12600 E Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85749 (MLS# 22101708)

Supplements: imperial plaster, custom Butler windows and doors, exposed natural wood viga beams, saguaro ribs, honed flagstone floors and multiple patios and fireplaces. Enter through the private gate and follow the long, winding driveway lined in pavers to large circular motor-court. Enchanting gated courtyard with fragrant plantings greets guests. Feel transported upon entering this impeccable southwestern style home built around a large interior courtyard with built-in BBQ that sets the stage for true indoor/outdoor living that calls people to the desert. Understated and supremely upgraded chef's kitchen with center island, copper hood and top of the line appliances from Sub-Zero and Viking opens to a casual family room perfect for gathering with friends and family. Re-imagined oversized kitchen pantry area with Sub-Zero refrigerator and incredible storage. Formal dining room with large picture window to capture scenes of the desert. Powder room at entry for guests. Exquisite formal living room with coved, barrel ceiling and built-in bookcases leads to exceptional, eastern exposure outdoor living room with fireplace, built-in BBQ, refrigerator and sink. Two master suites each with spacious and well-equipped bathrooms, walk-in closets and intricate wood ceiling treatments. 2 additional en-suite guest bedrooms are warm and inviting resort-style retreats, each with their own fireplaces. Office/5th bedroom provide flexibility of space and connects to guest bathroom. Large laundry room with sink and extra storage. Over-sized, epoxied 3-car garage is flanked by large storage areas and a workshop. Multiple patios surround this home for different views and exposures. Sport court with basketball hoop. Enjoy all that Tucson has to offer with this Santa Fe home like no other with "A" rated Tanque Verde School District, 2 golf courses, Mt. Lemmon, Saguaro National Park East and a multitude of hiking and biking trails from your doorstep. Shopping and restaurants 10 minutes away, all major shopping outlets available in the immediate area. Additional acreage: Current owner acquired and added 3.31 acre lot to increase the 5.12 acre lot at time of purchase to a total of 8.43 acres. Both lots are combined on one tax code but the development potential remains on the additional lot. Current Owner Additions and Upgrades: See documents tab for full list--replaced long asphalt driveway with pavers-added deep covered patio/outdoor living room-kitchen on east wing of the home with big fireplace, built-in BBQ, sink and refrigerator, renovated and re-designed kitchen with new counters, re-designed butlers pantry with Sub-Zero refrigerator. In the area: Live in seclusion with proximity to schools, a myriad of outdoor activities and golf clubs. Located in the "A" rated, excelling public school district-- Tanque Verde school district. Tanque Verde Elementary School, Emily Gray Middle School and Tanque Verde High School all very close and are all high-performing schools with a variety of activities and youth programs. Less than 5 minutes away from the 49ers Country Club. Spread over 110 acres, the course is known for its lush, mature landscaping and excellent course conditioning. A full service restaurant open to the public, The Rincon Mountain Grill, has been expanded and upgraded serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7- Days a week with various specialty offers. Forty Niners CC has a swim team for the kids, summer camps, and several events throughout the year. New workout facility for fitness training is fully equipped, 24 hour access and tons of fitness classes. Just 10 minutes away is the Arizona National Golf Club: Arizona National Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, was voted best public golf course in Tucson, Arizona. Convenient location to get to Mt. Lemmon.with a summit elevation of approximately 9000 ft. is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona and is an incredible retreat from the hot temperatures in Tucson in the summer. Enjoy skiing, hiking, biking and rock climbing. Saguaro National Monument East-Located on the east-side, Tucson's cactus forest  tucked within Saguaro National Park East and nestled up against the Rincon Mountains  is as starkly beautiful as any primeval forest you've ever seen or imagined. Horses: This property is zoned for horses and there is plenty of room to add horse facilities to fit your individual needs. Living in this rural area of Tucson provides several horse boarding facilities and horseback riding opportunities. Bobbi Houston's Horse Riding is close by and hosts rides in the Saguaro National Park.