1880 W Via Mandarina

A bargain at twice the price, this fabulous Santa Fe style hacienda on 3.67 gloriously landscaped acres with astounding Catalina and Tortolita Mountain views won’t be on the market for very long. Meander through the lovely gardens, a miniature Tohono Chul (local botanical garden) on gravel paths and enjoy beautifully maintained specimens of multiple mature desert plantings. Sit outside on the large Saltillo tile floored terrace with a traditional sloped wooden roof with beams, supported by columns topped with decorative corbels and lintels. In keeping with the home’s Santa Fe style. Enjoy the sounds of the rock-embellished fountain and the local birdlife. Take the flagstone path to the spa and enjoy sunrises and sunsets from that vantage point. Oh yes, there is a home attached to this fabulous property a gracious open plan hacienda approached by a broad pavered drive. The deep front portal (porch), with a sloped wooden roofed enriched by carved corbels and lintel, looks over the magnificent gardens to "in your face" views of the famed Pusch Ridge and the Catalina Mountain Range. From the entry, look over the great room to the Tortolita Mountains beyond the lush desert. Sit in the great room in front of the large tiled wood-burning fireplace (not many of these left!) and enjoy the TV space hidden behind custom doors of wood, copper and saguaro ribs. There is also excellent lit shelving for art display. The ceiling is broad planks of tongue-and-groove pine set off by large Vigas (beams). The adjacent dining room has art niches set off with small pine "Vigas", The kitchen is gorgeous and don't miss the inset lizard as you enter this area. A large island, topped with elegant granite, encompasses a GE Profile induction cooktop with a convection oven and warming drawer and has room to seat chatters while the chef works his/her culinary miracles. Also in the kitchen are a GE Profile café door refrigerator and Kitchen Aid dishwasher; all appliances are stainless and under three years old. All counters in the kitchen and adjacent large laundry room are topped with the same elegant granite, and abundant cabinets are white maple with pullouts in all lower cabinets. A powder room is adjacent. A spacious master bedroom also enjoys Pusch Ridge views, with a granite topped multi-drawer mirrored area included. The walk-in closet is large, with built in shelving. The bath has a large soaking tub with more spectacular Catalina views, double sinks set in handsome granite, a tiled shower with contemporary glass door, and a linen cabinet with a custom door of saguaro ribbing. Down a hallway to the other side of the home are two additional ample bedrooms, another full bath and large storage and coat closets. A truly large family room accommodates a desk, sofa, library wall with TV and exercise equipment without crowding, or could be an additional bedroom with its' own outdoor entrance. All floors except bedrooms are Saltillo tiles in excellent condition. Doors are attractive custom Santa Fe style gray washed pine. The lovely colors in the home are rich and in keeping with the Santa Fe tradition. AN oversized three car garage includes a workshop, extra fridge, storage cabinets and shelving. The HVAC system was totally replaced in May 2014 and has a ten year labor warranty and a ten year warranty on the Rheem HVAC parts and compressor. The roof was sealed last in March 2017 and has a transferable 3 year warranty. This very special home, located near all needed amenities, and with easy access to I-10, exudes warmth, grace and elegance. Yet it's not fussy or overdone, and is an easy spot to relax and enjoy life. Masterfully created by craftsmen and artisans, and lovingly maintained by its owners of 20 years, this very special home is ready for its new owners.