Arizonans are getting in their last summer trips and are looking to venture across the Atlantic Ocean for relief from the desert heat. Traveling to Europe in the summer can be a pain. From the long wait at airport security check-ins, to the horrendous airline food, to the expensive admission fees at museums and historical sites, even well-planned vacations can turn into nightmares.
You can get that same euro-vibe right here in Arizona, though, as Russ Lyon|Sotheby’s International Realty listings agents present five of Arizona’s most stately and regal palatial manors in Arizona.
The first home is listed for $5,250,000 by Russ Lyon|Sotheby’s International Realty Listing Agent Monte Dieringer and is located at 26905 N. 98th Way in Scottsdale. The home is right on the northwest side of Pinnacle Peak, and the three level, 4-bedroom, 7-bathroom estate captures glorious city lights and sunset vistas. Inside, there is a 600-square-foot wine cellar, as well as a wet bar, game room, billiards room. Outside, there is a negative edge pool and spa blending the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
“When walking through the home’s front doors, a buyer will be stunned by how palatial it is,” said Dieringer. “The expansive use of marble, decorative iron, and glass complement the magnificent European-style architecture and will remind any visitor of world-famous regal abodes.”
The second palatial home is an elegant 3-bedroom, 7-bathroom Paradise Valley estate, listed for $2,799,000 by Russ Lyon|Sotheby’s International Realty Listing Agent Frank Aazami. Located at 6114 E. Horseshoe Rd. in one of the Valley’s most desirable zip codes, the home sits on a 1.33 acre lot. The home seamlessly blends space with elegant and classical architecture. In the master retreat located in the home’s west wing, there is a generous sitting area with a fireplace. In the east wing, there are two spacious bedrooms, both en suite. Wide Roman columns line the entryway and welcome visitors. Additionally, the courtyard provides a manicured lawn, water fountain, and a magnificent reflecting pool.
“Every one of Europe’s finest palaces, from Versailles in France to the Royal Palace of Madrid, has extensive and lush grounds,” said Aazami. “This home offers exactly that, with a courtyard that is absolutely perfect for taking an evening stroll, feeling like royalty, and watching the sunset against the backdrop of the mountains.”
The third property that beckons an owner to forget a trip to Europe and stick to Arizona is located at 24200 N. Alma School Rd. #53 in Scottsdale and is listed for $2,790,000 by Russ Lyon|Sotheby’s International Realty Listing Agent Lisa Lucky. With 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, the home has vintage Hollywood glamor and European charm. Inside the home are dramatic interior features, architectural curves, Venetian plaster walls, and a master suite with dramatic views of Pinnacle Peak. The estate also offers ample amounts of space for a buyer’s entire fleet of motor vehicles.
“Some of Europe’s most well-known contemporary leaders have extensive car collections,” said Lucky. “This home’s buyer can find a place for every one of their vehicles and can feel like a king or queen with a motor court, space for up to nine cars, and additional space that can be converted to an automobile show room.”
The fourth chateau on this tour of Arizona’s truly kingly estates is a 4-bedroom, 8-bathroom home listed for $4,285,000 by Russ Lyon|Sotheby’s International Realty Listing Agent Marta Walsh. Located at 11225 N. Crestview Dr. in Fountain Hills, the home was designed by highly regarded Arizona architect Bill Schroeder, no stranger to designing some of the most opulent estates in the southwest. Inside the home, one can find a master bedroom with a fireplace, two libraries and two elevators. In the center courtyard, water fountains and a cascading waterfall are sure to impress. What stands out, however, is the entertaining area.
“Styled in the tradition of Europe’s finest Grand Salons the formal living area is perfect for hosting even the most lavish of gatherings,” said Walsh. “The owners and their guests will enjoy marble columns, hand crafted fireplaces and soaring ceilings.”
The fifth grand estate is a one-of-a-kind home located at 19042 N. 102nd St. in Scottsdale, listed by Russ Lyon|Sotheby’s International Realty Listing Agent Monica Monson for $5,495,000. Located in Silverleaf, this 4 bedroom, 7.5 is inspired by modern Italian homes that are prevalent throughout the country’s incredible landscape. Outside, the home invites its owners to live and relax like emperors by the sparkling pool & spa, in multiple outdoor seating areas surrounded by native vegetation and lush gardens.
“This palatial residence incorporates unique aspects of Mediterranean design with private vignettes at every turn,” said Monson. “As soon as a buyer walks in, he or she will be embraced with fine interiors of rich woods, hand-forged iron and natural stone that were the result of its inspiration and thoughtful design and architecture.”
