Gorgeous Desert Mountain Retreat with Two Bedroom Guest House and Amazing Pool

The desert surrounding Scottsdale, Arizona is extensive and can be punishing, but a night in this modern home would be far from roughing it. Nestled in to the gated Desert Mountain community, which features six Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, it’s a customer built tribute to comfort and modern southwest style.

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A home without a pool in the heat of an Arizona summer would be unbearable. A dip in this beautiful halfmoon-shaped swimming pool is refreshing any time of day.

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The plethora of pool deck chairs suggests an invitation for plenty of guests.

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The flat roof and pale beige adobe-style exterior is firmly situated in the classic Southwest style.

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Landscaping can be a challenge in the dry desert climate, which is why local plants and xeriscaping is the best choice.

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This view gives you the first peek into the separate two-bedroom guest house.

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Tiled floors in the open living room help to keep things a little bit cool.

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Outdoor ceiling fans are another helpful feature.

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A few pops of floral color brighten up the stone paved pathways.

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For evenings in – and big games – this man cave-style room complete with a wet bar and masculine leather sofas is the perfect answer.

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The bedrooms, of which there are four, are more indicative of casual elegance than high desert style.

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Cream colored linens and walls are simple but luxurious.

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Flagstone accents being a little bit of depth to this build in fireplace.

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A spiral staircase hints at the overall modern style of the home.

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And floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of desert light, whether it’s from the sun or the moon.

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Custom cabinetry in the master bedroom offer plenty of storage.

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Here we can see the stunning desert views offered from the patio, which is just a sliver of the nearly 3 acres the home sits upon.

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The custom metal sculpted front door speaks to the era of the home’s original construction in 1997.

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Granite countertops and stainless steel fixtures in the expansive kitchen are timeless, though.

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The formal dining area is more casual cozy with its white leather chairs and glasstop table.

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Desert nights bring a chill and the perfect excuse for a dip in the spa.

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An outdoor wetbar and barbecue area is a dream for the grill enthusiast.

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Travertine tiled bathrooms, and a private whirlpool are the final nest of luxury in this enviable home.