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Pristine Condo in Encore at Grayhawk - Scottsdale, AZ

Joyce Tawes (DMB Realty) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:48:01 -0500

Beautiful 1,715 square foot condo for sale in the sought after North Scottsdale Grayhawk community of Encore. Experience Amazing McDowell mountain views from the front and views of the community pool complex from the back patio. This single-level condo on the ground floor has 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and an attached 2 car garage.

The unit features granite slab counters and maple cabinets and is one of the finest in the Encore community. Encore at Grayhawk is close to everything - shopping, restaurants, entertainment, golf, freeway access, medical care - you name it. Come see turnkey living at it's finest.

For more information and to see additional photos of this wonderful home, please visit the Featured Listing page for this condo.

Listed for $540,000

Lovely Home on Apache Course at Desert Mountain - Scottsdale, AZ

Joyce Tawes (DMB Realty) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:33:19 -0500

This beautiful golf course home is located on 7th teebox of Apache golf course at Desert Mountain. The home has unimpeded views of the green and Apache Peak - Simply breathtaking!

With two bedrooms, two and-a-half bathrooms and 2,576 square feet, it is the perfect size for a second home. The home features a large guest suite, great room, contemporary architecture, an oversized spa and grill for the outdoor entertaining Scottsdale is so famous for.

The price of this home includes membership to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain is a guard,gated, luxury community located in far North Scottsdale. It has 6 Jack Nicklaus golf courses, 6 clubhouses, a top-of-the-line workout center with spa services, a tennis complex, hiking and walking trails and multiple swimming pools including large lap pool. Living in Desert Mountain is a lifestyle that is hard to beat.

For more information, please visit the Featured Listing page for this home.

Listed for $989,900

256 Griffiths Spring, Forest Highlands, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Joyce Tawes (DMB Realty) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:06:49 -0500

Welcome to your luxurious mountain retreat at Forest Highlands in Flagstaff, AZ. This elegant, multi-level retreat was built to capture the essence of living in the pines with a fantastic view of Mt. Humphreys in the distance.

It's all about casual living with a well-appointed kitchen adjoining the dining area and outdoor deck. The large deck area is designed to entertain friends and family. On a cooler evening, enjoy the warmth of the beautiful rock fireplace. On warmer nights, you can sit outside and BBQ a great meal for everyone.

The unique centerpiece of this home is a curving staircase adjacent to an impressive rock indoor waterfall. In the large family area on the lower level, you can enjoy playing games, watching TV or just relaxing on yet another private deck. With two guest rooms, each with a private bath, entertaining family and friends is a breeze.

This wonderful home is located in the guard-gated golf community of Forest Highlands. Forest Highlands amenities include two golf courses, one of which is the top-ranked course in Arizona, two clubhouses, swimming pools, running/biking paths, hiking trails, stocked fish ponds, a wonderful summer recreation department for kids, and so much more. Membership to Forest Highlands is included in the purchase price of this home.

Listed for $1,950,000

For more information, additional photos and a virtual tour, please visit my featured listings.

Forest Highlands Open House Tour - May 31, 2008 - Noon to 4PM

Joyce Tawes (DMB Realty) — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:22:39 -0500

From noon to 4PM on May 31st, Forest Highlands is having a Open House Tour featuring many of the homes that are currently for sale in the community. Four of my homes will be on the tour and you are also welcome to tour the lot I have listed as well.

774 Fred Breen
5 Bedrooms/5.5 Bathrooms
6,033 Square Feet
1.02 Acre Lot
Located on 10th Fairway of Meadows Course
For more infornation, click here.

Listed for $2,795,000

256 Griffiths Spring
3 Bedrooms/4.5 Bathroons
4,080 Square Feet
.67 Acre Lot
Mount Humphreys Views
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Listed for $1,950,000

867 Forest Highlands
4 Bedrooms/4.5 Bathrooms
4,150 Square Feet
.57 Acre Lot
Located on the 3rd Fairway of Meadows Course
For more information, click here.

Listed for $1,675,000

222 Forest Highlands
4 Bedrooms/4.5 Bathrooms
3,600 Square Feet
.46 Acre Lot
Forest views from rear of home
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Listed for $975,000

189 Forest Highlands
.47 Acre Lot
Flat lot in great location
For more information, click here.

Listed for $345,000

Forest Highlands is not just a community, it's a lifestyle. Summer activities include golf, swimming, tennis, hiking, biking, running, fishing and more. For winter sport lovers, Forest Highlands is located within miles of the Snow Bowl in Flagstaff - providing skiing, snowboarding, and cross country opportunities. Membership to Forest Highlands is included in purchase price of homes. Forest Highlands is a gated community with 24/7 security personnel on duty.

For more information on the tour, directions to Forest Highlands or if you have any questions on the homes listed above, please contact Joyce Tawes with DMB Realty at (480) 209-7843 or email her.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified. If your property is currently listed with another broker, this is not meant as a solicitation. Obtain the property report and read it before signing anything. Prices subject to change. Square footages approximate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

222 Forest Highlands, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

Joyce Tawes (DMB Realty) — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:12:30 -0500

From the first moment you pull off of the road, your mind begins to expand with the possibilities. Constructed between the pines, this 3,600 square-foot multi-level home speaks of pleasant family reunions and large soirées, full of jovial conversation. It is a home meant for people, many people, but can be just as beautiful for retired couples looking for their own place to grow.

You'll be drawn to the great room. Vaulted ceilings create an expansive canopy for the room, which has plenty to fill the eye. The large stone fireplace guarantees warmth even on the chilliest of evenings, and a bar area affords space to play cards or enjoy a well-deserved nightcap. A large entertainment area downstairs is perfect for late night movie marathons. Partially exposed, the gourmet kitchen beckons the chef to come play. Thanksgiving Day cooks will appreciate the large island for placing platters and pies.

While your mind races with the potential of the home, your attention will be quickly diverted to the almost full-wall of windows ahead. Through the sliding glass doors, the covered back deck introduces you to the purest definition of "expansive." A veritable forest of pines invades the senses in all directions. You can see it now, friends grouped haphazardly around the deck, eating your barbecue specialty; grand-kids on big wheels racing across the planks; a soft mist of rain cascading from the high roof while you sit and listen to it.

Even large or extended families can realize a peaceful existence here, as there are plenty of private spaces to go around. A private dining room, a cozy family room with its own full bath, four bedrooms and an upstairs loft are all quiet corners to get some alone time if need be. Of course, you won't need these spaces. Your evenings could well be spent in the master suite, with its private deck and jetted hot tub, taking a break from it all in the roil of the bubbles.

This home is part of Flagstaff's exclusive Forest Highlands, a gated and guarded community. You'll love the variety of activities and amenities offered for all ages and styles. Fitness gurus will appreciate the 1,200 square foot health and fitness center. Golfers will enjoy the two top-rated courses, the 18-hole putting course and pro shops. Or you may prefer to skate at the in-line rink or swim in a heated pool. The little ones will love the play lots and parks, and the holiday BBQs in the summer, complete with games and live music. And while all this mind-expanding activity is refreshing after a hard week in work mode, you'll still enjoy returning home to your own private expanse off that narrow paved road.

Listed for $975,000. Price includes membership to Forest Highlands.

For more information, additional photos and a virtual tour, please visit my featured listings.

867 Forest Highlands, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

Joyce Tawes (DMB Realty) — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:06:29 -0500

Lose yourself in this magnificent home, located on a cul-de-sac lot in the gated community of Forest Highlands. The 4,150 square-foot home is almost completely open, with rooms vicariously separated by function. The paneled wood ceiling complements the hickory wood floors, and blends well with the wilderness outside. The home has two large outdoor spaces, the front brick driveway and a backyard patio, both of which have plenty of space for playing or relaxing. You can also create a sanctuary with an outdoor dining set and flowers along the patio's border for an extra sweet scent. Raising them will be a snap, with a specially made yard watering system for the front and back.

Master Chefs and chefs-to-be alike will love the sprawling eat-in kitchen, which is full of luxury appliances like Dacor and Sub-Zero. It's a good kitchen to hold a family gathering or cocktail party, as it can comfortably hold a large group of people. You can serve your guests in the kitchen nook or invite them to eat in the dining area or at the breakfast bar. A spirited group conversation around the freestanding fireplace isn't out of the question, especially on a cool Northern Arizona night.

After the guests have gone home, your master suite beckons. Will you choose to read a book in bed or take a relaxing dip in the Jacuzzi tub? Or maybe lounging in front of the room's fireplace is more your style. And with a private exit, you can sneak out for a walk or some well-deserved time alone without alerting the whole house.

Accepting the in-laws, parents or children for extended visits won't be a problem with four bedrooms and a loft to put them in. The loft is good for younger guests, while older relatives will enjoy the partitioned area upstairs; here there is relative privacy and access to a private outside deck; they can recap their evenings under the darkened Northern Arizona sky. During the day, they will be able to watch the golfers on the 3rd fairway of the Meadows Golf course.

Golf isn't the only thing to see or do at Forest Highlands. You will enjoy belonging to this exclusive community, where the holidays like the 4th of July are celebrated with a parade and community barbecue. Of course, there are activities year-round to keep you busy. You can walk to the practice range if you're a golfer, or take your kids down to the stocked pond for a little fishing. Work off any large meals at the fitness center, basketball or volleyball courts. Or just visit with neighbors, many of whom are within shouting distance. Regardless of what you choose to do, you can rest easy knowing that at the end of the day, you'll be able to spread your wings in your magnificent space.

Listed for $1,649,000. Price includes memberhsip to Forest Highlands.

For more information, additional photos and a virtual tour, please visit my featured listings.

774 Fred Breen, Forest Highlands, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Joyce Tawes (DMB Realty) — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:34:59 -0500

Entertain in Elegance

The epitome of unspoken elegance, this majestic 6,033 square foot home spreads over an acre lot in the exclusive guard-gated Forest Highlands community. Masterfully utilized stonework inside and out blends with the natural beauty of the area. It will take your breath with its presence, but don't let it impede you from exploring the property's true potential. Behind the sprawling facade is an unbelievable coziness.

You'll love lounging under the vaulted ceiling in the great room, friends and family comfortably caught in all the grandeur. The large ceiling fan blowing lazily above, and the natural lighting cascading from the skylight can add a surreal joy to any get-together, and you'll certainly come to expect the visitors. That's fine, because there's plenty of room to entertain, whether you prefer to host a formal dinner party or a simple get-together with a few of your most-cherished friends. The tall, stone fireplace will serve as a comfortable focal point on cool evenings. And on warmer nights, the covered patio out back beckons you to share in the scents and sounds of nature. The home overlooks the 10th fairway of the Meadows golf course in the Forest Highlands Golf Club; smile, wave, and even have a quick chat with your neighbors as they play through.

The chef of the family will enjoy the modern kitchen, partly separated from the great room for privacy, but easily accessible. There's sufficient space to set an eight-course meal on the kitchen's encompassing island, or you can pass the food through to be served in the great room or the formal dining room. A home office sits just off of the great room and kitchen, and a loft area above the kitchen is perfect as an older kids' hangout, a game zone or a second TV area.

At the end of the evening, with family and guests safely tucked into one of the five bedrooms, you can enjoy the tranquility of a warm water massage in the master bath's jetted tub, or simply a moment of peace while staring at the sky through the room's skylight.

With the luxury of this custom-made home, rest assured that you're getting the best that Forest Highlands offers. And you will be glad to share your home with your new Forest Highlands family. Expect to meet your neighbors in a relaxed setting at one of many Forest Highlands community events. Whether it's a weekend cookout or a day with the kids or grandkids at one of the heated pools, you'll find no shortage of smiles and laid-back country companionship. If you're not in the mood for one activity, you can enjoy one of many other community amenities, since membership to Forest Highlands is included in the purchase price of the home. Savor the fine cuisine at one of two clubhouses, practice your game at the community's top-rated golf courses, play a set of tennis or cast your line at one of a number of stocked fishing ponds. Or you may simply invite your new neighbors over for an elegant night of fellowship, surrounded by natural craftsmanship, pleasurable decor and delightful conversation.

Listed for $2,795,000. Price includes membership to Forest Highlands.

For more information, more photos and a virtual tour, please visit my featured listings.