Tapestry On Central is located adjacent to the Willow Historic District of Phoenix, this three-building, seven-story, 280-unit community high-rise is on the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Encanto Boulevard directly across the street from the Heard Museum and one block north of the Phoenix Art Museum.
Tapestry on Central is in the financial district, adjacent to the central business corridor and minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and government offices. The Heard Museum is just across the street and the Herberger Theater Center, Civic Plaza, America West Arena and Bank One Ballpark are only blocks away.
Tapestry on Central offers two-story cityhomes, executive penthouses and expansive flats in a wide variety of one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ranging from approximately 837 square feet to more than 2,500 square feet. Each home comes with assigned underground parking and elevator access.
Residents enjoy the beautifully landscaped interior courtyard, fitness center, sauna, cinema room, clubhouse, lap pool and spa.
Amenities / Community Features
Resort-style amenities: A designer-furnished clubhouse with theatre, heated lap pool and spa, and a fully equipped fitness center with sauna and restroom
Beautifully landscaped inner courtyard
Immediate access to dozens of urban destinations for dining, shopping, theatre, concerts and sporting events
On a Light Rail Stop
Underground gated and assigned parking
Interior Features
Elegant Interiors
Textured finish on walls and ceilings
Contemporary natural gas fireplaces
Andersen® windows & doors
Dual pane, Low-E windows
3¼" wood finish baseboards
Gourmet Kitchens
Stainless steel double sink with 8" depth
Contemporary laminate cabinetry featuring upper cabinets and adjustable shelves
Polished granite slab countertops
Full size, self-cleaning ovens with gas range
1,000 watt, 1.5 cu. ft., microwaves with hood above ranges/ovens
Multiple-cycle dishwashers
Recessed lighting
Classic Master Retreats & Bathrooms
Spacious master retreats
Oversized walk-in closets with wood shelving & rods (select plans)
Cultured marble vanity tops
36" height countertops with laminate cabinetry
Spacious corner soaking tubs (select plans)
Tiled step-in showers & tub surrounds
Glass enclosures for all step-in showers
Technology Features
Cox Communications high-speed wired community
Fully integrated structured wiring package for voice, data and video services
Restaurants Many culinary delights are available in the downtown corridor including Chico, Persian Garden, Pallatte, Circ 1900, Pizza Bianco, My Florist, Durante’s, Barrio Café, LisaG, or the Coronado Café. For the most discerning coffee afficianaos, try the fresh roasted beans at CopperStar, Drip, or Lux Coffee. Take a stroll down memory lane with a cherry coke at MacAlpine’s Soda Fountain and Antique Shop. Some favorite are listed below:
Homegrown Art and Music Downtown Phoenix has a vibrant artist community which can be experienced during the first Friday Artwalk, at the many galleries in the Warehouse District, community theatres and music venues including The Romper Room, The Dodge Theatre. Find the hottest local musicians and authors at StinkWeeds record store.
Antique and Boutique Shops Check out 3rd and 7th Avenue for some of the best antique shops and Boutique shops in the southwest. A favorite in valley is Frances on the corner of Camelback and Central Avenue.
Public Farmer's Market In its fifth year, the public market continues to grow. It will soon occupy the 14,000’ brick building allowing the market to expand indoors and out. Get your fresh organic foods while listening to musicians play songs from a by-gone era.
Downtown Phoenix Museums, Theaters and Sports Venues-
Heard Museum With exhibitions of cultural objects and fine art to jewelry and fashion, the Heard Museum offers the best in traditional and contemporary American Indian art. Year after year, the Heard continues to build upon its commitment to exhibit the finest works from its permanent collection as well as top-notch traveling exhibits and the best in emerging contemporary art from the museum’s permanent collection and beyond. All combine to make our exhibitions part of a living institution that embraces diversity.
Orpheum Theatre After 12 years, $14 million and an incredible amount of perseverance, the historic Orpheum Theatre has been renovated for "adaptive reuse," restoring as much of its visible splendor as possible, while retrofitting it as a modern theatre capable of handling anything Broadway sends its way. And its marquee at Second Avenue and Adams Street again announces the names of first class productions, drawing thousands of people to a vibrant downtown venue.
Herberger Theater Center The Herberger Theater Center was conceived as a pivotal piece in the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Phoenix. Built in 1989 to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as a performance venue and arts incubator, the Herberger Theater Center has contributed to the cultural and educational development of the Valley. Each year, approximately 175,000 patrons, including 30,000 school-aged children share the unique experience of live performing arts.
Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix Art Museum has become a popular Valley oasis, a retreat from the desert and the traditional outdoor activities. The Museum is always 72° with 50% humidity, which not only protects the art from environmental damage but also makes the Museum the perfect attraction for the entire family all year long. And, with the completion of a stunning $50 million expansion in 2006, it is a "must see."
With popular and unique exhibitions of the world's best art, casual and fun events and activities, Movies at the Museum, Music at the Museum, great shopping and dining, and many comfortable architectural niches where one can just relax and rejuvenate, Phoenix Art Museum truly means "cool art, in a cool place." Who needs the mall? Make Phoenix Art Museum your personal desert paradise.
Phoenix Public Library Burton Barr is located on Central Avenue just south of McDowell road. Please see the Valley Metro website for public transportation routes serving the Burton Barr Library. The first floor houses a New Book area; the audio-visual, international languages and fiction collections; a 10,000 square foot Children's Section with its own Story Room; a new auditorium; and, the nationally acclaimed Special Needs Center with its adapted computer equipment, resources and Large Print materials. The Library also offers a fully integrated Spanish collection for adults and children. Materials include fiction and nonfiction books, paperbacks, a reference collection, videos and audio cassettes, with ESL (English as a Second language) materials housed in a quiet corner of the library.
Chase Ball Field Opening in 1998, Chase Field was the first stadium ever built to have a retractable roof and natural grass. With MLB's announcement that Phoenix would be awarded an expansion team, a new stadium was built. Shaped like a massive airport hanger, construction on the stadium began November 16, 1995. Originally the stadium was known as Bank One Ballpark. The ballpark was renamed Chase Field in September 2005 after the merger between Bank One and JP Morgan Chase. Not just a regular stadium was built, but a retractable roof stadium, because of the desert heat. It became the first stadium with natural grass and a retractable roof that closes in five minutes, with air conditioning. After the first week of May, many games are played with the roof closed.
U·S Airways Center With soaring glass walls, a 12x20 foot video screen and over 14,000 square feet of indoor space, the new Pavilion creates a grand entrance to the "all-new" U·S Airways Center that leaves a lasting impression on all guests. A uniquely flexible indoor/outdoor venue, the Bud Light PASEO features state-of-the-art sound and projection systems, as well as a stylish bar area and facilities for full stage shows.
The Irish Cultural Center Ask any visitor why he or she comes to the Irish Cultural Center. You are likely to hear about fiddle lessons or ceili dancing, concerts or exhibits, or the great-grandmother who came to America from Ireland decades ago. Sometimes it is just curiosity about the rustic stone buildings with slate roofs that share the urban Phoenix environment with new condos and light rail. A visionary plan is in development to enhance the Center's mission to "preserve Irish heritage and culture and illuminate the culture of Ireland and the Irish in America." In the works is an 11,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art library which will house cultural and educational resources to bring the richness of Ireland, past and present, to the general public.
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Local Home Buying Agents are Knowledgeable About Your Area
According to the National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers, home buyers want reputable real estate agents who are knowledgeable about their marketplace. Knowledge of the local market and knowledge of the local area are the most important factors to home buyers today. Home buying experts suggest that when it comes time to write an offer, you should have seen every home for sale in the immediate area. Only then will you be able to compare your desired home against all of the other homes in marketplace whether they are listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or are For Sale By Owner (FSBO) homes.
The Internet has been instrumental in helping buyers identify and buy homes for sale but the home buying experts say that consumers still need someone to help sift through all of the real estate data and help interpret it for them, especially to figure out how much to offer for a home for sale. This is why working with local home buying agents who are knowledgeable about your area will be helpful in your negotiations toward a successful home purchase.
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The Scottsdale Gallery Association is proud to announce two brand new ArtWalk events in the upcoming months. First, the Hispanic Heritage ArtWalk helps celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a special stroll on Thursday, Sept. 24, 7-9pm. In November, Green Street ArtWalk will be part of a huge green convention that is coming to the Valley. Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association in conjunction with the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Scottsdale, the Green Street ArtWalk will feature demonstrations and special art on Thursday, Nov. 12, 7-9pm, www.greenstreetscottsdale.com
Both evening's festivities will include gallery shows, artists' receptions, live music and free sampling stations hosted by nearby restaurants. Dozens of the Southwest's greatest art galleries will be open to the public with shows and receptions displaying artwork of all styles and media.
Nicely Upgraded 1567sf Luxury Biltmore Patio Home is Offered for Sale for $575,000.
2 Large (Master sized) bedrooms, 2baths / Large Private patio / Fine Biltmore Golf Resort Living
This is Arizona Paradise Living in the Biltmore, Relaxed Private Ourtdoor living. This is a meticulously maintained home. Come enjoy the patios, spa, & lush green lanscaping. High Ceilings brightly lit by sky lights w/motorized inset blinds in the formal dining & living rooms. Main living space is beautifully Saltillo tiled. Open kitchen w/granite, breakfast room. Nice bright with lots of windows looking outward to the lush green patio area. Large Master w/Plantation Shutters. The second bedroom is large w/private bath. Three arcadia doors lead out to the patio area & spa. Also close to Tennis courts & play area down the street! Walk to Golf Cource, Shopping, Restaurants, enjoy everything the Arizona Biltmore as to offer, It's not just a home - it's the ultimate lifestyle.
The Biltmore area is famous for its luxurious Phoenix homes as well as its world-class shopping and dining. The Biltmore Estates make up a small, exclusive area from Camelback to Lincoln and 24th to 32nd Streets — the foot of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. If you're looking for Phoenix homes, it doesn't get much nicer than this.
Phoenix homes in Biltmore are predominantly 1920s and '30s Spanish Colonial Revivals with the arches, fountained courtyards, adobe walls, and brightly colored tile roofs that give the Biltmore area a hint of the Mediterranean. Many properties feature fireplaces, expansive rooms, and guest houses. No overgrown lawns or perpetual yard-sales here; Biltmore residents take pride in their gorgeous, well-manicured properties, especially those along the coveted "Biltmore Circle." Other types of homes include lavish condominiums, and for the die-hard golf enthusiast, patio homes conveniently adjacent to the resort's two 18-hole PGA courses.
The Biltmore area gets its name from the Arizona Biltmore Resort, a national and international destination for those who love to live the good life. Once owned and operated by the Wrigley family of chewing gum fame, the Biltmore was designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright and bears his unmistakable influence. Now a part of the exclusive Waldorf-Astoria Collection, the Resort is located at 24th Street and Missouri on 39 acres of beautifully kept lawns, gardens, and pools.
The Biltmore was voted by Phoenix residents as one of the Phoenix Points of Pride, 30 landmarks and attractions that "represent the best features of the city for both residents and visitors." Though the list of famous guests is too long to record here, a few highlights include: every sitting president since 1929; honeymooners Ronald and Nancy Reagan; and Irving Berlin, who dreamed of a white Christmas — and wrote the words to his famous holiday classic — sitting at one of the resort's eight beautiful swimming pools.
The Resort offers a full spa, four restaurants, shopping, swimming, and a shuttle service to the Biltmore Fashion park with more high-end shopping the likes of Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, and Cartier, and plenty of great restaurants. Across the street from the Biltmore, and now connected by a pedestrian tunnel, the Esplanade extends the shopping/dining choices, and offers 14 screens of AMC movie entertainment. Try Houston's for a great steak, Steamers for seafood, and the Merc Bar for an elegant cocktail in a quiet, graceful atmosphere.
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Garages are more than just a spot to keep your wheels out of the elements. Homeowners are now decking out this once forgotten catchall with luxury amenities and eye-catching design—just like the vehicles it houses.
For so long, the garage was very much an afterthought when it came to home design. Not anymore. “The garage is the last blank canvas in the home and there is plenty you can do with it,” says Brad Randolph, vice president of sales and business development for Phoenix-based PremierGarage. And when you think about it, it only makes sense that homeowners are finally paying attention to the effect the garage has on their dwelling’s curb appeal. “The [garage is the] only room in the home that people can really judge you by, the only one out there that everyone can see,” says Chad Haas, founder and president of Beaverton, Ore.’s Vault, a firm that provides furnishings for upscale garages. “The garage is the first visible architectural feature that dominates the front landscape of most homes. This is how most Americans come and go from their home.” With fashion-forward design elements, lush amenities and square footage that rivals that of some houses (one of Randolph’s projects measured more than 9,000 square feet, though between 5,000 and 8,000 is more common), the garage is finally—truly—coming to the forefront of the home.
Unlike many areas of the home, garages require certain building and design materials that can withstand natural elements, like temperature changes and humidity. Therefore, in premium garages today, metal cabinets are used instead of wood varieties, and polished concrete and porcelain tile take the place of traditional, oil-stained concrete. Such materials can also be more visually pleasing, as cabinets can be made available in striking colors, and innovative flooring (i.e., Vault’s Garazzo flooring system and PremierGarage’s PremierOne systems) gives off high shine and can be purchased in different textures and hues, from black to white and everything in between.
Garage door design has even upped the aesthetic ante, featuring lovely details, hand-forged hardware and fine woods. “If you have a multimillion dollar home and you throw vinyl garage doors on it, where’s the charm?” Haas posits. “There is a homogenization of the same look in every neighborhood. The homes that really appeal to people and have curb appeal have addressed the garage door.” (Haas, for example, is a fan of carriage doors. “They are really beautiful and maintain architectural harmony.”)
Homeowners and designers are also approaching the garage as more than just a car port. “We are having a lot of requests for incorporating more of a lifestyle into [the garage],” says Randolph, whose clientele includes professional athletes and celebrities. Hobby areas are being integrated into the garage; even wet bars and seating areas are making appearances. “We have designed almost an entertainment environment for more than just hopping in a car and showcasing your cars to friends and other people,” he says. Even when it comes to getting greasy and working on vehicles, homeowners and hobbyists now have a chance to do so in an attractive atmosphere.
Haas recalls one client who treated his garage, which happened to be a separate carriage house, like a museum, with architectural lighting and cathedral ceilings accented by wood beams. The same structure even housed an office and wash/detail bay. “[The client] owns several cars [worth more than] $1 million and treats them no different than he’d treat a Picasso,” says Haas, who founded his company after being displeased with his own messy garage. “He wants to show it off; he is very proud of it. He doesn’t want to throw a car cover over it in a crammed garage space. He has put it front and center and created almost an art gallery in his home.” The client has even used the opulent area, which carries a price tag of more than $1 million, as a party space—just another example of how garages are the new black when it comes to home design.
Highly Upgraded 1650sf Luxury Condo / Loft is Offered for Sale for $450,000. Now $425,000.
2bedrooms + Den, 2baths / Large Private patio / Fine Uptown Living
Luxury Mid Town Urban Living, in this Highly Upgraded Home / Loft / Condo. Trust me when I say, "You have not seen anything like this!!". It will be LOVE at first sight. If you like warm comfortable, relaxed living with a classic yet modern touch, I have just the place for you. Bring your bags, because your not going to want to leave!! I don't even know where to start....how about with the coolest wood & glass doors you have ever seen. Made of Cherry wood, the door to the Master Suite has three glass panels with cherry wood inlays, very elegant and very expensive. The door to the bathroom is like a sliding glass wall, with frosted etched class and steel framed give that urban rustic lofty feel. Even the door frames to the bathroom are made of steel plates welded & riveted in place. (I have Never seen this before, you'll love it) the bathroom also has a stainless vessel sink & hardware from Germany. The large red mirror makes for the perfect accent piece and commands your immediate attention. The Den could be used as a third bedroom or guest room and currently has a murphy bed. This is pictured with a flat screen on the wall with two chairs. Note the doors to this room (WOW) hand made by a local artist, and are sure to always be a topic of conversation. As you make your way in through the front door, your eyes drift to the outdoor space. It's a bit of fine outdoor living, and very comfortable for a group of your closest friends. The entire outdoor space is tiled and feels like an extension to the indoor space. While relaxing in the family room, notice the steel plated fireplace wall, Talk about "Wow factor" this also was the creation of a local artist and friend of the owners. The fire & Ice fireplace gives a soft glow to the room in the winter months. Each room has been treated with custom lighting, thus showing off the walls as well as the artwork. The kitchen has plenty of work space for the chef, including gas range, stainless appliances, stainless inserts in the cabinets, and back splash. Of course upgraded granite slab counter tops, upgraded faucets, and cabinets. The Master Suite is really nice, engineered wood flooring, walk in closet, class counter top with two glass vessel sinks. Separate soaking tub and large shower. The master is also on the separate side of the home, so you and your guests will have plenty of privacy.
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Located in Tanner Grove Estaes, a gated community in the N.E. Mesa Groves. This home has just been remodeled and in ready for immediate move in. 7455sf 8beds & Completly new kitchen with new cabnets & granite counters, huge pantry, icemarker, drinking fountain, new flooring throughout, crown molding, new cabnets & granite counters in kitchen & all baths, snail showers, 3 levels offers plenty of flexibility in space. Upstairs is a large loft, the main floor has the master suite, and guest rooms, The basement offers a large entertaiment room and 4beds, Newly remodeled pebletech diving pool w/motorized pool cover. Large RV pad & veg garden on e side, lots of green grass for the kids to play. Large shady padio perfect for relaxing on a hot summer days around the pool. Come see this like new home today.
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Brian Dunshie with Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Fed to Keep Short-Term Rates Low The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it expects to keep short-term interest rates “exceptionally low” for the next few months. It also underscored its commitment to make $1.25 trillion in total purchases of mortgage-backed securities by the end of year. Both actions are likely to keep mortgage rates low through the end of 2009. The Fed failed to raise a cap of $300 billion in purchases of Treasury securities, which could lead indirectly to higher mortgage rates because mortgage rates tend to rise in conjunction with Treasurys. In response to the possibility of rising mortgage rates, the Mortgage Bankers Association this week cut its forecast for total 2009 mortgage originations by 27 percent. Source: Inman News (06/25/2009)
DOWNTOWN SCOTTSDALE PROVIDES WIDE ARRAY OF FREE OFFERINGS: Every Every Thursday Night all year - FREE Arts District Art Walk 7 to 9 p.m.
Every Thursday - FREE Museum of Contemporary Arts 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Civic Center Every Saturday Old Town Farmers' Market 8:30 a.m. to noon at Brown & 1st Ave parking lot Every Saturday and Sunday - Gary the Singing Cowboy and Horse Dusty 1-4 p.m. Old Town streets.
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