Saturday, June 14, 2008

Home for Sale

Views from the house:





Currently listed at $1,250,000
this home is listed far below the recent appraisal,
and below other comparables (including foreclosures).


This high quality home with unsurpassed views will be both
a joy to live in and a wise investment.
Broker participation welcome.
Owners moving overseas. Motivated and accommodating sellers.
Creative financing available. Home built in 2006.
For information on amenities, scroll down to the bottom of this page.

Monday, February 18, 2008

The Area



Saint George, Utah:
Picturesque Southwest Town with Rich Heritage and Thriving Culture


North Rim of the Grand Canyon:
Three hours scenic drive


Zion National Park:
One hour from doorstep to jaw-droppping awe

Entrada Golf Course:
Top-rated private course virtually in the front yard

Snow Canyon State Park:
Walking distance to world-class hiking trails, biking, mountain climbing, horseback riding, and inspiring vistas. Watch the clouds roll over the state park from the home's back windows.


Year-round enjoyment in Snow Canyon State Park, which is literally out the back door.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Interior Photos and Amenities List


Cliffs Home 98


The front entryway leads through a fragrant courtyard complete with the sound of soothing water. Notice the ironwood beams directly imported from Bali, Indonesia for this home.



Main living area includes a gas/wood fireplace, and masonry stone hearth.


The granite kitchen includes Sub-zero and Wolf appliances and is well designed to facilitate large entertaining, or small casual meals.

The ample master suite enjoys views of Red Mountain and Snow Canyon, and is on the main floor for convenient access.
The view from the Master Suite sitting area.

The master suite sitting area.

Master bathroom.

Master bathroom.

Main living area, with Indonesian ironwood beam architectural elements and real masonry stone columns that pay homage to the lava rock and sandstone monolith views. It houses an oversized sofa, plenty of seating, and all the wiring and speakers for an above-fireplace plasma television.

The cutting-edge and totally comfortable theater room boasts a top-of-the-line entertainment system, complete with the custom made teak speakers that are also found throughout the house.

One of the ample downstairs bedrooms, which also enjoys panoramic views of the Red Cliffs Preserve, Red Mountain, and Snow Canyon.

One of the downstairs bathrooms. Each of the four bedrooms in the home enjoys its own large closet and bathroom, complete with full travertine tub/shower and custom concrete counter tops with integrated sinks.

Your guests deserve to wake up to this! Here is the second downstairs bathroom, which has its own bathroom also.

The downstairs living area is as bright and comfortable as it gets! You will love the easy and beautiful stamped concrete floors. The downstairs is also plumbed for a full wet bar, and includes large storage rooms as well as the two bedrooms and the theater.

Upstairs powder room.

The kitchen looks out over the large dining area, and enjoys expansive views out the custom, double-pane low-e panorama window. The kitchen also walks out to a covered deck with more dining seating and built-in granite barbecue area.
Western view from the house.

View over the roof. The roof is triple sealed with elastimeric coating and angled to prevent water pooling. The ceiling boasts twice the average insulation to minimize heat exchange.

Dining room view.

Ample backyard with access to Red Cliffs Reserve. Pool and jacuzzi plans available upon request.

Handsome back view of the home.
Notice the overhangs that prevent overexposure to the summer sun.
The back yard also has a covered grotto area under the BBQ deck
for play time or for extra storage.
The raised garden on the west end of the yard has produced flowers and vegetables.

You can't beat those big sky sunsets.

The Cliffs of Snow Canyon

Views, Luxury, Sophistication

The Space

4340 square feet: Two levels, walk-out daylight basement

.13 acre building footprint on a .24 acre lot

Maximized views with minimized sun exposure

Four bedrooms (with master bedroom on main floor) and four and a half bathrooms

Master bedroom sitting area

Gourmet kitchen with oversized pantry

Office/den, theater room, and two living areas

Three large covered decks/patios and lush enclosed courtyard

Granite barbecue area with outdoor refrigerator

Three-car side entry garage with workbench and sink

The Neighborhood

Quiet, well-kept, gated community

$150/month HOA fees include: all landscaping maintenance and irrigation for front and back yards, pool/spa and recreational center usage, and tennis court usage

Golf course within walking distance, Entrada membership available

Bordered by Red Cliffs Reserve and within walking distance of

Snow Canyon State Park and Red Mountain Spa

The Saved Energy

2x6 exterior walls and most interior walls

R-22 insulation and 5/8ths-inch drywall

Large overhangs and patio covers on west side

Sierra Pacific low-e casement windows and French doors reduce heat exchange

Picture windows are all dual-paned low-e and provide natural lighting throughout

Walk-out basement stores cool air in summer, warm air in winter to temper the home’s climate

Designer ceiling fans reduce a/c bills

In-floor HVAC vents minimize energy loss

Insulated garage doors reduce noise and temperature exchange

Large wood burning/gas fireplace

Top-of-the-line energy saving appliances, furnace, and A/C units

Utilities bills range from only $50 to $220 over the year

The Luxury

Builders’ personal residence, enjoying the top-of-the-line fittings within well-designed, low-maintenance livable spaces

Custom imported Indonesian ironwood and teak beams, carvings, stair rails, closet doors, and finish work inside and out (much of it over two-hundred years old)

Travertine floors and showers throughout the house (no ceramic tile)

Granite kitchen with designer cabinets

Built-in Sub-Zero Refrigerator and Wolf Stove and Oven

Built-in Asko Dishwasher, Washer, and Dryer

Custom concrete bathroom countertops with integrated sinks

Large pantry with fridge, shelving, workspace and Paperstone countertop

Real stone columns inside and out, stone walkways and stone landscaping walls

8’x 1¾” Solid alder doors, cabinets, baseboards and casings

Sierra Pacific top quality wood casement windows, sliders, and French doors

Handmade Walnut wood Lucid Acoustics speakers in ceilings

Whole house audio is sophisticated, yet incredibly simple to use, and can be accessed via computer, receiver or through low-profile integrated iPod docks

Interior insulated walls and floors for sound deadening

Wired for alarm and plumbed for Central-Vac

Mecco motorized window shades

Lutron dimmers and fan controls

Hand textured walls and ceilings

Dolby Surround 7.1 Theater room with HD Optima projector,

Blu-ray, Harmon Kardon receiver and Lucid Acoustic audio with in wall sub-woofer

Stamped concrete floors on bottom floor

House uses latest technology, yet is designed to allow expansion and minimize redundancy

Excellent outdoor living spaces and porches

Raised garden area in back with integrated drip system

Direct access to Red Desert Reserve wash and trails from backyard

All furniture and décor is available with purchase.

Come enjoy your expansive views and luxury home