Wow December was an excellent month for Luxury Home and Mansions Sales in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. The most expensive home sold was at a whopping 8.2 Million followed by 6.5 and a cool 4.9 Million. The momentum seems to be going in to 2013 with much higher sales to occur during that year.

Words can’t describe the magnificent beauty, craftsmanship, and exquisite finishes displayed in this masterpiece designed by architect Bing Hu. Construction costs exceeded $25M. Includes: majestic living room appearing to float between the front and back pools and spas, 4 bedrooms and 8 baths including two lavish master suites, family room, den, office, and one of the finest home theaters anywhere. You will be amazed at the the spectacular ceiling treatments of hand carved wood, beams and mosaic tile, the Italian marble floors, fireplace mantles and balustrades, as well as the hand crafted wrought iron light fixtures and hardware. The views are sensational with the home backing into Pinnacle Peak to the north and overlooking the McDowell Mountains and city lights. Includes lot 1035 & 1036. Property Photos Below.

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Desert Highlands Luxury Home SOLD $8,200,000

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Spectacular mountain-top resort home in acclaimed Desert Mountain! Stunning one-level retreat features an open plan with retracting walls of glass providing seamless indoor/outdoor living and commanding views of the Valley of the Sun. Today’s casual elegance is perfectly expressed thru-out with today’s colors and textures. Experience ultimate outdoor living in the inviting greatroom lanai and expansive poolside patio, both perched above dramatic vistas and sharing a retractable 55” TV with the 360 neg edge pool/spa. Relax in the serene master suite complete with sleek Carrara marble spa. Unrivaled guest casita is Nirvana! Price includes all electronics and Equity Golf Membership. Complete furnishings available for an add’l $750,000.

Desert Mountain Luxury Home SOLD $6,542,500

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Silverleaf is arguably the most upscale community in AZ and this Ranch Hacienda beauty is one of its most prized jewels. It sits high on a north slope overlooking 40 feet of negative edge pool, the Silverleaf golf course, extraordinary sunsets and deep city lights. One touch of a button retracts 24 feet of motorized glass, merging the interior with a highly functional entertaining deck. Even winter nights prove comfortable as this deck has boiler in-floor heat at your feet, 4 fireplaces/fire-pits, and infra-red lamps above the two outdoor dining areas. Guests will feel pampered in this detached and very cozy casita. A subterranean media room is the perfect environment for sporting events, home concerts or movies. Can 8400 ft really feel warm and inviting? Come and see for yourself!

SilverLeaf Mansion SOLD $4,900,000

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To call this home exquisite would actually be an understatement! Its awe-inspiring design is nothing shy of a dream that very few can even imagine. The custom quality is evident throughout every inch, and as you wander from room to room, you’ll be more than impressed by the impeccable attention to detail. The chef’s kitchen is spectacular, as is the great room with soaring ceilings and a magnificent floor to ceiling fireplace. There’s a phenomenal media room and even a hair salon! A five star master retreat, gorgeous living room and two guesthouses add the home’s elegance, and the grounds are not to be believed and truly resemble a resort oasis! This extraordinary home, located in one of the most prestigious areas of the Valley, is for the buyer who truly appreciates the finest.

Whether youâ€™re entertaining on a grand scale or cooking for intimate family gatherings, thereâ€™s no way not to love doing either in this flawless estate!

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La Place Bank Owned Mansion SOLD $2,699,000

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This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of history! Frank Lloyd Wright designed this unique house and separate guest quarters/office in Arcadia, which sit on a phenomenal 2-acre lot with pristine views of Camelback Mountain, in 1952 for his son David. This circular home, featuring ceilings, custom cabinetry and furniture made from Philippine mahogany, as well as spiral design elements repeated in the Guggenheim Museum, is as unique as the talents the great FLW possessed.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home SOLD $2,379,000