Contemporary southwest custom hillside Desert Highlands villa, with spectacular mountain views, is an architectural masterpiece built in 2008 with the upmost level of quality construction & craftsmanship. Meeting all 26 criteria of the City of Scottsdale Green Build Program, this ''Green Home'' has a meticulous attention to detail offering the very finest of finishes to include Autumn blend flagstone, solid wood beams cut from expired standing timber shaped on site & kilned for 30 days in Holbrook, Arizona before installation, massive granite slabs, hand carved front entry & interior doors, custom cabinetry & hardware, Wolf gas cook top/oven, SubZero refrigerator, 2 Miele dishwashers, custom hammered metal vent hood & bar with wine tower, beverage drawers, sink & ice maker. Built of EF concrete block construction & finished with quality details that exude the contemporary feel of the desert southwest, this stunning home was designed to capture the breathtaking views, abundant rock crossings, natural desert landscape & views of the Jack Nicklaus championship golf course throughout the living space. Whether entering from the elevator at street level or the hand carved front door, elegance emanates in every detail of the open floor plan. Retractable patio doors open to an outdoor living space with heated pebble finish pool, spa & water feature for enjoying all the seasons of Arizona. Patios wrap around the property with fire elements or fireplaces at each location as well as the main entrance for enjoying cool Arizona desert evenings. The split master suite with viewing patio & master bath with endless private views of rock crossings & Pinnacle Peak is a tranquil retreat. 2 separate guest suites create a resort experience for guests with both offering individual sitting patios, en suite baths, walk-in closets, stone & opulent finishes. The separate casita with en suite bath, sitting room & walk-in closet is tucked away for privacy at street level. This custom home is the epitome of the desert lifestyle combining exquisite beauty with green functionality. Desert Highlands world class amenities include a Jack Nicklaus championship golf course, award winning clubhouse featuring ''Jack's'' gastropub, state of the art fitness center, Highlands Racquet Club with grass, clay courts, pickleball courts & more.