Quality & Luxury abound throughout this wonderful estate consisting of a gorgeous detached guest house with kitchenette, an incredible oversized 1,224 sq ft garage and the amazingly well-built custom 3,500 sq/ft main home. Located on .97 acres close to the heart of Carefree offering an array of world class amenities. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this quiet, scenic desert setting with mountain views, superior construction and low maintenance. A beautiful gated courtyard welcomes you to the heart of the estate. Step into the main home and be enchanted by the exquisite attention to detail and high-end finishes starting with the great room which boasts soaring ceilings adorned with lighted vigas, flagstone flooring, solid alder woodwork, curved walls, arched ceilings, a disappearing sliding glass door to the back patio. The kitchen with multiple ovens, a 6 burner gas range with pot filler, Brazilian granite counters, convenient double islands, breakfast bar, wet bar, wine fridge, walk-in pantry and whole house vacuum sweep is impressive. The adjacent dining room offers lovely mountain views and has a convenient pass thru to the kitchen coffee bar. A three-way fireplace adds charm and warmth to the great room and family room/den. One wing accesses two guest bedrooms each with full private bathrooms and large walk-in closets, a luxurious powder room and the large laundry room both well lit with natural lighting from skylights. The other wing is the primary suite which has multiple glass doors to the courtyard and a private covered patio. No reason to argue here with 2 walk-in closets, 2 private toilets, 2 vanities, 2 no-step entrances to the shower with 2 shower heads and separate controls. The suite has a sitting area and wood vigas. The flagstone flooring is used throughout with NO steps in the home making easy access for all. The separate casita is accessed from the front courtyard and is built with the same quality finishes and ICF (Insulating Concrete Forms) as the main home. Guests will want to stay longer enjoying the kitchen facilities, deluxe bathroom with walk-in shower, a spacious walk-in closet and the cute covered patio with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. The casita is electric based and can be readily turned off when not in use. (The main house is also perfect for a lock and leave situation though it has been enjoyed year round by the original owners and the pride of ownership is apparent. ) Car and toy enthusiasts will appreciate the spacious 1,224 sq ft garage with a 10 ft high RV door to a double tandem bay accommodating an RV, extra long trucks or 4 cars. The 11ft ceiling gives ample space for lifts and more vehicles. The other double bay has a 30 amp for a charging station. An adjoining temperature controlled workshop/storage room with manly half bath is a great bonus area. The wide pavered driveway offers easy access, guest parking and ample turnaround space. The front courtyard and back patio offer different areas to enjoy the outdoors. The private back patio has a built in gas BBQ, wet bar and a wood burning fireplace with a beautiful mountain backdrop. Engineers will appreciate the Insulating Concrete Forms construction giving the home superior insulation, durability, energy efficiency, sound protection within the home and all around unified comfort. Skylights, plantation shutters, no steps, uniform quality of construction thru-out adds to the appeal of this quintessential southwestern home with exudes warmth and character. Rendered photos show the potential location and size of a pool and spa within the building envelope as designed and rendered by Outdoorscapes Design Group. This design includes a 30-ft pool, 6 person spa, waterfall feature, baja step entry, bench seating, an extended flagstone pool deck & 3 ft wide walkway. Additional rendered photos portray the inside of the home and guest house in a lighter palette creating a more contemporary look. These renderings are for visionary and informational purposes only. Low HOA fees ($60 a year), low taxes ($3,757 in 2024), low maintenance adds to the Carefree lifestyle. World class golfing, restaurants, biking and hiking trails as well as Bartlett Lake and its marina are some of the reasons why TripAdvisor named Carefree one of the top ten places to visit in 2023. Top rated schools, convenient stores and a great neighborhood are reasons to make it home!

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