9 E Country Club Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85014

Built in the 1920s, this home – situated on a tucked-away street inside the walls of Phoenix Country Club – conjures visions of lush, storybook Pasadena-styled neighborhoods. The Spanish adobe-style dwelling, set on 3/4 of an acre, boasts charismatic touches both indoors and out. The 5,600 square-foot renovated home, with interior spaces by designer Georgia Bates, includes 6 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, the kitchen, an office, a guest suite, and family, living and dining rooms. The grounds, with patios and gardens designed by renowned landscape architect Steve Martino, contains numerous Palms, Mesquite and Palo Verde trees that lend plenty of shade to the patios, outdoor fireplace, fountains and loggia. The original loggia on the south side of the house (once enclosed as part... of a remodel by previous owners) has been restored, complete with rich wooden beams and arched adobe entries. Each room reveals its own unique bits of flair. For example, the naturally lit living space off the back of the house features original scored concrete floors, beamed ceilings, and generous built-ins on either side of a wood-burning fireplace. From marble countertops to Spanish inspired hand-painted tiles, the bathrooms throughout the home scream character. Despite their differences in materials and patterns, they blend seamlessly with each other and the rooms in the adobe, resulting in an eclectic yet tied-together style that Georgia Bates has mastered over her years designing some of the most prestigious estates in Arizona. The kitchen (which was originally the carriage house) is marked by twin custom steel arched doors. In this entertainer's space, you will find the center island with walnut finished Birch wood cabinetry, Silestone and granite counters, and a natural gas range with double ovens. It also features an island bar, a rusted metal clad fireplace, and a custom bar area with concrete countertop, with a staircase behind the bar area that leads to the basement area that would make an unforgettable wine cellar. Off the west side of the kitchen is a home office space with a half bath that looks into the backyard through French doors, a floor-to-ceiling pantry with an attached library ladder, as well as a laundry room that connects to the two car garage and workshop. The east side of the kitchen has been serving as the family room, with TELEVISION sofa and chairs. The master bedroom located upstairs, was originally the sleeping porch and has been completely remodeled to include an original beehive fireplace, floating closet, a multitude of windows, and an airy, spa-inspired bathroom with concrete countertops and a custom glass walled shower. Upstairs you'll also find three additional bedrooms â“ two connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom, and the third with an en suite â“ as well as a private au pair's living space with separate entrance.