11170 E Sunrise Ranch Place, Tucson, AZ 85749 (MLS# 22513632)

Supplements: Nestled within the exclusive, gated Sunrise Ranch community, this exceptional Ray Birch home sits on 3.35 acres of pristine desert, offering unrivaled privacy and breathtaking mountain views. Built in 1999, this residence was designed and constructed by the legendary Ray Birch for his own family, showcasing the finest elements of high-quality Santa Fe architecture. The 4,205 SqFt floor plan offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 luxurious bathrooms, and expansive living areas filled with custom details, such as viga beams, saguaro ribbed cabinetry, Saltillo tile flooring, and distinctive ceiling treatments. The gourmet chef's kitchen is a highlight, boasting extensive counter space with rustic tile accents, a large center island with seating for six, a Subzero refrigerator, a convection oven, and a walk-in pantry. The open layout connects seamlessly to the family room, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The formal dining room features a built-in buffet, with an optional custom dining table that seats up to 10 guests. The home offers two private primary suites, each with stunning mountain views, a kiva fireplace, and luxurious bathrooms with jetted tubs, oversized showers, and custom vanities. Both suites provide direct access to private patios, allowing you to enjoy the serene desert surroundings at your leisure. Step outside to your own desert oasis. The expansive backyard boasts a heated Pebble-Tec pool with a large lagoon area for sunbathing, an elevated spa with a cascading rock waterfall, and a built-in BBQ area perfect for al fresco dining. Cozy banco seating surrounds the kiva fireplace, creating an inviting space for relaxation. The wrap-around covered porch provides additional outdoor living space, allowing you to enjoy the unobstructed views of the surrounding desert and mountains, plus there are over 30 Saguaro cactuses on the property. Additional features of this remarkable home include a 3-car oversized garage with two storage rooms with shelving and a climate-controlled workshop/studio with three large windows, ideal for hobbies or creative pursuits. The property is beautifully landscaped with mature fruit trees, including lemon, grapefruit, and pomegranate, and offers direct access to hiking trails at the base of Mt. Lemmon. This home offers a rare combination of luxury, comfort, and location. THE PROPERTY > Gated Sunrise Ranch Subdivision > Gorgeous Mountain Views > Built in 1999 by Ray Birch Construction, Legendary for High-Quality Santa Fe Style Homes > This Special Home was Designed and Built for Mr. Birch's Own Family > Centered on 3.35 Acres of Pristine Desert at the end of a long cul-de-sac > Over 30 Saguaros on the Property > Hike from Your Patio to Many Trails at the Base of Mt. Lemmon > 2nd Privacy Gate at Driveway Entrance > 3-Coat Frame Stucco > Roof Coated and Roof Scuppers Replaced - 2024 > Freshly Painted Back Yard and Courtyard Walls - 2025 > New Water Heaters with Recirculation Systems - 2024 > 2 New Trane HVAC's - 2020 > Oversized 3-Car Garage (1,196 Sq Ft) plus 2 Storage Rooms with Shelving > 3rd Bay currently used as Workshop/Artist's Studio with Mini-split A/C > Central Vacuum > Mature Fruit Trees including Lemon, Grapefruit & Pomegranate THE HOME > Beautiful Hacienda Style Door Entry into Inviting Front Courtyard > 4,205 Square Feet of Living Space > 5 Bedrooms and 4 Full Bathrooms > Unique Ceiling Treatments: Viga Beams, Saguaro/Ocotillo Ribbed, Exposed Wood, and Skip-Peeled Latillas > 3 Gas Fireplaces: Family Room, Living Room, and Primary Bedroom > Wet bar with Mini Fridge and Saguaro Ribbed Cabinet Doors > Solid Wood Doors Throughout Entire Home > Knotty Solid Wood Cabinetry, many with Saguaro Rib Accents > Saltillo Tile Flooring Throughout - Resealed 2025 > Wired for Sound - Flush Speakers in Nearly Every Room > 2 Primary Bedroom Suites > Inlayed Talavera Tiles and Unique Sinks are Distinctive Features in Every Bathroom > Each Bedroom has Access to Exterior and Private Covered Patio > Raised Counter Height in 2nd Primary Suite/Guest Quarters > 4th and 5th Bedrooms have Off-the-Wall Beds with Desks > Large Laundry Room with Storage Cabinets and Sink IN THE KITCHEN > Gourmet/Chef's Kitchen > Mountain Views! > Open to Family Room > Extensive Counter Space with Rustic Tile Accents > Large Center Island with Seating for 6 > Subzero Integrated Wood Panel Refrigerator and Freezer > Convection Oven and Separate Warming Drawer > Reverse Osmosis System > Large Walk-in Pantry > Built-in Desk > Formal Dining Room with Built-in Buffet - Custom Dining Table with Seating for 10 Available PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE > Spectacular Mountain Views > Kiva Fireplace > Doorway to 5th Bedroom/Den > Jetted Jacuzzi Tub > Separate Vanities > Oversized Shower with Double Shower Heads > Walk-in Closet BACKYARD OASIS > Unobstructed Panoramic Views > Wrap-Around Covered Porch > Heated Pebble-Tec Pool with Large Lagoon Area for Sunbathing > Elevated Spa with Cascading Rock Waterfall > Built-in BBQ Area with Kiva Fireplace and Cozy Banco Seating > Low Care Desert Landscaping