M. Aumonier
The high desert never felt so good! Relax in the tranquility of the surrounding landscape and enjoy breathtaking scenery in a personal retreat from the rest of the world. This home offers a gallery-style interior that flows seamlessly between the inside and out. It exemplifies the luxury lifestyle in Sedona with million-dollar vistas and picturesque outdoor living spaces. Enjoy the myriad shades of green, red, blue & purple of the enchanted gardens, the crimson hues of the red rock views and the ever changing day & night skies through expanses of glass.
This custom home is located in the heart of the prestigious
There were two architects at work reconstructing this home after it was taken down to the foundation in December of 2004 – accomplished Sedona architect, Don Woods and the owner whose life-long passion for landscape architecture and extensive background in designing art galleries were successfully employed in this labor of love. The home and gardens were planned and built in unison and mature landscaping was purchased for this garden home which was one of three homes featured in the Sedona Home & Garden Tour.
Curves, like those in a well crafted melody, show up in the hedges, walkways, sculptures, arched doorways, carved doors, bay windows and rounded stairs, patios, benches & tile work. The three-foot wide eaves provide a sense of shelter so the roof acts as an umbrella to protect the home.
You enter this home via an elegant curved walkway defined on either side by a host of fragrant blooming greenery into a spacious foyer through a custom beveled glass door. The foyer is off the living room which is dominated by a dramatic fourteen foot floor-to-ceiling custom fireplace. This fireplace is shared by the living and dining room and multi-sized rocks come together seamlessly bringing the outdoors in. The grand twelve foot high bay window in the living room provides an ideal theater to sit and watch nature in arboreal splendor.
The formal dining room offers an intimate space and provides a further connection to the outdoors through French doors that lead to a scenic patio. The elaborate rock fireplace is also enjoyed from the dining room. The high ceilings throughout the home create a luxurious atmosphere in which to live and entertain. A warm porcelain tile floor picks up the color of the red rocks inside and out and multiple patios may be accessed from every room.
The gallery hallway joins the living & dining room, master bedroom, art/hobby room, laundry room and the office/den. The den is in a separate elevated wing of the house and it has an adjoining guest suite that opens to its own private red brick patio. It provides a separate alcove for a desk and a comfortable media room with a gas burning fireplace. There are also built-in bookcases, desk area for the computer and a mini-bar set up.
You enter the master suite through solid double doors. The hand-cast cement fireplace in the far corner was designed especially for this room. French doors lead to beautifully landscaped back patios and walkways. The master bathroom looks out onto a private courtyard through a picture window that shows off the gardens and a potential water feature/birdbath. It features a Jetta Bath Systems Hydro Massage tub with Spectra Color along with an oversized glass enclosed shower. The rich - dark wood of the commode, texture of the tumbled stone, porcelain tile and the paisley patterned Ralph Lauren wallpaper combine to give this room a warm, elegant feel. The crown molding architectural treatment in the living room and master bedroom enhance the home’s classic feel.
The art studio/hobby room is light, bright and it brings the magnificent outdoors in for hours of enjoyment whatever your craft. It is well designed and equipped with wall-to-ceiling cupboards, attractive counters and a sink. This room is also an ideal bedroom.
There is a powder room off the laundry room that features a granite counter with a fabulous Vessel Sink, faux painted walls, a commode and an indispensable corner cabinet.
The open island kitchen will delight gourmets. The red rock views are the main attraction supported by complimentary slab granite counters, a luxurious seven foot long island with a sink, fine wood cabinetry, a cozy sitting area with a bay window, an eat-in area and the possibility for a bar. Framed glass doors lead to the front and back patios. The kitchen is well-equipped with a GE Monogram built-in refrigerator & freezer, a Dacor Cook-top with 5 gas burners & an oven and microwave, a wine cooler, a Kitchen Aid exhaust hood that conveniently extends and recesses, a warming oven, trash compactor, recycling bins and a walk-in pantry.
There is a second powder room off the kitchen opposite an elevator that links the two floors and leads to the guest apartment and the two car garage. The private guest apartment features a kitchenette, fully appointed bath and walk-in closet making it ideal for both short and long term guests. It has a quaint separate entrance from the side of the house.
Gaze upon the magnificent wrap around views from Coffee Pot to Ship Rock from the outdoor front terrace on close to an acre of cherished privacy. This terrace sits atop the carport. The home is oriented on the lot to take advantage of mostly north facing views. The long red crushed stone driveway provides extra parking places. The garage and carport are tucked out of sight oriented toward the back of the house making it invisible as you approach the house from the street. There is lots of room to add a swimming pool.
It is the attention to detail that makes this house a true custom home. There is always an eye on scale and proportion bound by good sense & experience adding up to a tasteful whole.
