4635 N Placita Roca Blanca, Tucson, AZ 85718 (MLS# 22100553)

Supplements: Tyson is known for using the finest of natural materials to create unique homes, and this one has elegant travertine floors and shower surrounds with marble inserts, rich slate, gorgeous granite, handsome stone tile counters, flagstone elements and lots of natural wood framing doors and in ceiling features that bring warmth to the spaciousness of the home. Large open walls and alcoves provide display space for fabulous examples of contemporary art. With multiple gathering spaces, patios and terraces off of nearly every room, a huge well-appointed kitchen and an elegantly natural pool and spa, the home is perfect for significant entertaining. There is surround sound throughout. From the ample dining room and living room, enjoy spot-on views of famed Finger Rock and the entire swath of the Catalina Mountains. High ceilings throughout are quite interesting with coffered and wood features, never just "plain vanilla" flat ceilings. Great space to hang a contemporary mobile. A 500-bottle wine cellar by award-winning Apex Wine Cellars can handle the libations for fine dining. The large living room has a handsome slate fireplace with a long slate hearth, with a wall of windows and glass doors leading to a long deep terrace overlooking the zen-like pool and mountains to the south. The other side of the slate fireplace warms the family room adjacent to the open kitchen. A wet bar between these areas is topped with handsome stone tiles also found throughout the home on other surfaces. The kitchen is stunning with thick granite counters in dove grays and high-gloss black, handsome lighting, Kitchen Aid Refrigerator and wall oven/microwave, and Wolf gas stove with cooktop and another oven. A huge walk-in pantry will delight the chef. Adjacent is a large breakfast area with more enjoyable views and a smaller salon with its own patio, a perfect spot for morning coffee and sunrise views. On one side of this special home is a guest bath that makes use of more natural materials with several floating deeply burnished wood display shelves, stone tile counters and more travertine and marble finishes. A large guest/child's bedroom is nearby. The owner's retreat is spacious and elegant with another striking slate fireplace set in its own alcove, unique ceiling treatments and walls of windows overlooking the serene pool from a private patio. The master bath is sumptuous, with rich stone tile counters, separate lavatory areas and a long make-up counter, walk-in shower, deep Jacuzzi tub and spacious walk-in closet along with more delightful Catalina Mountain views. Separate WC, of course. A guest/children's wing on the other side of the home includes two additional large bedrooms, each with walk-in closet & one with private patio providing more incredible views of the desert and sunsets. They share another full bath with more stone tile counters and handsome cabinetry. The rear yard features, beyond the zen-like pool and spa, a large grassy area that could be a play area for kids or a putting green for golf enthusiasts, flagstone counters and benches, and a barbecue area. A large separate casita is perfect for in-laws and has plenty of living space along with a delightful seating area enjoying more outstanding mountain views. The sunsets are magnificent and inspiring from all parts of this home, sweeping across the sky in a broad colorful swath of many parts of the Tucson valley. This unique and very special home is located in the heart of the Catalina Foothills, surrounded by other luxury-level homes, with easy access to both the La Encantada area and downtown Tucson for the finest in dining, shopping and entertainment. Catalina High School and many excellent private schools are easily accessible. Please call soon for you private showing.