14818 E Shadow Canyon Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Surrounded by a wealth of scenic views, this posh hilltop home is extraordinarily well-priced, in fact below the June 2010 appraised value. Flattered by a sophisticated blend of Old World accents and plenty of soft Southwestern style, this glamorous jewel begins with a dramatic entryway graced with a speakeasy door that reveals a meandering pavered walkway, an intimate courtyard and a twin-set of magnificent raised-panel doors. Dressed with highly polished natural stone floors, the grand foyer overlooks the elegant formal rooms, home to Canterra pillars, a showcase carved fireplace and a wall of volume view windows. Around the corner, the chefs kitchen wows with handsome Burnette cabinetry, gorgeous beveled-edge granite and first-class accoutrements from Dacor, Sub-Zero and Wolf. This sun-kissed culinary space also features a boutique-style breakfast room blessed with a stunning sunburst ceiling motif; this delightful casual dining area transitions into the spectacular family room with its custom media cabinetry and herringbone-patterned wood ceiling crossed with massive notched-edge crossbeams. Meanwhile, sheer glass receding doors seamlessly blur the line between indoor and outdoor living, dining and entertaining. The bedroom suites are all quite spacious, especially the romantic master retreat whose boudoir includes a curvaceous wall of windows, an enticing fireplace and a beautiful triple-coffered ceiling. Next door, the lavish master bath enjoys a plethora of luxurious appointments highlighted by an inviting fireplace, a soothing slipper tub and a walk-in rainforest shower. Additional interior amenities include an executive office, a western-themed bonus room with a loft sleeping bunk, and generous guest quarters with a separate entrance. Of special note is the fact that both the interior and exterior have been professionally faux-painted, plus the owners recently completed $200K in updates/upgrades under the auspices of an interior designer. When its time to savor the majesties of Mother Nature, simply step outside to the extended hacienda dining/dancing patios, host to a fresh-air kiva fireplace, a sensuous boulder-trimmed pool and a spillover spaall set against a starlit backdrop of crimson-hued mountains and stands of stately saguaros clambering across the lush high Sonoran desertscape. (Custom-built in 2001; completely gutted and redesigned in 2006.)