5401 E Lafayette Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

''La Casa Amable'' an enchanting Arcadia adobe, is celebrating its 100th year as one the Valley's truly special estates. Updated as recently as 2013 the home has appeared in design and architecture periodicals around the nation. The grounds are magical with courtyards, fountains, patios, gardens and groves. The interiors are rich and warm with the perfect touch of the new and the classic. The spaces are traditional but surprisingly open.The master is split with its own office and large private courtyard.The family room is open to the kitchen with views across the lush grounds and pool. The rear grounds have profile-length patios,lots of entertainment hardscape, pool and ramada shaded by towering trees. There is also a complete guest home.All this behind a privacy wall in the perfect spot.