We purchased this villa as a way to both get away to the sunshine in the winter and to be by our Arizona grandchildren. We currently live in Utah, have 6 children and 18 grandchildren and are very family oriented.

Dave grew up mainly in the Cincinnati area in Ohio and I grew up in Blackfoot, Idaho. We met in Provo while we both were attending BYU. We love the mountains and the 'greatest snow on earth' here in Utah, but we also love the year around sunshine and gorgeous protected desert area surrounding this golf villa. We love to ride bikes and were drawn to this area because of all the biking and hiking trails that are close.

The Owner purchased this house in 2014

This property offers so many options of things to do during your stay. The natural desert terrain is protected in this area because it is by the Brown's Ranch Preserve, the 52,000 acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Pinnacle Peak Park. There are great on and off road biking and hiking trails with views that will take your breath away. Cave Creek, a great little western town about 8 miles north, has great restaurants, unique shopping areas that offer a 'one of a kind' experience; a rental store where you can rent bikes, dune buggies, 4 wheelers, canoes, fishing boats and other outdoor equipment you might need. Bartlett reservoir is about 15-20 minutes away where you can use all your water rental equipment. Large areas to take the dune buggies and 4 wheelers are also nearby. It is an outdoor enthusiast's dream.

Golf courses are throughout the area, with 30 golf courses in Scottsdale alone. The home backs up to Monument Troon North Golf Course and is just steps away from the Troon North Club house.

North Scottsdale is beautifully and tastefully planned city with shopping centers which are heavily landscaped so that they are hidden from the street. The finest retailers in the country are located close by in Scottsdale's malls and strip centers.

Professional sporting events and facilities are a favorite past time in the area as are the many cultural art events and museums. So many things to choose from!

We loved this home because of the two story entry, the main level master and the ensuite in all the bedrooms. The natural vegetation just off the great room glass doors is home to many different native plants and animals. We have seen coyote, rabbits, lizards and are hoping to see a javelina.