Spacious, gracious, intelligently upgraded classic home high in the pristine Sonoran desert above Cave Creek. Expansive views with unparalleled privacy. The elevation from this 9.9 acre mountainside parcel presents breathtaking sunsets and dark skies at night that illuminate the stars! Remodeled in 2017 and upgraded through 2024 with high-end modern finishes while preserving the integrity of the original homestead built in 1975. Wholly owned solar was added in 2021. This is one-of-a-kind! The 3490sf hacienda (main house) is 3 bdrm (en-suite), study w/closet, gourmet kitchen, & dramatic great rm/dining rm overlooking view and saltwater pool (with pool heater added in 2020) and extensive patios. The 676sf casita has 1 bdrm & bath, kitchenette & living room w/deck overlooking the desert.... In 2021 an atelier/art studio with tile flooring and air conditioning was created by remodeling a storage room. The Mediterranean architecture is enhanced w/ stone walkways, iron archways w/ flowering vines, fruit trees & steel trellised patios. The original supporting wood beams in the Great Room are from the Prescott National Forest. Custom concrete Saltillo tile designed floors provide a maintenance free surface underfoot. A locally designed bespoke gate was added in 2023.