5125 E Palomino Rd Phoenix, AZ 85018

Nestled in the coveted enclave of Royal Palm Estates between Camelback Mountain and Arcadia, this warm and inviting Santa Barbara style home welcomes you with stunning and romantic views of Camelback Mountain. Situated on just over 1/2 acre, the lush landscape design paves the way to the entry of the home. A gated courtyard echoes a peaceful sound from the water fountains and captures the subtle color of the desert red from the upside down Saltillo tiles that guide one through the elegant arched Alder front door trimmed with beautiful reflective glass. Once inside, scalloped detailed archways frame and connect the intimate settings of the living room, dining room and great room. The main hallways and entry are highlighted with Hickory flooring that exudes a sense of warmth against the cool wall finishes.

The foyer is enveloped by the dining and living spaces and offers a sense of seamless flow between the rooms. Guests will radiate in the colors of the desert sunsets with striking views of Camelback Mountain from the Formal Dining Room that feature bold red walls, crown molding, recessed soffit lighting and the soft lighting from the beautiful chandelier. French glass doors open up to the front courtyard and draw in the views to create the perfect dining setting. After dinner, retreat to the cozy space in the Living Room, where the glow of the fireplace framed by a Canterra stone hearth creates a sense of romance. The Living Room features exposed wood beam accented ceilings, perfect spaces to display art and French Glass Doors that open to the views and light breezes of an Arizona evening

A combination of Saltillo Tile and Hickory Wood Triellage pattern draw the Chef's Kitchen and Great room together which serve as the heart of the home. These spaces are thoughtfully designed and well-suited for everyday living and entertaining.

The extraordinary kitchen was designed with a chef in mind and is well appointed for the love of cooking. Chef features include 2 islands, a center island made of distressed wood and a thick butcher block countertop, a breakfast island highlighted with golden fantasy granite counters that are a theme throughout the kitchen, Viking professional range with 6 burners/grill/ side-by-side double ovens, pot filler, custom exhaust hood, 2 dishwashers. warming drawer, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, Dacor microwave oven plus a Dacor wall oven, reclaimed tile imported from France, frames the backsplash of the stove while the Alder cabinetry, sky light, recessed lighting, built-in desk with cook book storage round out the kitchen. A pass-through leads to a large walk-in pantry and Butlers Pantry complete with ample storage. The Butler's Pantry is the perfect place to showcase your stemware and is equipped with a Scottsman ice maker and beverage refrigerator. It is highlighted with a hammered copper sink, a Herbeau faucet and custom faux paint finishes by Nedra Foster.

The Great Room is accented with exposed wood beam ceilings, a gas fireplace, recessed lighting, sound system, built-in entertainment center finished in distressed Alder wood and Nedra Foster custom faux paint finishes. Natural light pours into the space, tying the Great Room, Kitchen and back patio together. French doors lead to the expansive covered patio. Enjoy al fresco dining and the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that Arizona is so well known for.

A split floor plan with the master suite, exercise room and office on one side and secondary bedrooms, expansive laundry room and lower level game room on the other, lends to both privacy and function for everyday living.

Awaken each day to unbelievable views of Camelback Mountain from the comfort of your Master Suite. Finished with hickory wood flooring, French doors to the front courtyard, plantation shutters, crown molding and custom paint, the spa like setting comforts the soul. The master bath is beautifully appointed with separate his/hers vanities accented with travertine stone tops, custom cabinetry, separate soaking tub with old time faucet, walk-in shower, water closet with bidet, travertine flooring and spacious walk-in closet with built-in organizers.

The exercise room is just down the hall from the master suite and is finished with rubberized flooring, equipment storage and mirrored walls, this room could be easily converted into a 5th bedroom.

The home office features a custom built-in desk, separate door to the rear patio and a 3/4 bath with access to the pool area.

A spacious arched hallway leads the way to the 3 Secondary En-Suite Bedrooms with walk-in closets, a spacious laundry room and 3-car garage serve this side of the home. The lower level makes for the ideal game room, media room, craft room or guest suite with exposed stained concrete floors, chalk board wall, built-in custom Alder cabinetry, dry bar and beverage refrigerator, ¾ bath and extra storage.

The resort style back yard is perfect for those who wish to enjoy the active Arizona lifestyle year round. The mature and well-manicured landscape includes a bougainvillea draped archway that details the patio creating a colorful and welcoming backdrop. The expansive covered patio accented in upside down Saltillo tile was designed for outdoor dining and entertaining. The built-in Lynx gas BBQ is ready for grilling and overlooks to the custom putting green. A cool beverage hits the spot on warm summer days before taking a dip in the pool or spa while the outdoor gas fireplace is the perfect place to relax on cooler evenings. You will not be disappointed with Camelback Mountain as your backdrop in your back yard oasis.

Situated in a prime location between Phoenix, Arcadia, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, this thoughtfully designed home built by Dan Madison is living perfection for the person, family or couple that seeks privacy, space and close proximity to the wonderful amenities such as dining, shopping and hiking.