$11,250,000

Description

**$450k price refinement positions this home at $865/SqFt, presenting one of the most compelling opportunities and exceptional values in Arcadia Proper!**Welcome to one of the grandest estates on Exeter Boulevard, the most prestigious street in Arcadia Proper, and one of Arizona's most coveted neighborhoods. Spanning approx. 13,000 SqFt, this masterfully designed estate by renowned architect Mark Candelaria, blends timeless French + Mediterranean architectural elegance with today's modern-day luxuries, including your own private elevator. Situated on a sprawling 34,770 SqFt corner lot on the North side of Exeter Boulevard, this home was built for cozy family gatherings or grand entertaining, while offering the ultimate in privacy, prestige, and prime Arcadia living. The showpiece chef's kitchen with dual islands is a masterpiece of design and performance, featuring custom cabinetry, dual Sub-Zero refrigerator + freezers, a commanding 60'' range with griddle, Wolf steam oven, a Miele built-in coffee system, dual warming drawers, and three dishwashers perfectly equipped for both everyday living and elevated entertaining. Featuring a striking custom 10' steel triple-basin sink & Waterstone fixtures, RH lighting, dual pot fillers, dramatic custom steel vent hood, and a fully appointed prep kitchen and expansive walk-in pantry provide seamless support behind the scenes. Stunning kitchen flows effortlessly into the great room and boasts automated sliding glass doors that open to the covered patio. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 6 spacious bedrooms (each with its own en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet and French doors to private balcony), a beautiful separate office with French doors leading to the front courtyard + its own powder room and walk-in closet, 2 laundry rooms (one on main floor in mudroom and main laundry room upstairs), oversized formal dining room with French doors to front courtyard, sprawling living room area with grand fireplace and three sets of French doors that open beautifully to backyard courtyard. The primary wing is a private tranquil retreat, featuring a stunning, resort-inspired bath, an extraordinary 700-square-foot boutique-style closet that blends luxury and organization, and a spacious bedroom with fireplace and separate sitting room both opening through timeless French doors to a serene balcony with its own fireplace, the perfect setting to unwind at day's end. Impressive bonus/game room and entertainer's bar showcase beautiful accordion doors and windows that seamlessly open to the backyard and pool to enjoy true indoor-outdoor living. Complete with a convenient sink, beverage fridge, dishwasher, and ice machine, this space is perfectly crafted to host unforgettable gatherings with ease and style. The spacious resort-style backyard (with no telephone or utility lines behind) features a sparkling diving pool and spa with water feature and newly upgraded Pentair equipment, beautiful brick gas fireplace + pizza oven, and built-in Viking BBQ, designed for unforgettable evenings under the stars. From the half sports court (with space for future pickleball!) to the outdoor bath and separate pool shower, lush Ficus-lined privacy, built-in planter speakers, vibrant bar and lounge flowing from the game room, grand staircase to the primary balcony fireplace this extraordinary outdoor retreat is built for elevated entertaining, relaxation, and year-round enjoyment. Designed for both function and convenience, the home includes dual 2-car garages (North and South), both newly finished with fresh epoxy flooring. The North garage also includes a rare climate-controlled storage room with direct backyard access. Perfectly positioned near world-class shopping, dining, golf, and luxury amenities and in close proximity to top-ranked public and premier private schools just 5 minutes to The Global Ambassador and Scottsdale Fashion Square, 10 minutes to Old Town Scottsdale, the Biltmore, and Sky Harbor Airport, and 25 minutes to Scottsdale Airpark, with convenient access to I-10, Loop 202, and Routes 51 and 143 for seamless travel.