5070 N Calle La Vela, Tucson, AZ 85718

See why this charming historic home in the heart of Tucson's Catalina Foothills Estates won the Tucson Realtor Home Tour. Designed by renowned architect Josias Joesler in the late 1930s, this adobe house on over two acres features beamed ceilings, carved doors, lintel beamed doorways, bookcases built into the 18'' adobe walls, hand-forged iron gates, and a private walled courtyard. The living room has twelve-foot viga beamed ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and exceptional picture windows. The kitchen has been updated with Carrera marble countertops and Viking appliances. The fully windowed dining room has French doors leading to the covered patio overlooking the pool. The primary bedroom suite offers furniture-style built-in closets, large windows, and a private patio. The second bedroom, or guest suite has a sitting area, fireplace, ramada covered patio and French doors with private access to the courtyard. Along with three beautiful bedrooms, there is a large library, separate office and family room. Built around a walled courtyard, this U-shaped design creates areas of privacy and quiet throughout the house. The home retains a high level of seclusion, and exceptional rural character yet is only minutes from the shopping and dining experiences at La Encantada, Joesler Village and St. Philips Plaza.