Real Estate

Wow House: $3.9M Hilltop Estate In The Catalina Foothills

This Catalina Foothills estate, just outside of Tucson, was made for entertaining with multiple bars, fireplaces and a resort-style pool.

TUCSON, AZ — This once-in-a-lifetime Catalina Foothills estate selling for $3.9 million comes with a pool house, guest house and plenty of entertaining space in the main house.

Own this magnificent Catalina Foothills hilltop estate at a newly reduced price. The home was built by noted land developer & philanthropists Donald and Joan Diamond. Known for buying the best of the best, Mr. Diamond selected this site in the Foothills to build his dream creation.

The house is situated on over seven acres in Diamond's development ''The Canyons'', a coveted Tucson neighborhood. The choice location offers unmatched city, mountain and private canyon views. It also borders the Coronado National Forest for ultimate privacy. Designed by Lewis DeWitt Hall, this sprawling estate was designed for luxury living and entertaining while still capturing the true essence of Tucson. Even though it's grand, the home still manages to be warm and inviting.

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The main residence features two luxurious bedroom suites. One features a fireplace and reading nook that opens onto a private patio with a spa and unobstructed views of Finger Rock. It's also stocked with two large walk-in closets and a master bathroom featuring imported hand-painted tiles, a jacuzzi tub and steam shower.

The private office and adjoining library overlooks the grand living room with solid hardwood floors, fireplace, beamed ceilings, walls of windows and panoramic mountain views. The open kitchen is any chef or caterer's dream with mesquite cabinets, Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, a walk-in pantry, a large center island with raised serving area, a hand-painted mural by Andrew Rush and a butler's pantry.

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For entertaining, there are two full-size bars on each level, a walk-in temperature controlled wine cellar and a media room that could be converted into another bedroom if needed. Step out to the expansive front patio and gorgeous courtyard to experience jaw dropping city views. The back patio features a resort-like pool and grotto designed to incorporate the native boulders and desert environment while reflecting the majestic Catalina Mountains.

The adjacent pool house has two changing rooms, one bathroom, a sauna and a lower-level exercise room. Guests will never want to leave the 2, 589 square foot guest house with three spacious bedroom suites, a full kitchen, three fireplaces, Saltillo floors, beamed ceilings and private patios overlooking the twinkling city lights and magnificent mountain vistas. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own such a landmark estate in the heart of the Foothills.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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