18427 N 97th Pl., Scottsdale, AZ 85255

One of the final homes built in guard-gated Windgate Ranch, this is the contemporary Marchetti. The VIEWS of the McDowell Mountains are breathtaking in this home that backs up to a wash. Five bedrooms, Den, Bonus Room, 4-1/2 baths & a 3-car garage complete this home. A beautiful courtyard leads you to the two-story foyer entry of this 4790 sq. ft. home. An expansive great room, with a custom designed fireplace & natural hardwood floors, opens to a gourmet kitchen with 2 islands & a sunny breakfast area. Plenty of storage abounds in the white cabinets & pantry, complemented by a quartz countertop. A formal dining room, adorn with a shiplapped wall & 2 chandeliers, opens to the great room. The Master Suite includes custom built-in cabinets, 2 closets, dual split vanities, separate free-standing tub & shower, all complemented by marble flooring and countertops. Upstairs living includes a bedroom and bath with a spacious bonus room and loft & a large balcony overlooks the expansive McDowell Mts. The largest covered patio available features a see-thru fireplace and outdoor kitchen, perfect for entertaining. The sparkling, heated pool is flanked with stone planters, & a private garden area completes the backyard. Custom window treatments, crown molding, window framing & tile throughout. Located close to McDowell Mountains and preserve hiking trails into the Sonoran Desert. This master plan community includes : 10,000-square-foot clubhouse; Inviting outdoor living areas; Three swimming pools; Relaxing hot tub; tot lot (childern play area); High-tech teen pavilion; sports court; and pocket parks.All furnishings are available for sale under separate bill of sale. Seller would consider short-term leaseback.