Santa Fe, Southwestern

A Santa Fe style haven in Shadow Hills, with a fantastic open plan, a rare combination of feel and features, and a southwestern charm that instantly feels like home. Its unique combo of space and layout can easily host the largest gathering without losing a bit of intimacy. The light-filled great room soars, with viga/plank ceiling and an artfully painted three-sided fireplace that anchors the home without feeling imposing. Thoughtfully designed and perfectly executed custom features at every turn. Indoors and out, the space, flow, and ambience here are unmatched. A huge primary bedroom suite, secondary BRs ideally situated for guests and office, without a single interior step...all enveloped by the verdant natural surrounds of Shadow Hills. Full Vid & 3D virtual tour are a must-see. Not all square footage is created equal--just as not all "great rooms" are great--but there can be no question that, with a great room that earns every bit of its label, and with a rare combination of light, flow, space, all grounded with an easy, natural feel, this home lives larger than expected. There are so many thoughtfully added and well-done touches throughout, it's hard to know where to begin. Starting in the great room, a wall of built-ins, with custom stained concrete countertop, a cabinet-door-faced wine fridge, and a bench window seat, allows for a buffet for serving holiday festivities or extra storage for the everyday (and a space large enough for multiple extra tables and seating). Above, a beautiful viga and plank ceiling, with custom track spot lighting. An impressively done three-sided fireplace provides centering point for the space, and a hub of warmth and energy during the "winter" months. Though capable of burning wood logs, this wonder of a fireplace is plumbed with natural gas, as well, and is easily imagined as a center for winter-season warmth, family, and friends. Across from the fireplace a custom wet bar, with an under-counter fridge of its own, bar-height seating at perfect conversation space from the kitchen, and plenty of storage for glassware and occasionals. The kitchen, too, lives, works, and hosts bigger than what one would expect in a home of this size. A U-shaped kitchen workspace, with gas cooktop, plenty of granite countertop surfaces, and open to the main living areas, is every bit a part of how this home lives, hosts, and plays so much larger and better than one would expect of a home of this size. Accented by under-cabinet lights, the horizontally- arrayed backsplash is of hand-crafted glass tile, of a depth and intricacy that required a skilled specialist to install. On the dining-space side of the kitchen, an outward-facing run of lower cabinets, with plenty of extra storage to make hosting easy and hassle-free. An enormous picture window fills the space with light, perfectly sized to parallel a dining table. From the kitchen, the flow leads one past a well-situated wall of additional pantry cabinets toward bedrooms, perfectly laid out, with one bedroom split off to the eastern side of the home, and the second bedroom/office and primary bedroom suite on the south side. The primary bedroom suite impresses, with a wall of built-in cabinetry for clothing storage, and recessed built-in shelving for artwork, photos, and deco pieces. On the southwest side of the bedroom, a large window soaks the room in Autumn and Winter's afternoon light. On the other, leading toward the en-suite bath with dual vanities, a well-appointed and high-ceilinged walk-in closet (outfitted with shelving system from California Closets). For convenience, the primary en-suite bathroom adjoins the laundry room (and through it, the hallway back to the kitchen), which allows for a circular flow and adding to the surprisingly spacious feel of the home, in both its appearance and function. The third bedroom is perfectly set up to serve as home office or den, with its own southwest-oriented window to soak in cool-season light, green vistas, and desert blue skies. In the left-most closet, a built-in shelving system (also from California Closets), and in the right? A full-sized fold-down Murphy bed perfect for easy hosting overnight guests. For the many who prioritize a home office, the easy-to-use bed allows this 3 Bedroom home to live more like a 4. On the eastern side of the home, the second bedroom, with a window that welcomes the morning light and a generously sized closet as well. Guests enjoy a spacious and well-renovated hallway bath, with italian marble tile floors, a glass-top basin sink, and a huge air-jet-equipped bathtub. It's been thoughtfully renovated over the years, with attention paid to detail and systems. It should be noted that the three highest-cost replacements endemic to so many 35+ year old homes in the Foothills have already been taken care of here: the roof has been replaced and re-worked to prevent ponding, the HVAC replaced with a Trane system, and all of the windows in the home replaced with Milgard dual-paned windows with work done by Olander's. The water heater was replaced in 2021. The concrete floors throughout the living areas, too, have just been refinished in August 2021 (after listing photos were taken). While all of those features are enough to fall in love with, the outdoor living spaces are superb in their own right. In front, an east-facing courtyard and intimate covered patio, perfectly sized for a cafe table, a cup of coffee, and enjoying the sun rising over the desert natives (ocotillo, agave, and a massive multi-armed saguaro). On its tree-shaded western side, the home opens at three points to the covered patio and the privacy and lush natural beauty of a low-walled back garden. The border between this back yard/patio and natural desert is just well-defined enough, with a low wall that sets the interior managed space apart from the wild half, without blocking the energy and wonder of the natural area beyond it. With just the right amount of shade from Palo verde and Mesquite, an expansive flagstone-surfaced area allows for multiple areas to sit and host, whether for outdoor dining or around the outdoor firepit. Under the rich viga and planked porch roof, a built-in stainless steel gas grill, and plenty of room for sofas AND for tables and seating atop the freshly painted surface. The convenient laundry-area door comes into play here, too, as a natural path for guests to transit to the hallway restroom without having to navigate the kitchen. With pathways that lead through gates on either side of the home, there's a generous feeling of space and flow all around. A perfect blend of natural aesthetics, beautiful surrounds, and feature-rich interior spaces that have been renovated and outfitted to maximize enjoyment, this home stands apart from the rest. And set as it is in the heart of one of Tucson's most coveted neighborhoods, it will no doubt prove a treasure for whomever is lucky enough to call it "home."

A Santa Fe style haven in Shadow Hills, with a fantastic open plan, a rare combination of feel and features, and a southwestern charm that instantly feels like home. Its unique combo of space and layout can easily host the largest gathering without losing a bit of intimacy. The light-filled great room soars, with viga/plank ceiling and an artfully painted three-sided fireplace that anchors the home without feeling imposing. Thoughtfully designed and perfectly executed custom features at every turn. Indoors and out, the space, flow, and ambience here are unmatched. A huge primary bedroom suite, secondary BRs ideally situated for guests and office, without a single interior step...all enveloped by the verdant natural surrounds of Shadow Hills. Full Vid & 3D virtual tour are a must-see. Not all square footage is created equal--just as not all "great rooms" are great--but there can be no question that, with a great room that earns every bit of its label, and with a rare combination of light, flow, space, all grounded with an easy, natural feel, this home lives larger than expected. There are so many thoughtfully added and well-done touches throughout, it's hard to know where to begin. Starting in the great room, a wall of built-ins, with custom stained concrete countertop, a cabinet-door-faced wine fridge, and a bench window seat, allows for a buffet for serving holiday festivities or extra storage for the everyday (and a space large enough for multiple extra tables and seating). Above, a beautiful viga and plank ceiling, with custom track spot lighting. An impressively done three-sided fireplace provides centering point for the space, and a hub of warmth and energy during the "winter" months. Though capable of burning wood logs, this wonder of a fireplace is plumbed with natural gas, as well, and is easily imagined as a center for winter-season warmth, family, and friends. Across from the fireplace a custom wet bar, with an under-counter fridge of its own, bar-height seating at perfect conversation space from the kitchen, and plenty of storage for glassware and occasionals. The kitchen, too, lives, works, and hosts bigger than what one would expect in a home of this size. A U-shaped kitchen workspace, with gas cooktop, plenty of granite countertop surfaces, and open to the main living areas, is every bit a part of how this home lives, hosts, and plays so much larger and better than one would expect of a home of this size. Accented by under-cabinet lights, the horizontally- arrayed backsplash is of hand-crafted glass tile, of a depth and intricacy that required a skilled specialist to install. On the dining-space side of the kitchen, an outward-facing run of lower cabinets, with plenty of extra storage to make hosting easy and hassle-free. An enormous picture window fills the space with light, perfectly sized to parallel a dining table. From the kitchen, the flow leads one past a well-situated wall of additional pantry cabinets toward bedrooms, perfectly laid out, with one bedroom split off to the eastern side of the home, and the second bedroom/office and primary bedroom suite on the south side. The primary bedroom suite impresses, with a wall of built-in cabinetry for clothing storage, and recessed built-in shelving for artwork, photos, and deco pieces. On the southwest side of the bedroom, a large window soaks the room in Autumn and Winter's afternoon light. On the other, leading toward the en-suite bath with dual vanities, a well-appointed and high-ceilinged walk-in closet (outfitted with shelving system from California Closets). For convenience, the primary en-suite bathroom adjoins the laundry room (and through it, the hallway back to the kitchen), which allows for a circular flow and adding to the surprisingly spacious feel of the home, in both its appearance and function. The third bedroom is perfectly set up to serve as home office or den, with its own southwest-oriented window to soak in cool-season light, green vistas, and desert blue skies. In the left-most closet, a built-in shelving system (also from California Closets), and in the right? A full-sized fold-down Murphy bed perfect for easy hosting overnight guests. For the many who prioritize a home office, the easy-to-use bed allows this 3 Bedroom home to live more like a 4. On the eastern side of the home, the second bedroom, with a window that welcomes the morning light and a generously sized closet as well. Guests enjoy a spacious and well-renovated hallway bath, with italian marble tile floors, a glass-top basin sink, and a huge air-jet-equipped bathtub. It's been thoughtfully renovated over the years, with attention paid to detail and systems. It should be noted that the three highest-cost replacements endemic to so many 35+ year old homes in the Foothills have already been taken care of here: the roof has been replaced and re-worked to prevent ponding, the HVAC replaced with a Trane system, and all of the windows in the home replaced with Milgard dual-paned windows with work done by Olander's. The water heater was replaced in 2021. The concrete floors throughout the living areas, too, have just been refinished in August 2021 (after listing photos were taken). While all of those features are enough to fall in love with, the outdoor living spaces are superb in their own right. In front, an east-facing courtyard and intimate covered patio, perfectly sized for a cafe table, a cup of coffee, and enjoying the sun rising over the desert natives (ocotillo, agave, and a massive multi-armed saguaro). On its tree-shaded western side, the home opens at three points to the covered patio and the privacy and lush natural beauty of a low-walled back garden. The border between this back yard/patio and natural desert is just well-defined enough, with a low wall that sets the interior managed space apart from the wild half, without blocking the energy and wonder of the natural area beyond it. With just the right amount of shade from Palo verde and Mesquite, an expansive flagstone-surfaced area allows for multiple areas to sit and host, whether for outdoor dining or around the outdoor firepit. Under the rich viga and planked porch roof, a built-in stainless steel gas grill, and plenty of room for sofas AND for tables and seating atop the freshly painted surface. The convenient laundry-area door comes into play here, too, as a natural path for guests to transit to the hallway restroom without having to navigate the kitchen. With pathways that lead through gates on either side of the home, there's a generous feeling of space and flow all around. A perfect blend of natural aesthetics, beautiful surrounds, and feature-rich interior spaces that have been renovated and outfitted to maximize enjoyment, this home stands apart from the rest. And set as it is in the heart of one of Tucson's most coveted neighborhoods, it will no doubt prove a treasure for whomever is lucky enough to call it "home."