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Photo looking down on a patio of the Chiricahua Clubhouse at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Chiricahua Clubhouse is located on a hill at the top of Desert Mountain, allowing for unbelievable valley views and city lights.
Stagecoach Village shopping center in Cave Creek, Arizona has a lot of western charm. Here is a sculpure that recalls Cave Creek’s cowboy history.
UPDATE: The Spa at The Boulders is no longer a Golden Door Spa. It is now called The Spa at The Boulders.
If you are looking for a soothing and luxurious escape for a morning, afternoon or even a day, the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort is for you.
Nestled just below the beautiful rock formations that give The Boulders its name, the Golden Door Spa is a relaxing retreat. The atmosphere is very Zen-like and the moment you walk in, you can smell the subtle spa scents.
Once you are in the lobby, the fitness center and workout rooms are located in the wing to the right. Right in front of you through floor to ceiling windows is an outdoor pool and patio areas that spa guests can use. If you turn to the left, you will walk on a pathway that takes you by the salon and gift boutique on your way to the spa wing.
Once you are in the spa area, you will be assigned a locker and given a robe and slippers. From there, you enter the locker rooms which are called “Niwa.” Not only are the locker rooms outfitted with all of the amenities you would expect in a luxury spa, like a steam room and sauna, a serene waiting room with flavored waters, teas and light snacks, individual showers and changing areas, but you are also encouraged to participate in a Japanese-inspired bath called O’furos. You certainly want to build in time before or after your service to enjoy the various amenities that the Niwas offer.
The Golden Door offers a full menu of spa and beauty services. You will see all of the traditional massages and skin care, but the Golden Door also has a few treatments that are unique to the desert and desert living. One of these is the Turquoise Wrap which pays tribute to the Native American history of the area.
If you are looking for a relaxing, serene spa experience in a tranquil and stunning desert setting, the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders should fit the bill nicely.
More information:
The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.
Carefree, Arizona 85377
480-595-3500 /800-553-1717
Disclaimer: Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This blog represents the opinion of the writer.
Troon Village, located in North Scottsdale’s zip code 85255, is a collection of smaller communties that dot the hillsides. Troon Village is located just southeast of Pinnacle Peak and is home to the Troon Country Club.
This luxury home is tucked into the hillside in the Windy Walk community of Troon Village.
The Rocks Club, adjacent to the Four Seasons and minutes from Pinnacle Peak in Scottsdale, is the perfect turnkey solution for people looking for a part-time residence in Scottsdale.
Virtually everything is taken care of for owners by the competent staff, leaving the owners to enjoy their stays. There is a clubhouse located by the guard gate that houses an onsite concierge, a pool and spa, a bar, wine storage, spa treatment rooms, business center and mens’ and ladies’ locker rooms. If you are looking for a year-round solution, the villas can also be sold as full-time residences.
Here is an overview of several Scottsdale golf communities and the active homes for sale at the end of May 2010. For each golf community, I looked at the number of homes on the market, the average price of those homes and noted the range of home prices from low to high.
Terravita in North Scottsdale is the most affordable of all of the communities with the lowest priced home and the lowest average asking price per square foot of $225.89. The average list price of homes in Terravita is just over $500,000. On the other end of the spectrum is Estancia, which currently has the highest average asking price per square foot of $582.20 and the most expensive home on the market at $15,000,000. Whisper Rock is currently the most expensive Scottsdale golf community to purchase in as far as lowest priced homes. The lowest priced home on the market at Whisper Rock at the end of May 2010 was $1,699,000. As the largest golf community, with over 8,000 acres, Desert Mountain has the most inventory for sale with 223 homes.
| Community | Location | Homes for Sale | Average Asking Price | Average Price/ Square Foot | Lowest Priced | Highest Priced |
| DC Ranch | Scottsdale – North | 65 | $1,414,676 | $331.01 | $349,000 | $4,995,000 |
| Desert Highlands | Scottsdale – North | 50 | $1,743,674 | $345.86 | $509,900 | $4,995,000 |
| Desert Mountain | Scottsdale – Far North | 223 | $2,108,090 | $406.18 | $597,000 | $12,900,000 |
| Estancia | Scottsdale – North | 27 | $3,720,222 | $582.20 | $1,295,000 | $15,000,000 |
| Grayhawk | Scottsdale – North | 60 | $859,859 | $245.40 | $409,000 | $2,275,000 |
| Mirabel | Scottsdale – Far North | 36 | $1,985,444 | $379.93 | $350,000 | $5,990,000 |
| Silverleaf | Scottsdale – North | 53 | $3,637,245 | $512.05 | $1,021,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Terravita | Scottsdale – North | 53 | $508,536 | $225.89 | $269,900 | $990,000 |
| Troon North | Scottsdale – North | 67 | $1,084,209 | $262.07 | $325,000 | $3,950,000 |
| Troon Village | Scottsdale – North | 66 | $1,142,205 | $275.03 | $369,900 | $5,970,000 |
| Whisper Rock | Scottsdale – North | 20 | $2,305,900 | $404.42 | $1,699,000 | $3,299,000 |
Disclaimer: Data and information for this snapshot was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 6/1/2010 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at single-family resale homes for sale in various Scottsdale AZ golf communities. There may be new home inventory in these figures if the developer is using the MLS to market its homes. Golf membership varies by the specific communities. In some communities, membership is included with the home and in others, it is an additional cost and may be by invitation only.
Copyright © 2010 Heather Tawes Nelson
Terravita, a lovely golf community in North Scottsdale is a great place to enjoy outdoor living. Many homes are located on Terravita’s golf course and have lovely mountain or boulder views.
Here are the results for luxury condo sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix for May 2010. For the purposes of this analysis, I am defining the luxury condo market as condos on the market with asking prices in excess of $1 million.
Luxury condo sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix have been doing well so far in 2010, with about 2 units per month selling. At the end of May 2010, there were four pending sales of these condos. All four of the pending sales were located in Scottsdale and were spread over three communities – Optima Camelview, Scottsdale Waterfront Residences (two pending sales) and Kierland Plaza lofts. The lowest priced pending unit is a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2,114 square foot unit at Optima Camelview that is listed for $1,107,000. The highest priced pending condo is at Kierland Plaza. It is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 3,567 square foot unit that is listed for $2,225,000.
There were two luxury condo sales in Scottsdalein May 2010. The first was in Optima Camelview Village and it was a brand new penthouse unit with Camelback Mountain views, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,037 square feet. It sold at over $705 per square foot at $1,437,454. The other sale was at The Landmark. This unit was also a penthouse and has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 3,533 square feet. It sold at over $594 per square foot at $2,100,000.
Overall, the Phoenix and Scottsdale luxury condo market had another solid month. It is encouraging to see units in the $2 million and up range sell or go into pending sale status since many of the luxury condo sale prices in the last little bit have been closer to the $1 million mark. With four pending sales at the end of May, June should be another good month.
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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 6/1/2010 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at resale luxury condos in Scottsdale and Phoenix over the last 12 months. There may be new home inventory in these figures if the developer is using the MLS to market its homes.
Copyright © 2010 Heather Tawes Nelson
