Welcome to La Villa Serena
Desert Paradise Found
Private Estate in the Tucson Mountains
Paradise
Private Paradise at the Edge of Saguaro National Park
Elegance
Award-Winning Architect
Designed by award-winning architect Rob Paulus, this property features a distinctive 100-foot radius arc design that has been showcased in design magazines and a popular music video. Built fortress-like with concrete, split-face block, steel framing, and a steel roof, the structures are anchored into a dynamite-excavated rhyolite rock hill left by ancient volcanic activity. Remodeled interior features include polished industrial concrete floors throughout common areas, 40″×40″ porcelain “white concrete” tiles in bedrooms for soft accents, natural quartzite and marble pebble bathrooms, and limestone counters in bathrooms and laundry (with Caesarstone in the kitchen for durability). Custom welded iron framed windows and doors (all double-pane glass) complement the plaster and masonry walls as do the 36 perimeter clerestory window at the top of the arc that playfully tease in the differing angles and hues of desert skies.
Harmony
Architectural Masterpiece with Breathtaking Views
Luxury
Extensive Luxury Remodel and Upgrades
The comprehensive remodel includes, but is not limited to, new custom cabinetry throughout and California Closets installations; premium plumbing fixtures (Grohe, Franke, Toto); Lutron, Ecobee, Pentair, 2GIG, MyQ, and other smart electrical systems; LED lighting throughout including a ~90-foot monorail gallery fixture and Italian Beluga crystal spotlights; solid core wood and glass doors. The master bathroom features Robern lighted cabinets and heated mirror, an Anzzi freestanding solid tub, dual Scarabeo sinks atop limestone, and a real stone shower with a full-sized landscape-viewing window. All walls have been re-plastered, and all 5 new HVAC units installed, to name a few things.
The chef’s kitchen package centers around a 9’×5′ Caesarstone waterfall island and includes: 48″ Bluestar Professional Range with two gas ovens with French doors, a 48″ Bluestar hood with 1400 CFM external blower, a 48″ True Manufacturing refrigerator, a Gaggenau speed oven, a Miele dishwasher, a 24″ Zephyr wine cooler, a 18″ KitchenAid compactor, a 42″ Franke sink with Grohe commercial faucet, a 19″ Franke prep sink, and a built-in 44″ TEC infrared grill (exterior). Additional amenities include Electrolux laundry appliances, tankless water heaters, and one-piece Toto toilets throughout. The fully-remodeled guest house features a Wolf gas cooktop, a Sub Zero refrigerator, a Frigidaire microwave, a Kraus sink, and LG laundry.
Retreat
Exceptional Design Meets Privacy, Comfort, and Features
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath estate offers 4225 SF of living space with three dual-fuel fireplaces. The 311 SF covered patio and outdoor kitchen that sits above the massive pool and deck features 150-year-old reclaimed oak timbers, a wood-burning fireplace, a 44” TEC infrared grill, and a 2023-installed industrial misting system and Coolaroo shades. The dining room showcases a 150-year-old reclaimed oak barn-wood table mounted on concrete and steel. The 676 SF air-conditioned garage includes workshop space, ceiling storage racks, polyaspartic flooring finish, adjustable LED lighting, and new Corten steel overhead doors with sealed perimeters. Enjoy exceptional privacy with no homes visible to the south, only one distant home to the west, a neighbor over the northeast hill, and distant eastward properties.
Paradise
Lush Desert Oasis Landscaping
Systems
State-of-the-Art Systems and Infrastructure
The property has six AC units (two Lenox splits, one Trane package, three mini splits) all replaced in November 2023 with transferable warranties. Water infrastructure: a 4” water utility main feeds 3050 gallons of on-site water storage (contained in a block/rock building as a water pass-through buffer) followed by a constant pressure pump (consistently delivering 70-90 PSI throughout the property) that is then followed by a state-of-the-art multistage, whole-house water treatment system (softener, sediment and carbon filtration down to 1-micron followed by UV purification, and RO in the main kitchen). A B-Hyve WiFi irrigation controller controls irrigation watering. A block-enclosed structure also houses pool equipment for noise reduction and equipment longevity.
The permitted remodel also included roof repairs and updates, replacement of 70+ window panes, electrical upgrades with whole-house surge protection, plumbing renovations, exterior sealing, automatic door bottoms for threshold sealing, new window screens, fresh plaster and paint, and a complete pool restoration with new PebbleTech finish, upgraded tiles, and LED lighting. The guest house is fully self-sufficient, and the property features a 400A solar-ready electrical panel.
Excellence
Key Features
Contemporary
1997
Nov. 2023
Perfect for guests or a home office.
Two-car garage with ample storage and eight open parking spaces.
Stunning views of city lights and mountains.
Landscaping: Extensive custom outdoor pathway lighting and a variety of desert flora.
Heated lap pool and private spa area.
Built-in barbecue and outdoor fireplace.
Equipped with Lutron Smart Devices for seamless control.
$10,198 per year
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