Apache Peak

42053 N 111TH PL
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85262-3210

$2,095,000

Last Sold 6/18/04 for $1,850,000

Agent Says:

From the interior layout to the outdoor patio no detail has been overlooked in this immaculately maintained home designed by James Hahn and built by Phil Smith. Professionally designed interior boasting flagstone and wood floors, slab granite counter tops, beamed ceilings, stoned fire places, top of the line appliances and much more. Back patio offers expansive views of the valley and sunsets with pool/spa, firepit and fireplace. Great for entertaining! Equity Golf membership included.

Previous Agents, prior to 2004 sale:

PHOTOS CANNOT CAPTURE THE STUNNING VIEWS FROM THIS PHIL SMITH CUSTOM HIGH ON APACHE PEAK OFFERING INTENSE VALLEY LIGHTS, SUNSETS & DISTANT FAIRWAYS! WONDERFUL PATIO WITH FIREPIT, BBQ ISLAND, NEG EDGE POOL/SPA. RETRACTABLE WALLS OF GLASS FOR SUPERB ENTERTAINING. FLAGSTONE FLOORS, MASSIVE STONE WALLS, OPEN HEARTH FIREPLACE, WET BAR & WINE CELLAR. MASTER W/COZY SITTING AREA. ROOMY GUEST QUARTERS/2ND MASTER. 2 ADDL' BEDROOMS OPEN TO DEN/FAMILY/GAME/MEDIA ROOM. FURNITURE INCLUDED!

COMTEMPORARY SOUTWESTERN HOME ON FABULOUS APACHE LOT WITH INCOMPARABLE CITY LIGHTS, SWEEPING VALLEY, MOUNTAIN AND GOLF COURSE VIEWS. DESIGNER DETAILS THRU- OUT INCLUDING STONE FIREPLACE IN GREAT ROOM W/ COPPER ACCENT, MOSS ROCK WET BAR W/ COPPER SINK, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WINE CELLAR, ART NICHES, RANDOM PATTERN FLAGSTONE FLOORS, VIGA BEAMS, LUXURIOUS TERRACES W/ FIREPLACE, GAS GRILL, NEGA- TIVE EDGE POOL, SPA, FIREPIT & WATER FEATURE. FURNISHINGS AVAILABLE UNDER SEP-

Powder Room

Master Bedroom looking to sunken sitting with Fireplace

Flagstone patio looking North West towards Apache Peak

Master Bedroom from Master Sitting

Master Bedroom showing orientaion to master bath and

LONG, PRIVATE hallway to Master Bedroom

Master Bath

From Dining looking to Living and Wet bar

Sunset from guest bedroom patio

From Foyer to View

Foyer

Landscape

Kitchen. What appears to be blue tile backsplah in background is actually stacked glass.

Southwest View

Guest Suite

Guest Suite Bath

Kitchen to Dining

Upstairs Den off 2/2

Front

Troon

11331 E TROON VISTA DR

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$1,385,000

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION. REDUCED $300,000 PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY...Two houses, one 3603 s/f and the guest house is 1,723 s/f This is a hidden treasure in Troon Village, 6.5 acres. Very secluded prestigious property with private arroyo access, unobstructed and undisturbed wildlife and mountain views. a total of 7 bedrooms and 5 baths in the two house 2 outside fireplaces and 3 inside. Over 6000 s/f of covered patio. Private security gate. It is a must see if you love territorial and quiet times.

More Ambani Fun

It all started when Mrs. Nita Ambani (wife of Mukesh Ambani) was relaxing at a spa at the Mandarin Hotel, New York, the Asian interiors struck her and she inquired about the desinger. And so they consulted rchitecture firms Perkins + Will and Hirsch Bedner Associates, the designers behind the Mandarin Oriental, based in Dallas and Los Angeles, respectively.

And what’s the most unique feature of the entire house,if you may ask? Well, the Ambani house differs in the fact that no two floors are similar in either plans or materials used. At the request of Nita Ambani, say the designers, if a metal, wood or crystal is part of the ninth-floor design, it shouldn’t be used on the eleventh floor, for example. The idea is to blend styles and architectural elements so spaces give the feel of consistency, but without repetition.

Mrs.Ambani also took alot of interest in the crockery of the house. We told you how she went all the way to Sri Lanka for crockery shopping.

And now, for some information about each room:

Ballroom:

80% of the ceiling of the Antilla ballroom will be taken up by crystalchandeliers. The royal staircase will lead to a central landing. It features a retractable showcase for pieces of art, a mount of LCD monitors and embedded speakers, as well as stages for entertainment. The hall opens to an indoor/outdoor bar, green rooms, powder rooms and allows access to a nearby “entourage room” for security guards and assistants to relax.

Bathroom:

The Antilla house is a mix of several features seen worldwide however, all the features have a distinct Indian feel to them. The Gingko-leaf design sink is a good example of this. Native to India, the leaves in thesinks are shaped in such a way that their stems guide water into the bowl created by the basket of the leaf.

Traditional Lounge:

Ambani’s home features countless lounges, offering Reliance Industries guests a quiet escape. Chandeliers and mirrors are a common feature of these rooms, as are finely woven Indian area rugs.

The family wants the look and feel of the home’s interior to be distinctly Indian; 85% of the materials and labor will come from outside the U.S, most of it from India. Where possible, the designers say, whether it’s for the silver railings, crystal chandeliers, woven arearugs or steel support beams, the Ambanis are using Indian companies, contractors, craftsmen and materials firms.

Modern Lounge:

The furniture, floors, lines and dark woods of this lounge are simpler and more discreet than the other lounges of the house. I wonder what they’ll use this for?

Entertainment Level:

The eighth floor is the entertainment floor complete with a 50-seat theatre, a gardened rooftop and balconies.

The Ambani house features-a full-fledged theater, indistinguishable from a cinema. A wine room, snack bar and entertaining space, including couches and tables, fill out the room.

Health Level:

The indoor/outdoor health level features a lap pool and Jacuzzi that take in views of the city skyline, as well as lounge chairs shaded by trees. Yoga and dance studios, changing rooms for men and women, gyms and a solarium with a juice bar fill out the interior space.

In case it gets too hot in Mumbai and the Ambanis are bored to go to some other place, there are plans of an ice-room, where they can sit and enjoy the man-made snow flurry.

Garage:

The first six floors are stashed away for parking alone and get this, just for the Ambani fleet of cars. Friends can flock aplenty as there is space allotted for 168 imported cars here. The seventh floor is to be employed for the maintenance of these cars.
Taking the green way:

Hanging vertical gardens dot the exterior. While they make for good decoration, their key function has to do with energy efficiency: The hydroponic plants, grown in liquid nutrient solutions instead of soil, lower the energy footprint of the home by absorbing heat and sunlight and providing shade that helps keep it cool.

Roof:

The top floor features a covered, outdoor entertaining space with panoramic views of the Mumbai skyline as well as the Arabian Sea. On those days when it’s too hot, or cold, an interior space with floor-to-ceiling windows provides the same luxury.

Wealth of this kind can only be an illusion for some while it is a reality for a fortunate few like the Ambanis.

Gibraltar

Stunning penthouse in the Cliftons, part of the historical Naval Hospital restoration project. Consisting of 3 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, huge open plan kitchen going on to the living room. Fantastic terraces which give a panoramic westerly view of the bay. This Penthouse is 219 sqm, comes with a parking space and has access to the communal gym and pool.	3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Communal Pool Communal Gym Private Terrace Private Parking

£1,325,000.00

Cat 2 Status
CATEGORY 2 INDIVIDUALS (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS) AND RESIDENCY There has been a continuous increase in the demand for the status of High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) residency in Gibraltar. The status of HNWI was introduced in February 1992 by the Government of Gibraltar through the introduction of new low tax limits for HNWI’s in order to encourage wealthy individuals to establish a residence in Gibraltar. These rules, forming part of the Income Tax Ordinance, have been reviewed and promulgated several times resulting in the current Qualifying (Category 2) Individuals Rules 2004. Although these rules revoke and replace the earlier Rules and provide amongst other changes, higher rates of tax, endorsements of certificates and an increase in fees, they do not however significantly alter the original concept of HNWI as contained in the Qualifying (High Net Worth) Individuals Rules 1992.
This letter considers the implications of the Rules and establishes the criteria that will be implemented in applying for the status. Initially referred to, under the 1992 Rules, as HNWIs, these have been recognised, since 1999, as Category 2 Individuals. The benefits of the Category 2 status and residency in Gibraltar are attractive for individuals of countries where levels of personal income tax can be particularly high, such as British, German, Canadian, Swiss and French nationals. In essence a Category 2 Individual will only pay tax on the first £60,000 of assessable income with a minimum tax payable per annum of £18,000. In the first year of assessment the minimum tax payable under the new Rules shall be £1,500.00 for each complete or part month for which the certificate is in force in that year... Cat 3 (HEPSS) A new category called ‘High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills’ (“HEPSS”) will be established for:- (a) Existing Category three holders who earn more the £100,000 per annum; (b) New applicants who possess skills not available in Gibraltar and, in the Government’s opinion, necessary to promote and sustain economic activity of particular economic value to Gibraltar, who will occupy a high executive or senior management position, and who will earn more than £100,000 per annum of income in Gibraltar. (c) Tax will be payable only on the first £100,000 per annum of income under the dual choice tax system. (d) New applicants may not have been resident in Gibraltar for any part of the period of three years immediately preceeding the application (e) Property requirement as per existing Category 3. Further details on HEPSS status will be included once published by the finance centre.

Sliema, Malta

Tastefully Finished in rustic Style, retaining all the Authentic Features of this FARMHOUSE, situated in an alley at the Outskirts of this village enjoying Country Views. This property offers an entrance onto Courtyard, Guest Lounge leading to Living/Dining/kitchen Area overlooking a SWIMMING POOL (22ft by 13ft) ) and Ample Deck/BBQ Area, 3/4 Bedrooms (3 ensuite) and Bathroom. Being Sold Partly Furnished. SPACIOUS PROPERTY

$ 428,934 USD