13501 E Sahuaro Sunset Road, Tucson, AZ 85749 (MLS# 22627260)

Stories: One

Construction: Masonry Stucco

Style: Modern; Southwestern

Roof: Built-Up - Reflect

Living Areas: Great Room; Off Kitchen

Dining Areas: Formal Dining Room

Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Exhaust Fan; Kitchen Island; Microwave; Prep Sink; Refrigerator; Warming Drawer

Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Separate Shower(s); Soaking Tub

Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Separate Showers; Shower & Tub

Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Storage; Sink; Washer

Extra Room: Library

Guest Facilities: None

Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Beamed Ceilings; High Ceilings; Skylights; Split Bedroom Plan; Walk-In Closet(s)

Fireplace: Bee Hive; Fire Pit; Gas

Fireplace Location: Dining Room; Great Room; Patio; Primary Bedroom

Floor Covering: Carpet; Stone

Window Covering: Stay

Technology: Alarm System; High Speed Internet

Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air; Dual; Zoned

Main Heating: Gas Pac; Natural Gas; Zoned

Water Heater: Natural Gas

Gas: Natural

Sewer: Septic

Water: Public

Accessibility Option: None

Security: Security Lights; Smoke Detector(s)

Pool: Heated; Solar Pool Heater

Spa: Conventional

Fence: Masonry; Stucco Finish

Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Natural Desert; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees

Landscape - Rear: Artificial Turf; Decorative Gravel; Low Care; Natural Desert; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees

View: Desert; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Rural; Sunrise; Sunset

Road Type: Paved

Road Maintenance: HOA

Driveway: Circular

RV Parking: None

Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue; Waterfall

Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash; Borders Common Area; Elevated Lot; North/South Exposure

Neighborhood Feature: Exercise Facilities; Gated; Horse Facilities; Horses Allowed; Lake; Paved Street; Pool; Spa; Tennis Courts

Assoc Fees Includes: Common Area Maint; Gated Community; Street Maint

Assoc Amenities: Clubhouse; Pool; Spa/Hot Tub; Tennis Courts

Terms: Cash; Conventional; Submit

Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Loan Pre-Qual

Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Seller Prop Disclosure

Special Conditions: None

Upon selling their family business and finding themselves with the opportunity to begin the next chapter of their lives anywhere in the world, the owners chose Tucson. With an uncompromising vision, they assembled an exceptional team of architects, builders, designers, and artisans to create a residence that would not only celebrate their achievements but also provide an extraordinary setting for their remarkable collection of Western art and Native American rugs. Their objective was to create a home of enduring architectural significance, one that would be equally suited for comfortable family living and sophisticated entertaining, with exceptional materials, uncompromising craftsmanship, and an attention to detail rarely encountered. More than two decades later, the success of that vision is unmistakable. Centered around three defining elements--architecture, art, and landscape--the estate represents an extraordinary expression of refined desert living. When selecting an architect capable of translating their vision into reality, there was only one name under consideration: Ron Robinette. Recognized for his ability to create architecture that responds to and celebrates the surrounding desert environment, Robinette conceived a residence that embraces its extraordinary setting through dramatic architectural volumes, expansive walls of glass, and an effortless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Nearly every room offers a carefully framed view of the surrounding mountains, desert landscape, or distant city lights, while generously proportioned public spaces accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale entertaining. Equally important was the thoughtful integration of expansive wall space to showcase the owners' significant art collection. A grand reception foyer introduces the home's impressive scale and architectural sophistication, opening to a breathtaking living room with soaring 20-foot ceilings, a magnificent fireplace, flagstone floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the swimming pool, expansive desert vistas, and a spectacular panorama of twinkling city lights. Three generously proportioned bedroom suites offer exceptional privacy, luxury, and comfort, while a private study adjoining the primary suite provides a quiet and intimate retreat. Throughout the residence, monumental scale is balanced by understated elegance, exceptional materials, and exquisite craftsmanship. Distinctive architectural elements, including antique interior doors sourced from Holler & Saunder, contribute to the home's remarkable character and timeless appeal. The estate's magnificent grounds are equally extraordinary. Conceived and executed by celebrated landscape designer Tom Black of Plants of Distinction, the landscaping represented an investment exceeding $1 million at the time of its original installation more than two decades ago. Today, the mature landscape is a testament to the extraordinary vision and investment behind its creation, seamlessly integrating the architecture with its natural surroundings while providing a spectacular setting for outdoor living and entertaining. The result is a carefully orchestrated landscape that celebrates the beauty of the Sonoran Desert without competing with it. Perhaps the property's most remarkable feature lies beyond the residence itself. A majestic, saguaro-studded private canyon, sculpted by nature and seemingly untouched by time, was immortalized by artist Francis Koch in his painting Majestic Canyon. The very canyon depicted in this work of art lies within the estate's boundaries, lending a remarkable artistic provenance to an already exceptional property. Together with its direct adjacency to the Coronado National Forest, this extraordinary natural landmark creates a setting of unparalleled beauty, privacy, and tranquility. Offered for the first time by the owners who conceived and commissioned its creation, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an architecturally significant estate where design, craftsmanship, and natural beauty converge in perfect harmony. More than just another exceptional residence, this is a true collector's property--an irreplaceable expression of architectural artistry and one of Tucson's most compelling residential offerings.