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Million Dollar Listings: Sonoran Desert Beauty in Scottsdale, Arizona 

The beauty of the Sonoran Desert has inspired some truly impressive properties, but you could count on one hand the number of estates that possess the distinctive élan exuded by the breathtaking estate at 10696 E. Wingspan Way. Actually, make that one finger, because there truly is nothing else like it in the Grand Canyon State.

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Nestled away on 20 acres of Scottsdale’s exclusive, gated Silverleaf community, this property is most certainly a world unto itself.
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Once you’re past the estate’s guarded gate, you’ll glide by sparkling water features and stunning scenes of natural beauty. Passing beneath the Spanish Colonial archway, you’ll arrive in the central motor court, complete with its own immaculate landscaping and bubbling fountain. Of course, this is just the beginning.
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This sprawling estate includes 14 water features, 17 fireplaces, and countless captivating vistas of the surrounding desert. The expansive plot of land attached to the home even includes a towering, multi-peaked mountain, complete with your very own hiking trail. Talk about a bird’s-eye view!
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Once you’re inside the Scottsdale property, you’ll also enjoy unobstructed lines of sight from the home to the lights of the city, the nearby golf course, the shimmering desert, and the on-site infinity edge pool with dancing fountains.
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Top-Flight Quality in Scottsdale

Luxury home connoisseurs have an eye for quality; it’s what separates the genuine article apart from all the pretenders. Anyone can build a huge home, but only those with discerning tastes spare no expense when it comes to getting all the little details right.

And at this residence, they’re so right, as the home’s designers saw to everything. Custom Venetian plaster adorns the walls, and it’s styled differently to set each room apart. Handmade hardwood coffered ceilings frame hand-laid tile inlays. Bespoke wrought-iron light fixtures, railings, and doors imbue the atmosphere with timeless elegance.

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Hand-carved exposed beams, exotic wood floors, Central American Cantera columns and fireplaces… even the home’s many televisions are concealed behind lovely artwork hand-picked to accentuate this home’s unique vision and style. Truly, nothing has been left to chance, and all the materials in this home simply ooze quality, craftsmanship, and sophistication.
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The Master Bedroom at 10696 E. Wingspan Way

The home’s master bedroom is truly a nest fit for royalty. Featuring its own two-way Cantera fireplace, elegant sitting room, multiple televisions, and wood ceilings with hand-carved beams, it leaves nothing to be desired.

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The master bath is nearly as impressive as the bedroom itself. The space features his and hers showers, sinks, water closets, and a sizable and luxurious tub that’s perfect for sharing the private mountain view over a bottle of fine wine and a bubble bath.
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The Kitchen

Whether you plan on hiring help to cook for you, or prefer a more DIY approach to dining, you’ll love this home’s well-appointed kitchen. Marble countertops, custom hardwood cabinetry, and top-tier appliances abound, and you’ll have plenty of room to store your secret ingredients in the two attached butler pantries.

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Adjacent to the kitchen is an outdoor patio area with plenty of room to entertain, a wonderful fireplace, and views that are every bit as enchanting as you’ll find elsewhere on the property.
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Live the Sporting Life in Scottsdale

There’s nothing like a little bit of friendly competition to enliven a social gathering. You can go toe-to-toe with your friends on an indoor basketball court, or practice your shot in the archery and gun ranges. There’s also an on-site gym, so you’ll have no excuse for skipping workout days after you take up residence here.

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After working up a sweat, take a dip in one of two glittering swimming pools, or challenge your guests to a game of billiards. There’s even a dedicated video arcade for the youngsters (or the young-at-heart).
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Expecting Guests?

In addition to the main house, this property features a 7,500 square-foot guesthouse. It’s just a short walk from the largest pool on the property, and directly across from the game room, so your guests will never get bored. In fact, don’t be surprised if they ask to extend their stay.

A Royal Roost in Scottsdale

Whether you’re a snowbird seeking a winter haven or a desert roadrunner in search of a permanent nest, you’re sure to fall in love with this Scottsdale estate. It’s luxurious, stylish, and expansive, and it truly has everything you could ask for in a home. And for a limited time, this rare, royal roost can be yours for a cool $32 million.

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