17584 N 96TH Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

This beautifully updated home in the prestigious, guard-gated community of Windgate Ranch is perfectly positioned on a premium corner lot, this property offers exceptional privacy, bordering open NAOS space and backing to a serene desert preserve with view fencing and stunning mountain and sunset views. As you approach, you'll be welcomed by a private gated courtyard with a tranquil fountain, thoughtfully transformed into a unique outdoor living space. Enjoy movie nights under the stars with a custom outdoor movie screen shade or challenge friends to a life-sized game on the built-in chessboard. A detached, climate-controlled structure within the courtyard currently serves as a private gym but is ideal for a variety of uses. The custom steel and glass front door opens to a thoughtfully designed interior featuring both formal and informal living spaces, a dedicated office with custom built-in bookshelves, and an upstairs loft. A built-in dry bar with Sub-Zero Wolf appliances, including a coffee maker, two beverage fridges, along with custom shelving and cabinetry, adds both function and elegance. The chef's kitchen is a true showstopper with high-end appliances including a WOLF speed oven and wall oven, 48" Sub-Zero French door refrigerator, Asko dishwasher, and induction cooktop (pre-wired for gas). A massive center island and walk-in butler's pantry complete this dream kitchen. Retreat to the backyard oasis, perfect for entertaining, with a sparkling pool and spa, cozy gas fire pit, a louvered pergola adorned with café lights, and a built-in outdoor kitchen with BBQ. This yard offers a relaxing setting to unwind and take in the stunning Arizona sunsets, with soft lighting enhancing the evening ambiance. Additional thoughtful upgrades include two electric car chargers, a sleek built-in storage garage cabinet system, and smart home features such as Nest thermostats and a Nest doorbell. Floodlights have been added to the service side and rear of the home for extra visibility, while permanent holiday lighting installed along all eaves creates a beautiful, ambient glow year-round. Inside, you'll find elegant wood plantation shutters on the windows and newly replaced carpet throughout the upstairs level, completing this home's blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience, in one of Scottsdale's most sought-after communities, just minutes from top-rated schools, hiking trails, and upscale shopping and dining. As a resident of Windgate Ranch, you'll enjoy a resort-style lifestyle with access to nearly six acres of lush green space, scenic walking trails, and nearby hiking paths. The community offers multiple playgrounds, picnic ramadas, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, sand volleyball, and three pools and spas with poolside cabanas. There's also an open-air living room perfect for gatherings. Indoor amenities include a Member's Clubhouse with a full kitchen, bar, and spacious back patio, a fully equipped fitness center, as well as the Windgate Room equipped with tables, chairs, a microwave, and refrigerator, ideal for hosting private events.