Description
Exceptional southwestern-style custom home with panoramic mountain views in the Estates at Honey Bee Ridge, a guard-gated community in the picturesque Tortolita Mountains in the town of Oro Valley. This elevated, former Street of Dreams homesite offers commanding views of the Pusch Ridge, sparkling city lights, and breathtaking Arizona sunsets. A gentle climb up the paver-lined driveway leads to a spacious motor court with ample guest parking. This sanctuary-style home begins with a charming brick walkway lined with vibrant desert landscaping and the scent of jasmine in the air, which leads to a large, enclosed courtyard shaded by mature mesquite trees. This impeccably maintained home is filled with warmth, character, and architectural detail. Soaring wood-beamed ceilings and a wall of windows frame the stunning Catalina Mountains, immediately connecting the indoors with the surrounding natural beauty. The Saltillo tile floors throughout the home, with no carpet, are complemented by custom wood cabinets, built-ins, and natural stone elements.
The heart of the home is the beautifully renovated kitchen, which was updated in 2023. It features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a center island, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop with a copper-covered hood. Floor-to-ceiling windows surround the adjacent breakfast nook. A custom copper bar area, located next to the wet bar with sink and wine refrigerator, adds convenience for entertaining.
The open kitchen seamlessly flows into the great room, featuring a gas fireplace, and offers spectacular mountain views through large picture windows. The formal dining room, located just off the kitchen, is ideal for hosting gatherings. A powder room nearby provides added convenience for guests. Designed for easy living, whether you are entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home.
This single-level, four-bedroom, four-bath home offers a split-bedroom floor plan with two spacious primary suites. The main suite is a luxurious retreat, complete with a sitting area and fireplace, direct access to the backyard, a spa-like bathroom with dual vanities, jetted tub, separate shower, and a large walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The junior suite, also featuring exterior access, includes a full bathroom with convenient access to the pool.
Enjoy the Arizona weather with the wraparound covered patio, offering multiple seating areas, a built-in gas fireplace, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen featuring a built-in BBQ, sink, and refrigerator. The resort-style backyard features flagstone decking, a pool and spa, and lush, thoughtfully designed landscaping. Elevated for privacy and unparalleled views, this property is a true desert sanctuary.
The Estates at Honey Bee Ridge, located in Honey Bee Canyon, is characterized by the unique rock outcroppings in the area, as well as ancient petroglyphs found on the nearby hiking trails. This guard-gated neighborhood consists of custom homes on large lots only; there are no townhomes or condos.
Oro Valley, recently rated the "Safest and Wealthiest Retirement Community" by gobankrates.com ahead of Prescott, Scottsdale, Rancho Palos Verdes, Laguna Woods, Walnut Creek, La Quinta, Seal Beach, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and many more.
Golf: The Stone Canyon Club is right around the corner from the Estates at Honey Bee Ridge. Stone Canyon is a hidden gem nestled against the picturesque Tortolita Mountains in the town of Oro Valley, just northwest of Tucson, Arizona. This private golf community boasts over 1,400 acres of breathtaking land and is highlighted by a Jay Morrish designed world-class golf course. Stone Canyon is the only golf course in the greater Tucson area to have been ranked in the top 100 golf courses in America by Golf Digest. Accompanied by a luxurious Health & Fitness facility and a modern restaurant, Stone Canyon leaves no stone unturned in providing you with all the comforts one could desire. Enjoy our many golf, social, and fitness events hosted consistently throughout the year.
Tennis and Pickleball: Both public and private tennis and pickleball courts are everywhere you go in Oro Valley. The beautiful Arizona weather attracts visitors from all over the country and the globe who come here to play tennis and pickleball.
Hiking: This home is located less than 10 minutes from Catalina State Park. Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons, and streams invite camping, picnicking, and bird watching. The park offers miles of equestrian, birding, hiking, and biking trails that wind through the park and into the Coronado National Forest.
Biking: The Loop is a system of 138 miles of paved, shared-use paths and short segments of buffered bike lanes connecting the greater Tucson area. One of the best locations to connect to the loop is in Oro Valley. The most popular starting point is the centrally located Rillito River section of The Loop, located on the 4500 block of North First Avenue. This portion of The Loop has the most "things to do" including restaurants, parks, robust shopping, bars, and more..
