Escape the ordinary--this architecturally-unique home is the mid-century modern dream home you have been waiting for, located on a rarely available street! Custom built in 1962, this authentic MCM home transcends time with newly renovated interiors and an inimitable indoor/outdoor connection. Talk about a delightful architectural design---the enduring desert ranch elevation offers remarkable character with prominent exposed rafter tails and adobe brick facade, paired with a contemporary-style carport accented with exposed main beams and modern house numbers + sconces. The curb appeal is dialed in with lush sprawling lawns, desert-adapted landscape with mature Sissou tree, a welcoming paver-lined front patio and low-voltage landscape lighting. A spacious storage closet runs the full length of the carport.
The interior is 10/10 authentic mid-century modern. If you love vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, walls of patio doors, dreamy natural light and impeccable finishes---this is sure to be love at first sight! While gracefully preserved in all the right places, the stunning renovation served to enhance the home's mid-century modern design, infusing it with new finishes that are both timeless and cohesive. The impressive interiors are enriched with a blend of modern and contemporary elements, clean lines and premium materials. Every detail and square foot are maximized in the home's open concept plan. Step through the new contemporary front door with matching side light and original transom window into the formal entry and you'll begin to understand just how unique this house is!
The spacious living room offers gorgeous pool + landscape views and showcases high vaulted ceilings and a 16' dual pane Cascade glass door that opens to the 25' long covered rear patio (slider comes with a lifetime warranty). The living room is enriched with a blend of modern and contemporary elements, clean lines and premium materials. Natural sunlight illumines this glorious space through the adjacent clerestory windows, patio doors and double skylights. Engineered hardwood floors flow seamlessly through the living, dining and kitchen areas and into the bedrooms.
The kitchen is top notch in every way with amazing space to prep and enjoy meals. Completely re-designed, the kitchen features top-of-the-line finishes, a central island with breakfast bar seating, custom hood and high-end appliances. White shaker-style cabinetry with trash/recycle pull-outs, spice/apothecary pull-out organizers on both sides of cooktop, appliance garage, built-in wine storage and soft close hinges is complemented by deep hued quartz counters, apron sink and gorgeous penny round mosaic tile backsplash. You'll enjoy the appliance selections which include a professional-grade built-in stainless steel Frigidaire Gallery full refrigerator + full freezer, Dacor cooktop, Whirlpool wall oven + microwave and built-in Kenmore wine fridge. The garbage disposal comes with a lifetime warranty. Natural light in the kitchen is primo with skylights and a full wall of clerestory windows that extends into the dining room. Perfect for hosting family and friends, the formal dining room features a West Elm chandelier, which adds modern flair to the space. Designed to create memorable gatherings, the living, kitchen and dining rooms open to one another and effortlessly harmonize, providing an ideal space for indoor entertaining.(
The primary suite taps into the home's mid mod essence with deep teal accent wall highlighting the full wall clerestory windows and vaulted ceilings. A new Cascade dual pane slider has a lifetime warranty and opens out to the new poolside pergola. Engineered hardwood floors flow into the huge walk-in closet, which offers built-ins. The remodeled primary bath showcases a timeless aesthetic with a white tiled shower, dual chrome shower systems both with rain heads + hand showers, hex shower floor and quartz ledge, floating vanity with quartz counter + wall-mounted faucet and splendid encaustic cement tile floors. The 3 additional bedrooms have vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans and engineered hardwood floors. The hall bath is beautifully remodeled with timeless white tiled tub/shower with tiled walls + backsplash, upgraded floating vanity with wall-mounted faucet and quartz counters, encaustic cement tile floors and generous built-in linen/storage cabinetry.
The rear yard is an ode to the everlasting Palm Springs style. Maintaining and preserving the mid-century vibes and lifestyle was paramount in the backyard renovation. The rear yard offers exceptional privacy and serenity, which is enhanced by the cultivated ficus and ornamental citrus hedges. Both the rear and front yard offer rainbird irrigation controls. The pool remodel in 2019 included depth conversion to transform it into a play pool, while enhancing the overall design to include a substantial Baja shelf with multiple umbrella sleeves and bubbler jets, new tile line, new plumbing and updated mechanicals. Shimmering arcs of water dance on the pool from the new custom deck jets. Chill poolside year-round under the new 12' x 20' louvered pergola. There is also an expansive 25' long covered patio lined with brick pavers with custom roll-down shades, making it a perfectly shaded entertaining space. New high-end synthetic lawn was professionally installed by Southern Turf Co. in 2024. This yard is a literal tropical oasis in the desertthis caliber of curated, desert-adapted greenery has taken over a decade to cultivate! An outdoor shower offers both hot + cold water rain head and separate hand shower. There are new custom raised planter beds ready for your organic kitchen garden. The side yard features flowering star jasmine that will eventually all climb up the contemporary geometric garden arches. A mid-mod inspired storage shed with sliding door, sconce lighting and electric is a perfect complement to the modern landscape design. An additional large Tuff Shed is positioned in the side yard with a pass through from front to rear yards and offers electric, 2 ceiling lights and AC.
The owners incorporated energy-efficient features including: OWNED 7.6kw solar array ($30,000+ system still under warranty for ~18 years), along with a new high efficiency Bosch HVAC in '24 (under lifetime warranty), 50 amp level 2 electric vehicle charger, new dual pane windows/doors with upgraded solar window tint and a Pentair super flo variable speed pool pump in '19.
Additional features/upgrades include: smart home automation ((app-based controls for front outdoor lighting, door locks, thermostat and speakers), new water heater (under lifetime warranty), upgraded 200 amp electrical panel, new water softener '20, recessed lighting, and skylights + solar tubes. There is also a spacious interior laundry room with vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, full wall of built-in cabinetry, work area with counter space, a French door overlooking the rear yard and washer + dryer are included.
This special home is exceptional value with unmatched quality, located in the top-ranked Madison elementary school district. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to desert recreation areas for hiking, as well as nearby Los Olivos Park for biking, walking and disc golf. Convenient to nearby world-class shopping + dining at Biltmore Fashion Park and walking distance to Camelback High School, Sprouts, Starbucks, Trevor's, First Watch, Scramble, Frasher's, Noble Eatery, Original Chop Shop and The Gladly. Don't miss out on this easy living home with its inimitable architecture, interior design and curated landscape!
