A new estate is to be built on what appears to be the last premier lot remaining at Desert Mountain in Scottdale. The 9,900-square-foot build sits on just over an acre and towers 40 feet above the adjacent homes. The $20 million hillside property will not only be one of the largest in the vicinity but will boast 360-degree views of the mountains and city lights.
Saguaro Forest 100 LLC is developing the property and has brought in PHX Architecture for the plans, both of which are well respected in the area. Erik Peterson will be the lead designer at PHX Architecture and has designed several estates in Desert Mountain. Platinum Homes will head up the build itself and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.
Saguaro is in escrow with a proposed closing on the lot this month. Plans call for breaking ground in spring 2025, which means construction would likely be completed by early 2027. Saguaro states that while they would prefer to sell the property prior to the start of construction, thus allowing the buyer to make any personal choice adjustments, they are committed to moving forward regardless of the listing status.
The current owner bought the parcel in 2013 with plans to build a Tuscan style home at the time, then six years ago changed the design to a contemporary home. Plans changed yet again and the owner decided against building and to sell the property instead. Saguaro found the lot while looking for another client. Barry Conser, the managing partner of Saguaro, knew he wanted to be involved with the development at first sight.
The finished design includes a 10-car garage below the five bedrooms and eight bathrooms on the primary level. On the same level as the garage, there will be an adjoining 2,100-square-foot entertainment room that will include a bar, pool table, golf simulator and theater room.
Stackable sliders will open from the great room to a 25-foot by 60-foot covered patio and a swimming pool with infinity edges on three sides overlooking city lights. Of course no true estate would be complete without a 1,200 bottle wine wall in the dining area.
The final homeowner will have membership to Desert Mountain’s golf club across the 8,200-acre community.
