8125 N Placita Sur Oeste, Tucson, AZ 85741

Hidden just minutes east from The Pavilions at I-10 are six Tucson gems which rarely change hands. One is up for sale. Down a quiet, unassuming patchwork road, through custom gates and perimeter fencing hides a local builder's personal retirement haven. A stone driveway and parking area with plenty of room for your boat or RV borders mature, professionally landscaped, gardens with mature shade trees for wildlife, mixed privacy and chain-link fencing, a huge brick barbecue area, a stall and exercise area for horses and parking for trailers. Pathways wind through the property leading to a custom pool, spa and patio for entertaining. This Santa Fe house itself is surrounded on two sides with large wrap-around verandas. An oversized custom door opens into the large front living room with flagstone fireplace, sealed brick floors, saguaro rib shutters and an 18-foot ceiling with Vega beams and latillas in a herring bone pattern. An archway leads to the First Bedroom with full bath, custom stonework, large closet, sitting area and loft movie theater. Toward the center of the house is the large kitchen with central island, singular custom cabinetry, slab granite countertops, new (2023) appliances, breakfast bar, sitting area and alcove dining with room for 10 overlooking the back garden. The Second Bedroom just off the kitchen (currently furnished as a reading room) has a large walk-in closet and doorway to the pool and gardens. In the opposite direction a 30-foot gallery hallway lined with massive windows passes the Second Bath arriving at the Master Suite with circular poolside sitting room, veranda doors, fireplace and second 18-foot ceiling with Vega beams. The Master Bath has a full shower, oversized jet-tub, double sinks, custom cabinetry, and cedar walk-in closet. On the roof, a new (2022) HVAC system with two A/C units and two hot water heaters, powered by fully-owned solar panels (2022) providing 80-90% of your energy, will serve you for many decades. A discrete ladder provides easy access for watching starry nights, fireworks and Tucson storms with views from Mt. Lemmon to the Tucson Mountains. Friendly neighbors and wildlife watching complete this rare gem, so hard to find in this price range. Make an appointment for a showing today.