HOT NEW LISTING AND A RARE FIND! Designed by Blaine Drake in 1964, this remarkable Camelback Mountain area home offers true Mid-Century Desert Modern Design. With a wonderfully generous floorplan and incredible Mountain and City light views, this classic home nestles in the Camelback Mountain foothills on a gently elevated acre lot. The Hawkins House was designed and built in 1963-1964 and figured prominently in Drake’s 1992 Exhibition “40 Years of Architecture In Arizona” which was presented at ASU. A completely custom luxury home, it includes amenities often unseen in this architectural era. Recent updating of mechanicals, plumbing, appliances, flooring, paint and electrical insure this home is ready to enjoy today. For anyone interested in Mid-Century Modern Design, this home presents a unique example!
The house is masonry construction showcasing a high level of craftsmanship with details that include a custom steel facia, mahogany millwork and custom built-ins. A curved “loggia” follows the path to the entry providing detail, shadow and a covered respite from the elements. Nearly original save for thoughtful and updates and improvements, the plan has remained unchanged. Floor to ceiling glass and doors connect the home solidly to the outdoors, yet all are sheltered with generous overhangs that make this home desert-appropriate modernism.
The Master suite is particularly generous, with a large walk-in closet and en-suite bath. The Office/Den features walnut built-ins. The living room is open to dining, anchored by a masonry fireplace. Three additional bedrooms are offered, one with en-suite bath.
This corner acre property includes natural gas service and sports a circular drive for easy access from both Saddle Rock Lane and Rockridge Drive. There is ample storage, two-car carport and bonus shop/studio/storage room.
In a time where many of Drake’s designs became more rectangularly geometric, this home is wonderfully unique in that the home consists two intersecting arcs. Each arc plays a functional part in the design; one housing living spaces with a generous master suite and office, the other connects with additional bedrooms, service area and carport. Each arc allows the home to embrace a particular view selected by the architect to be celebrated by the occupants.
About The Architect:
Blaine Drake was one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s original apprentices at Taliesin, Wisconsin, in 1933, and went on to establish his Arizona practice in 1945. He designed approximately two hundred projects during his long career, nearly two-thirds of which were built. Most of his work was in the Phoenix area and focused on residential architecture, though he also designed office, medical, and apartment buildings and churches. One of the few Wright apprentices to pursue a successful independent practice, Drake was an advocate of energy-efficient design in the desert. He received national and international recognition for his work. Blaine Drake retired from architectural practice in 1985.
The perfect fusion of modern design and luxurious finishes are sure to captivate the eye of any design aficionado. A blend of elegance and functionality with no compromise for those seeking an exceptional living experience. Gorgeous lighting, lasting quality, timeless design, this home has it all. Elevated by vaulted ceilings with open floor plan and anchored with concrete and steel to run the test of time. You won’t find another of this caliber. Not to be missed is the central hub of this home, where cooking, entertaining, and clean living intersect with an industrial vibe. Outside, your small scale resort-style pool & spa awaits. Living is easy here, furnishings and accessories come as seen for the perfect MOVE-IN TODAY experience.
This meticulously remodeled townhome boasts high-quality engineered wood flooring built to endure complemented by a sleek butcher block countertop and island that serves as the centerpiece of the modern designer kitchen. Accents and furniture have been carefully curated to match the space, while ample storage, a 2-car garage, roller shields and custom window treatments throughout ensure convenience and privacy. Enjoy plenty of natural light from skylights and French sliding doors, while enjoying the unique luxury of concrete bathroom vanities that float. Additional features include a reverse osmosis system, water softener, and heated pool/spa, making this home the epitome of both style and substance.
Scottsdale Ranch – Mountain View Place
February 1st, 2023
Stunning, fully renovated single story home located in the heart of desirable Scottsdale Ranch. The house features an open floor plan design with updated kitchen cabinets. The bathrooms are updated with modern features and walk in rain showers, new flooring throughout the house with exposed concrete floors, new interior solid core doors, new baseboards, new AC and gas furnace, freshly resurfaced roof, freshly painted interior, and exterior. The open designer kitchen boasts Sub Zero fridge and a large island with sitting area and high-end stainless-steel appliances. The family room has vaulted ceilings and wood burning fireplace. The Master suite features a walk-in closet, dual vanities and large custom tiles and new soaking tub to relax in. This home has plenty of room to entertain with the huge backyard, large, covered patio, newly renovated pebble tec heated pool and spa, and mature trees and cactus, landscape lighting. The home is located in a very private area of Mountain View Estates that is minutes to the 101 freeway, Shea Blvd., local restaurants, and shopping.
Prime Scottsdale Location McCormick Ranch
January 27th, 2023
Looking for a perfect lock-and-leave in McCormick Ranch with community pool? The location is perfect for spring training, Great Wolf Lodge, Talking Stick Casino, Top Golf, a short drive to the airport, and so many shops and restaurants! You will enjoy the beautiful courtyard entry with artificial turf and covered patio with retractable awning for ample sun coverage. Fantastic wood plank floors t/o, natural light with skylights and high windows, open floorplan, and multiple sliders for indoor/outdoor living. The kitchen features granite countertops, upgraded cabinets, vaulted ceilings, skylight with cover, and island seating. The great room offers plenty of open space, and double door entry to the primary and 2nd bedroom. Large walk-in closets, built-in cabinets, and plenty of storage.
Charming Mid-Century Modern Renovation – Ralph Haver
December 5th, 2022
New Price Adjustment!
Looking for the perfect balance of modern livability and mid-century charm? It does exist! You will find it here in Marlen Grove near 7th Street’s restaurant row. This Ralph Haver home is a complete renovation, keeping all of the original charm and adding modern comforts like a spectacular primary suite with wet room, new roof, low-e windows, and brand new kitchen and baths from top to bottom. This split floor plan checks all the boxes with ample amenities such as a 6 burner gas range with pot filler, island + breakfast bar, perfect entertaining space, a cozy GAS fireplace, AND a beautiful diving pool with all new equipment! Enjoy a huge walk-in closet and full wet room with soaking tub and rain-shower in the primary suite. Great design, livability, excellent community!
Incredible Sage Drive Mid-Century Home – Full Renovation
August 24th, 2022
HOT NEW PRICE! Incredible Mid-Century Modern house gets FULL ‘down to studs renovation’ saving great architecture, rooflines, and history for another 100 years! With Texas Limestone, Walnut Floors, a Metal Roof, Fleetwood Windows & Doors, Raised Ceilings, ALL En-Suite Baths, Sub-Zero and Wolf everything! The NEW house is now a perfect MODERN HOME with enough room for 6 + cars or a Guest House in the lower building all on an acre and a half in Paradise Valley proper – right on the side of Camelback Mountain with Mountain View’s out of each window to make the setting. The collaborative team includes: Kent Architects, Bent Nails, and The Refined Group to take Jim McGrath’s 1965 gem with iconic gabled roof and clerestory windows on Sage Drive to a whole new level. See features below for the MANY upgrades to this classic home.
Livability at it’s best in Triple Crown – the sought after community in the heart of it all close to restaurants, shops & freeways. The house does not disappoint either w/ a 3rd car garage, upstairs oversized primary suite with balcony, soaking tub, separate shower and dual closets. All solid floors of wood and travertine throughout, soaring ceilings and grand spaces. Massive gourmet kitchen w/ maple, stainless and granite everywhere plus wine fridge! Stacked stone fireplace adds to the cozy vibe while outdoor pool, spa and huge grassy lawn supports the lifestyle you want. Plenty of bedrooms and baths, laundry with storage, space where you need it & where you want it. Oversized 11K+ corner lot makes you feel like you own the street. Solid construction, nice floor plan, ease of living all wrapped in one! This is one house you won’t want to miss!
Updated Luxury! Loft Villa at Optima Camelview
October 17th, 2022
The epitome of precision and perfection! Up high in the tree tops sits this special lock & leave luxury villa in the best part of the valley, Optima Camelview. One of the largest units, boasting a coveted 3rd bedroom (currently a divine office) and 3 separate balconies. The real story is the quality of design. Amongst the waxed European Olive Wood Cabinetry there is hidden storage galore. Amidst the great room sits a Floss-K light fixture and 24×24 imported tiles on the walls to add drama. The kitchen has SubZero & Pro Monograms. Italian Wenge entry doors & large closets just exude warmth. Huge landscaped patio wraps you from first birds in the morning until twilight stars.
Custom Built in BBQ with paved Travertine-Look porcelain tiles. Glass doors seamlessly protect privacy while allowing light to continue its travels. Located on the 2nd floor (accessible via elevator right up from 2 perfectly placed parking spots) on the very corner of the property, you gain complete privacy in your tree top canopy get-a-way. Feels like your own private rain forest with the lush green cover. This is a LIVING VACATION and very special home.
Located in Old Town Scottsdale a stone’s throw from the best restaurants and shopping and golf Scottsdale and Paradise Valley have to offer and only minutes from Sky Harbor, this is easy living. All infrastructure has likewise been maintained, repaired and replaced as needed plus the building and property takes all of the other worries off your mind outside. An onsite concierge helps you book tickets, a mailroom holds your packages, a cleaning crew keeps grounds lovely, a Pickle ball court, indoor and outdoor pools, full fitness center, putting green, fountains, dry cleaner, party room, and restaurant round out some of the other offerings. Whatever you need, it is here. Wherever you go, it is breathtaking. Make your move today!
Al Beadle’s iconic architecture of block and geometry creating a mixture of private and shared spaces. All connecting through overhead beams and linear concrete that never disappoints! Grandview Garden is approachable architecture that shows the genius of one of the greatest Arizona architects of all time. The space is exactly where you need it, allowing loads of natural light to fill the custom painted rooms and bounce off the fancy black & white concrete floor treatment. Find yourself immersed in the clean lines with the connection to nature in this quiet, serene, and energy efficient home. Stroll outside to your private patio, visit a neighbor in the courtyard, or take a dip in the community pool!
Close to all things Mid-Town and Restaurant Row, Freeways and LightRail. The property inside and out has been renovated with care. Owner has replaced everything to make this infrastructure timeless, just like the mid-century design. Pride of ownership exudes with all renovations completed within the last year for the “designer owner’s” own use.
Relocation of seller is your GAIN! HOA covers A LOT like all exterior and roof maintenance, water, trash, pool, common area… This is the definition of TURN KEY living at Grandview Garden #111.
The REAL DEAL, a beautiful single story VIEW house backing to NAOS land and beautiful desert, and mountains, a lap pool and … truly move-in ready. On top of that, this 3 bedroom 2,232 SF house which has vaulted ceilings, a lovely 3 car garage and fabulous storage actually exists … at this price. Now, more than ever, the right floor plan, the right condition, the right views are important and will always hold value. Fabulous winter warm up house or all the year round, you choose. High-end stainless appliances and newer infrastructure, wood fireplace, north/south exposure and views a mile long, feels like you own acres. Add to all of that pride of ownership and maintenance that is rare and much appreciated. When not inside, enjoy views from either shaded patio or your very own lap/floating pool in all the right places. Come, visit, fall in love.
North Central Modern by Al Beadle
July 29th, 2022
Designed by modernist architect Al Beadle, this amazing home is Arizona living at its best! With signature Beadle detailing including unique steel work, floor to ceiling glass walls and windows, a timeless material pallet and superb clarity of design details. The kitchen features new appliances and trademark ”Beadle-white” cabinets. There are renovations of the home are meant to fit today’s lifestyle all while retaining the essential elements. A comfortable resort-style backyard with built ins, bar-style seating and covered patio space. Updated HVAC, windows and doors. This is a very special opportunity to continue the lineage of ownership for this exemplary Beadle design!
The home has had great success as a Mid-Mod AirBnB.
Paradise Valley Hillside Post Modern – Cornoyer-Hedrick Architects
November 2nd, 2022
You’ve found it! Your chance to finish-out a timeless architectural Paradise Valley Hillside home with fixtures and finishes to match your style for a FRACTION of new construction. Breathtaking views from all vantage points amongst the gentle slope of Mummy Mountain. Home is readied for completion and being offered in ”as-is, where-is” condition needing final permitting & TOPV hillside review. Much of the demo completed by owner & home conveys with complete interior design concept, renderings and original plans. Inside: 3 Br, loft/office, generous owners-suite. Outside: private patios, balconies, BBQ, fireplace, casita, sauna, pool/spa. 3-car garage, bonus parking, sunset and downtown views. Completion adds immense value. Remodel for a rapid finish or design all new on this DREAM lot! Want to make a piece of Paradise Valley your very own? Here’s your dream project!
This special Paradise Valley Hillside home offers unique architecture, generous spaces, soaring ceilings, stunning views and sunsets, all in a package that’s ready to be completed into your dream home! With much of the work completed by the owner, there’s a thoughtful design concept just awaiting the final touches to transform this into a cutting-edge Casa!
Originally designed by Cornoyer-Hedrick Architects, there’s a post-modern vibe that offers incredible massing and clever interacting geometry for timeless interest. Inside you’ll find three bedrooms, ensuite baths, loft office and a generous owners-suite. Outside there’s a number of private patios and balconies, integrated shade structure, bar/BBQ, fireplace and 252 SF Casita, sauna room, pool and spa. There is an attached two-car garage and additional car-port parking developed for guests.
The home has been readied for finishing and is currently offered with much updating completed, including newer HVAC, rough installed on-site and ready for finish-installation. Interiors are mostly open to dry-wall and the floors are bare for final choices. The included design concept displays all you’ll need to specify final configuration and finishes. Gently used top-line appliances are on site and could be utilized as desired.
This generous and expressive home is located on the hillside of Mummy Mountain and offers incredible views and sunsets. The mature landscaping adds value and charm. The area includes a number of very high-end new-build and remodeled homes, which clearly illustrate the value and potential of this home. The property is offered “as-is, where-is” in an unfinished state. Buyer’s should be prepared for completion, final permitting and TOPV hillside review if altering the exterior structure. Exterior, colors, painting and materials will be subject to review and approval by the Town.
A modest remodel undertaking is all that’s required to create a significant architectural property. This represents a fabulous opportunity to finish your dream home with all the “heavy-lifting” of remodel and construction completed, at a price that reflects a true bargain; factoring land value and existing structure, final completion would add immense value to any new owner.