Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a small enclave of guard-gated custom homes in the coveted La Paloma Estates, this Kevin Howard-designed, one level custom home built in 2004 delivers a masterful 6365 sf floor plan w/ 5 bedrooms, an office, an exercise room & a large media/playroom. An abundance of architectural detail both inside & outside. North-south orientation w/ majestic Catalina Mountain views & true privacy created by the adjacent golf course buffered by natural desert. Bright & airy Mediterranean style home w/ classic touches that yield a timeless palette for adding personal style. Enter through an exposed aggregate circular driveway...CLICK MORE ....lined w/ perfectly manicured hedges. The first impression reveals a home constructed with quality materials such as concrete columns, tile porches, schist rock fireplaces, and wood beams. Grand foyer at entry with exquisite finishes, formal living room w/ FP & formal dining room designed for sophisticated gatherings or hosting guests on special occasions. Elegant, arched encasement windows set the tone for the refined finishes throughout the home & fill the space w/ incredible natural light. A high level of quality is displayed throughout the home w/ features including custom light fixtures, encasement windows, 8-foot doors, upgraded hardware, and hardwood & porcelain floors. Dream Kitchen: Spacious & bright Chef's kitchen w/ an oversized center island, custom cabinetry, Ogee Edge granite counters, 2 sinks, custom hood vent, Dacor stainless steel appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, granite backsplash & built-in desk area. A curved wall of windows compliments the breakfast area w/ views of the resort-style backyard. Distinctive Great Room: The kitchen opens to an exceptional great room w/ a distinctive schist rock fireplace, high wood-beamed ceilings & built-in custom cabinetry. Walls of windows flank the great room w/ a beautifully landscaped patio w/ an impressive fountain to the south & a deep-covered patio to the north that spans the length of the home allowing plenty of space for dining, entertaining & spending time w/ friends & family. Resort-Style Backyard: Dreamy, oasis style backyard w/ pool, spa, artificial turf, outdoor fireplace, rose gardens & shady mesquite trees set in the backdrop of the Catalina Mountain views. The built-in BBQ/Bar area w/ sink is conveniently located just off the kitchen. The Dynamic Floor Plan: This thoughtfully designed, split bedroom floor plan home has an exercise room, media/game room & office in addition to the 5 large bedrooms & 4.5 baths. Private, separate en-suite guest bedroom with a w/ stylish bathroom finished in Italian porcelain tile. Powder room in the public space for guests. The media/game room w/ wet bar, custom built-ins, hardwood floors & sliding glass doors to the back patio is the perfect separate bonus space for a playroom, a place to do homework, or a TV/gaming room. A sizable separate office/den is yet another additional space. Huge master suite w/ private north & south patios & a spacious bathroom w/ dual vanities, garden tub & separate shower has a big walk-in closet. All additional bedrooms have oversized walk-in closets. Spacious laundry room w/ tons of custom cabinets for storage, a sink & drying bars. All HVAC equipment replaced in 2018. 1206 SF oversized garage with epoxy floors and sizable workshop with built-in cabinets and sink. The ultimate foothills location: La Paloma Estates is the only foothills guard-gated country club subdivision with custom homes only. This low density lay-out provides a very serene and peaceful experience that is unparalleled. La Paloma Country Club is located in the heart of the central foothills and is incredibly convenient to the best shopping, restaurants and entertainment in the Tucson area. Get to the University of Arizona campus and downtown in 15 minutes or less. Tucson's premier outdoor shopping center, La Encantada Mall is 5 minutes away. The Country Club: La Paloma Country Club is home to 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus signature designed year-round golf. This Troon Prive Club gives exclusive access to extraordinary golf and lifestyle benefits throughout the world. Membership includes a state of the art 24-hour athletic club with personal training and group fitness classes, a heated lap pool, and a premier tennis club with 8 hard courts and 2 clay courts. Amazing dining options include the Montecito grill for indoor or outdoor dining overlooking the golf course, the turn for a quick bite, Azul at the resort and Sabino's Pool Bar and Grill. Membership provides access to the resort's 5-pool oasis with 177 ft sidewinder slide and multiple spas. La Paloma Spa and Salon is on the property with a multitude of spa and salon services. District #16 Schools: Rated the best school district in Arizona 4 years in a row with a reputation for exemplary academic standards and programs, we are helping an ever-expanding group of students experience the tradition of excellence in education that we have established.