8146 E Via De La Escuela Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

This home redesign, with $200K in upgrades, optimizes use of space and invites indoor/outdoor entertaining. The double front-entry doors and raised ceiling with added window create a spacious, inviting welcome. Home features include wood plank and natural stone floors, 7-inch baseboards, soft-close kitchen cabinetry, matching rangehood, under-cabinet lighting, lazy Susans, SS appliances, farm-style sink, breakfast bar island peninsula, wine bar with refrigerator, beautiful granite countertops, raised-height maple vanities, master closet built-ins, barn-style door to ensuite, surprise craft/sewing space and designated office area with custom- cabinetry. Canned and art lights, along with multiple skylights, highlight the interior and your art collection. The expansive living room is open to the kitchen and dining area. It features a stone-front, electric fireplace with hardwood mantle and shelving. The oversized sliding glass door from the great room frames your private outdoor entertainment space and features a handmade wood valance with hidden privacy shades. Step out under a light-filtering ramada with covered TV area. Gather around your professionally built, stacked stone fire feature complete with seating. At night, timer-controlled, ambient light complements the entire space.The built-in gas BBQ, with bar height seating features a premium Lion brand grill, drinks ice chest and extra storage. The entire patio is surrounded by a privacy wall with keyed locking gate and side access not found in most community models. Contained within are a lighted putting green, travertine tile, and built-in garden boxes with greenery that cleverly conceals 2 propane patio supply cylinders. The master bedroom has patio access, as well as a luxury stone walk-in shower ensuite. A barn-style door adds privacy. You'll find abundant storage in the large laundry and garage built-ins. The community backs to McCormick Ranch Golf Club and its lakes. The community pools and spa are within walking distance. You may not want to leave, but if you do, you are in the heart of Scottsdale with quick access to its seemingly endless choices of great food, art and entertainment.