15 Biltmore Estates Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (MLS# 6636402)

$7,500,000
15 Biltmore Estates Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85016
MLS# 6636402
7 beds  |  10 baths
Vernon Swaback, the home's Architect, who was an Apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright and remained with the Wright Organization for 20+ years, oversaw the Arizona Biltmore Hotel's renovation in the 70's and then worked on the subsequent master plan of the surrounding 1,000+ acres known as the Arizona Biltmore Estates. Swaback's own firm was also retained by the hotel to design further expansion and renovations of the hotel and he was the Owner's choice to design 15 Biltmore Estates Drive. This phenomenal home with its resort-like grounds that encompass 1.67 acres, includes this artistically shaped heated pool with its adjacent copper fountains plus a separate Guesthouse.
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Vernon Swaback, the home's Architect, who was an Apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright and remained with the Wright Organization for 20+ years, oversaw the Arizona Biltmore Hotel's renovation in the 70's and then worked on the subsequent master plan of the surrounding 1,000+ acres known as the Arizona Biltmore Estates. Swaback's own firm was also retained by the hotel to design further expansion and renovations of the hotel and he was the Owner's choice to design 15 Biltmore Estates Drive. This phenomenal home with its resort-like grounds that encompass 1.67 acres, includes this artistically shaped heated pool with its adjacent copper fountains plus a separate Guesthouse. With its angular and flowing lines combined with stone and copper accents, the home is both majestic and yet quietly refined. The home is accessed through its distinctively paved circular driveway's electronic gate from Biltmore Estates Drive. The view of the distinctive Porte-cochere from the home's front entry. Porte-cochere's outstanding custom limestone columns with copper details. With its graceful curving cove lines, the angular skylight brings a sculptural dimension and great drama to the 2,100+ square foot exceptional Great Room. The home features a specially designed lighting system that creates a candle-lit ambience and magical intimacy. The architectural approach to the ceiling from the angular skylight brings the outside in. The Brazilian hand-scraped cherry floors, beautiful limestone and travertine were masterfully designed and installed in this home. The exceptionally appointed recessed Bar features a television concealed beneath and operating panel that slides out of view with a push of a button. Additionally, the appliances include a KitchenAid stainless steel dishwasher and compactor, Scotsman refrigerator and ice maker plus a U-Line wine cooler. The fireplace is sculpted of limestone and serves as the center point of a quiet setting for conversation. The home's interior designer divided the incomparable Great Room into ideal seating arrangements for visiting, family dining and for entertaining either intimate or large gatherings. The Dining area of the Great Room is perfectly situated for family dining with its view of the home's remarkable surroundings. For a large gathering the table can expand to several times its length beneath the phenomenal Great Room's skylight that's truly like no other. The Kitchen offers fine maple custom crafted cabinetry, beautiful granite counters and features fine appliances. Additionally, for the gourmet cook or caterer there is a "Baking Center", a huge Butler's Pantry, a stainless steel warming station with heat lamps and a cork-like tile floor that's easy on the body! The spacious breakfast room offers a delightful curved window seat niche and the room also features custom crafted fine maple cabinetry and built-ins. Tucked way in the background behind the sliding doors is the baking center offering ample storage for equipment. The perfect hide-a-way for a movie, a game or a good book. The room is detailed with custom crafted fine cabinetry and there is a galley/snack bar in the hall just outside of the Media Room. Detailed in custom crafted cherry cabinetry and Brazilian hand-scraped fine cherry floors. The stunning gallery entry hall to the Master Suite includes recessed fine cabinetry on either side and the suite offers beautiful cherry floors. The sitting room is very relaxing and it's such a comfortable space that offers a limestone detailed cozy fireplace with exceptional custom built-ins on both sides. The Master Bedroom section of the Master Suite is very restful as well and includes custom ceiling detailing, a built-in custom crafted wall unit and the bedroom has access to the patio through its sliding glass doors. There are 3 granite vanity tops with 4 sinks, elegantly detailed custom cabinetry, a snail shower, a steam shower, a jetted tub, 2 toilet compartments and 2 roomy separate walk-in closets. The sliding glass doors disappear thus creating an indoor-outdoor environment between the space and home's exterior. The spa room also includes a sauna plus a relaxing lounging area. The home's distinctive staircase with its charming window seat leads to 2 secondary spacious en suite bedrooms. The East one is used as a home office and the balcony and the West bedroom have access to the great terrace with a wonderful view of Piestewa Peak and it also overlooks the grounds and the Estates Golf Course. The cozy area for seating at the corner of the covered patio includes another beautifully crafted fireplace. This patio off the Great Room is lined with limestone columns with copper details and the flooring was artistically designed using limestone and travertine. In the Arizona Foothills Magazine article featured in their September 1999 issue after the residence was completed, the home's Architect, Vernon Swaback said, "An architect can do nothing without the spiritual lift of an uncommon client. This house had a great client." The spacious patio between the home and the guest house is a wonderful entertaining area that includes a wet bar and a cooking area with a stainless steel BBQ. The architectural details in this residence whether high or low are exceptional and the views from this home are exceptional, as well. The upstairs includes a lovely terrace with views of Piestewa Peak, the grounds and the Estates Golf Course. The location of 15 Biltmore Estates Dr. offers picturesque views of the Arizona sunsets. The artistically designed copper fountain features cascading water that flows into the pool. The delightful ramada is quiet spot adjacent to the pool offering a great view of the golf course and the grounds. This home's resort-like grounds with its pool and patios are extraordinary. The expansive backyard of the home is located beyond the patio and pool area. Distinctive custom crafted limestone columns with copper detailing. The attached side vehicle entry garage is accessed through the home's electronic gated entry and it includes a tall profile door at its West bay. The architectural symmetry and the attention to detail in Vernon Swaback's work is remarkable even from afar.

Property Description
This world-class 1-Owner residence at the Arizona Biltmore Estates was designed by Vernon Swaback, Architect/apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright and is located on a 1.67 AC view lot on the Estates Course/formerly Adobe. The majestic and timeless home on its resort-like grounds features an extraordinary 2,100+ SF Great Room, recessed wet bar, Kitchen created for event catering, custom limestone columns and surfaces, copper details throughout, 2-powder rooms, Brazilian hand-scraped cherry floors, exceptional millwork, an outstanding Master Suite & spa room, wonderful study, workout room, tv/game. Meticulously built of metal stud walls, steel, topped with a distinctive copper roof and includes a live-in/nanny wing. Main house / 12,503 SF, Guest house / 863 SF or Total living area of 13,366 SF.

Details
Maps
Contract Information
Status Change Date: 2023-12-31
List Price: $7,500,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $7,500,000
List Date: 2023-12-01
Type: ER
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Subagents: N
Buyer/Broker: Y
Buyer Broker $/%: %
Comp to Buyer Broker: 2.5
Variable Commission: N
Location, Tax & Legal
House Number: 15
Street Name: Biltmore Estates
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Phoenix
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85016
Zip4: 2821
Country: USA
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor's Map #: 12
Assessor's Parcel #: 822
Assessor Number: 164-12-822
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 56 SQUAW PEAK VISTA AMD MCR 021234
Subdivision: SQUAW PEAK VISTA AMD
Tax Municipality: Phoenix
Taxes: 56741
Tax Year: 2023
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family - Detached
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 7
# Bathrooms: 10
Approx SQFT: 13366
Price/SqFt: 561.13
Guest House SqFt: 863
Horses: N
Builder Name: Dan L. Finch Corp.
Year Built: 1997
Approx Lot SqFt: 72663
Approx Lot Acres: 1.668
Pool: Private Only
Planned Comm Name: Arizona Biltmore Estates
Marketing Name: Biltmore
Elementary School: Madison Rose Lane School
Jr. High School: Madison #1 Middle School
High School: Camelback High School
Elementary School District: Madison Elementary District
High School District: Phoenix Union High School District
Remarks & Misc
Cross Street: 24th St. & Missouri Ave.
Directions: E off 24th St. @ Missouri Ave. (becomes Thunderbird Trail), then Right at Biltmore Estates Dr. & follow the loop to the East side and 15 Biltmore Estates Dr. is on your Left. No sign at residence.
Geo Lat: 33.516185
Geo Lon: -112.017881
Legal Info
Township: 2N
Range: 3E
Section: 14
Lot Number: 56
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 155
HOA Fee: 325
HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: ABEVA
HOA Telephone: 602-955-1003
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: Y
PAD Paid (Freq): Annually
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 325
Disclosure Fees HOA: 245
Other Fees HOA: 155
Other Fees Description: N/A
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 27.08
Architect
Architect: Vernon Swaback
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Items Updated
Roof Partial/Full: Partial
Kitchen Partial/Full: Partial
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 5
Total Covered Spaces: 5
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Contemporary
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Sinks; Tub with Jets; Bidet
Master Bedroom: Split; Downstairs
Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Other Bedroom Downstairs; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Fireplace: 3+ Fireplace; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood
Windows: Sunscreen(s); Dual Pane
Pool Features: Private; Fenced; Heated; Play Pool
Spa: Private; Heated
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Golf Course
Dining Area: Dining in LR/GR; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Elec; Cook Top Gas; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Countertops; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside
Other Rooms: Great Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room; Media Room
Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Drink Wtr Filter Sys
Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Pre-Wire Sat Dish; Sat Dish TV Ownd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Available; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security Sys Owned
Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Childrens Play Area; Circular Drive; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo/Ramada; Patio; Separate Guest House
Parking Features: Electric Door Opener; Gated Parking; Over Height Garage; Separate Strge Area; Side Vehicle Entry
Construction: Frame - Metal; Other (See Remarks)
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Built-Up; Foam; Metal
Cooling: Refrigeration; Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Natural Gas
Plumbing: Recirculation Pump
Energy/Green Feature: Multi-Zones
Utilities: SRP; SW Gas
Water: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block
Property Description: Golf Course Lot; Mountain View(s)
Landscaping: Grass Front; Grass Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Lockbox Type: None
Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint
Assoc Rules/Info: Pets OK (See Rmrks); No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat; Prof Managed
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Jeff Polett Realty Company

Last Updated: January - 13 - 2024

15 Biltmore Estates Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016 - MLS# 6636402

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