For John, My top 5

NUMBER ONE

39209 Alister McKenzie Drive

Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$7,800,000

A spectacular piece of architecture with beautiful views. One bedroom main house with staff room, two bedroom guest house. Designed by Charles Johnson, built by Phil Smith.

What the listing agents say/said:

EXTREMELY SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION (2.2MILL) ON THIS STUNNING ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM ESTATE, SET ON MORE THAN FIFTEEN NATURAL MOUNTAINSIDE ACRES, THIS STUNNING PUEBLO-INFLUENCED ESTATE OFFERS THE UTMOST IN LUXURY LIVING, PRIVACY AND SWEEPING VISTAS. DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO SHOWCASE A WORLD CLASS ART COLLECTION, THE RESIDENCE ENCOMPASSES OVER 12,000 SQ. FT INCORPORATING ARCHITECTURAL DISPLAY AREAS, DIRECT AND INDIRECT LIGHTING, MASTERFULLY CRAFTED TO SHOWCASE ANY COLLECTION. THE PROPERTY'S EXPANSIVE OUTDOOR AREAS OFFER UNPARALLED VIEWS IN ALL DIRECTIONS, WITH ENDLESS SKY, BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN, DESERT AND GOLF LANDSCAPES, AS WELL AS PANORAMAS OF SCOTTSDALE AND GREATER PHOENIX. SEEING IS BELIEVING THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND RESIDENCE.

NUMBER TWO

35630 N. Secluded Lane

Carefree, AZ 85377

$4,300,000

Views from high upon Black Mountain. Double gated, private, and SECLUDED, in the heart of Carefree.

What the listing Agent says:

Views from top of 6.17 acres of Blk Mtn! Enter thru leaded glass doors into Living Rm & immediately take in the unobstructed 180 degree views of the surrounding N. Scottsdale area all the way to downtown Phx. Wide plank wood floors in all main living areas including Kitchen. Family Rm features corner butt-glass windows to enhance the views, wet bar w/ice maker & refrigerator, custom mesquite built-in glass front cabinets for glassware & an entertainment on the adjacent wall. Kitchen has 6-burner gas Dacor cook-top & dbl ovens, 2 Asko dishwashers, 2 warming drawers. Master has 12x10 sitting rm w/fireplace, his & her’s closets, toilet & vanity areas. Downstairs opens onto patio & pool/spa area. Private Guest quarters w/full kitchen & a large Bonus Rm perfect for theater & pool table.

NUMBER THREE

9420 E. Brahma Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$1,495,000

12 acre Gerry jones designed and built with valley views. RETREAT!

What the listing agent says:

Absolutely the best lot in Carefree Ranch Homesteads capturing the most incredible & breathtaking views of the mountains, city and desert. Great opportunity to rehab existing house or tear down and build your dream home. An additional 12 acres is available adjacent to lot.

NUMBER FOUR

7612 Horizon Drive
Carefree, AZ 85377
$1,250,000

Classic Carefree slump block home; on 5 acres, with two pools, 360 views

What the listing agent says:

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS EXTRAORDINARY RIDGETOP RESIDENCE ON 4.85 ACRES WITH ''BREATHTAKING'' 360 DEGREE VIEWS OF BLACK MOUNTAIN AND THE OTHER SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS. THIS 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM HOME HAS LOADS OF CHARM AND CHARACTER AND SO MUCH POTENTIAL WITH VIEWS FROM ALMOST EVERY ROOM. LIVING AREA HAS VAULTED WOOD BEAMED CEILINGS AND A 2 WAY FIREPLACE AND A SUNROOM WITH FLAGSTONE FLOORING WHICH CAPTURES THE GORGEOUS VIEWS TO THE NORTH. MASTER SUITE HAS A SITTING AREA AND 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS. THERE IS A SOUTH FACING SWIMMING POOL AND ALSO A SEPARATE LAP POOL AND PLENTY OF SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREAS PERFECT FOR RELAXATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THIS SERENE PICTURESQUE ENVIRONMENT. HOME TO BE SOLD IN 'AS IS' CONDITION.

NUMBER FIVE

UNDER CONTRACT

9475 E. Mariposa Grande Drive

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$2,395,000

Pinnacle Peak 10 acre estate

What the listing agent says:

*JUST ADDED PARCEL 217-05-013-A TO THE LISTING TO MAKE IT 10 ACRES*12,000 SQFT ESTATE ON 10 ACRES OF LUSH N.SCOTTSDALE DESERT HORSE PROPERTY*FORMERLY OWNED BY ROD BECK, CHICAGO CUBS PITCHER*SONORAN LIVING AT ITS FINEST*STUNNING VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM OF MOUNTAINS,DESERT,& CITY*4 KITCHENS, FORMAL DINING ROOM OF ROYALTY,HUGE FAMILY ROOM, 2 OFFICES, 2 WETBARS, 2 POWDER ROOMS,SEPARATE BUTLER'S KITCHEN, 2 OUTDOOR BARBEQUES, MEDIA ROOM WITH ACTING/KARAOKE STAGE WITH LIGHTS, GUEST QTRS, MAID QTRS, HEATED LAP POOL & SPA WITH RETRACTABLE COVER, TENNIS COURTS, 2 OUTDOOR FOUNTAINS, 8-CAR GARAGE IDEAL FOR COLLECTOR CARS*UPGRADES INCLUDE: TRAVERTINE, FLAGSTONE, SLAB GRANITE, MOVIE SCREEN, ETC,ETC.*DON'T MISS OUT ON OWNING YOUR OWN 5-STAR RESORT*