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We're selling our "Casa Encantada" in Tucson!
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Luxuriate in the charm of yesteryear -- with all the modern conveniences...

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Peek into your future Dining Room through a character-defining old-world architectural element -- the "tri-partite" arched main window is typical of many of the neighborhood's Spanish Colonial Revival and Southwest style houses

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A charming front porch beckons a deep welcome with an early evening glow
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Mature landscaping enhances the aesthetic value - oleander, sego palm, canary island palm, mesquite, Mexican fan palm, bird of paradise, periwinkle, sycamore, jasmine, and more
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Classic, perfectly-scaled southwest desert architecture -- Spanish Colonial Revival, circa 1923

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The front porch features include: a stamped-concrete porch surrounded by a low adobe-style wall, classic romantic casement windows, and Mission-style light fixtures which operate on a convenient timer

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Nestle in here with your coffee and paper (or Kindle or iPad!), drenched in morning sunlight

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Gracious & welcoming entry foyer with gleaming hardwood floors lovingly refurbished and original to the home
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The living room invites you to snuggle up to the cozy gas fireplace with original surround and niche for a treasured sculpture -- while bathed in sunlight form the south and east-facing fairy-tale casement windows

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French doors, arched doorways, coved ceilings, hardwood floors -- this architectural gem has it all

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Delight in your south-facing dining room where the gorgeous light is always changing throughout the day

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French doors lead to the shady west courtyard with deck and soothing fountain feature. Warm, bright colors abound. Arched doorway to the right leads into kitchen.
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Newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, travertine, high-quality maple cabinetry, refinished original hardwood floors and many exquisite details

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The sunny Guest Bedroom can be used as a main bedroom, home office or artist's studio.  The door on the left affords private access to the Hall Bath.

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The newly-remodeled bathroom boasts travertine, glass block and lots of artful attention to detail

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Enjoy the luxury of a rain-showerhead -- and the freedom from a shower curtain that the artful glass-block shower wall gives you

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Beautiful flat river-rock accents adorn the travertine-shower surround

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The Master Bedroom is one of the loveliest spots in the home, with delicious morning rays of sunlight, gleaming hardwood floors, a view onto the Meditation Garden surrounded by bougainvillea, purple ornamental grasses, climbing flowering vines, Lady Banks rose, rosemary, sage, Mexican bird of paradise, pampas grass and a new orange tree

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We added a French door to the Master Bath to give access to the Meditation Garden and further flood the room with golden morning light

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Large, bright Arizona Room can be used as a Family Room or an Artist's Studio.  The room has primarily north-facing light, while enjoying a generous array of windows on 3 sides overlooking lush, private gardens.

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Delightful views to private garden oasis-style yard with fountain, pool and mature landscaping with multiple citrus trees -- grapefruit, Mexican lime, kumquat, loquat and orange

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Large wood-burning stove keeps you super-toasty in winter

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Flooded with light from windows on 3 sides

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The Zen Garden is graced with night-blooming cereus, cassia, bougainvillea, ocotillo, Mexican bird of paradise, yucca, Mexican honeysuckle, aloe, plumbago, lantana and a Queen palm

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The Zen Garden in the northwest corner of the property is aglow in the Spring with yellow cassia blooms.  This corner would be a perfect spot for a hot tub should you so desire!

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Double carport with large storage room, workshop area and pleny of room for tool storage.  This space begs to be converted to a guest house, pool house, artist's studio or enclosed garage!

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And you even get a partial view of the stunning Santa Catalina Mountains to the north -- love the "Golden Moment" right before sunset!

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$469,900

Call (520) 444-1847
to make an appointment to view this must-see home and property!

VIDEOS AVAILABLE:  

We have 4 short videos available for viewing -- one of the front yard, one of the home's interior, one of the Arizona Room, and one of the west courtyard garden. Click here to request links to these videos.



SOLD!

Enchanted Home
for SALE
by Owner


Here's a RARE opportunity to own the most charming and enchanted 2000+ square-foot Sam Hughes-style historic 1933 desert bungalow.
 
Step inside and you'll fall in love.
 
Enjoy living in a quiet, historic-status neighborhood near the University on a completely private double city lot. 
 
Savor your expansive, Garden-Tour-worthy, mature private oasis with a pool and fountain!

$469,900

Call (520) 444-1847
to make an appointment to view this must-see home and property!

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 full baths
  • Built in 1933
  • Home has historic status -- which enables you to save 50% on your annual property taxes
 
 

VIDEOS AVAILABLE:  

We have 4 short videos available for viewing -- one of the front yard, one of the home's interior, one of the Arizona Room, and one of the west courtyard garden. Click here to request links to these videos.


PERFECT LOCATION:
  • Located in a quiet, family-friendly historic neighborhood in cental Tucson
  • A half-mile walk to the University of Arizona
  • Nearby bike paths within a block
  • Enjoy the many benefits of an active, vibrant neighborhood group, the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association

Centrally located with easy access to:

INTERIOR FEATURES:
  • Cozy gas fireplace in Living Room
  • Refinished vintage hardwood floors throughout
  • Arched doorways
  • Arched windows & charming bungalow-style casement windows
  • Warm, bright designer colors throughout
  • Newer high-quality ceiling fans in most rooms
  • 5-Star Termite-free 10-year warranty transfers to new owners
  • Partial basement -- a rare bonus in less than 1% of Tucson homes that gives you plenty of extra, dry storage protected from temperature extremes


KITCHEN:
  • Gorgeous, newly remodeled kitchen
  • Travertine counters and designer backsplash
  • Refinished vintage hardwood floors
  • Top-quality maple cabinetry with crown molding
  • Oil-rubbed bronze hardware, knobs and drawer pulls
  • Newer Kohler porcelain sink with hand-spray
  • Fashionable oil-rubbed bronze sink faucet
  • All upgraded stainless steel Frigidaire™ appliances -- stove/range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave
  • Built-in GE stainless steel microwave above range
  • 5-burner Frigidaire™ with self-cleaning oven
  • Recessed can lights in ceiling on a dimmer switch
  • Garbage disposal
  • Refrigerator is cleverly recessed into basement stairwell to maximize square footage in kitchen
  • Built-in desk with hidden recessed storage underneath
  • Designer plate rack
  • Built-in pantry cabinets
  • Built-in shelves for your knicknacks and cookbooks
  • Roman shades
  • View out onto private garden with melodic & soothing fountain

BATHROOM:
  • Newly remodeled bathroom
  • Travertine walk-in showe
  • Oil-rubbed bronzerain shower-head
  • Glass block shower wall
  • Flat river-rock decorative tile accents
  • Pedestal sink with oil-rubbed bronze waterfall-style faucet
  • Travertine tile floors
  • Travertine backsplash
  • Travertine wainscoting

ARIZONA ROOM:

  • Use this space as a Family Room or Artist's Studio
  • Flooded with light from windows on 3 sides
  • Delightful views to private garden oasis-style yard with fountain, pool and mature landscaping with multiple citrus trees
  • Large wood-burning stove keeps room super-toasty in winter
  • Saltillo tile
  • Freshly painted in bright designer-coordinated colors
  • Cable, internet & phone hookups
  • Custom removable aluminum exterior shade screens & roll-up shades for south and west-facing windows included

MASTER SUITE:
  • Bedroom is flooded with light from a bank of east-facing windows that look out onto the Meditation Garden and a magnificent towering eucalyptus tree
  • Large bright, sunny bathroom with tub and spacious vanity counter
  • Tiled bathroom
  • Beadboard wainscoting
  • Fashionable newer light fixture in oil-rubbed bronze finish
  • Newer sink faucet in oil-rubbed bronze finish
  • Roomy walk-in closet with lots of built-in shelves, rods, and plenty of hooks to stay organized
  • Large Sitting Area with lots of options for how to use it -- currently used as a Massage Space
  • New French door leading to east Meditation Garden
  • Linen closet in Sitting Area
  • Reach-in closet in Master Bedroom

LAUNDRY ROOM:

  • Spacious laundry room with handy countertop for folding your clothes
  • Top-quality wall-mounted storage cabinets
  • Lots of hooks for organizing the stuff of life -- pet leashes, tote bags, pool towels
  • Pegboard for household tools & such
  • Rubber-coated built-in steel shelving with ample rod space for hanging damp fine washables and/or off-season clothes
  • Plenty of extra space to add more shelves and cubbies

 

OUTDOOR FEATURES & BENEFITS:
  • Double city lot
  • Exquisite mature gardens on all sides
  • Garden was on local Garden Tour in Spring 2010
  • 6-foot privacy wall around entire property
  • Beautiful pool with mature grapefruit, kumquat, loquat, Mexican lime and orange trees
  • Large outdoor fountain infuses indoor and outdoor living spaces with soothing water sounds
  • Landscape lighting for romantic evenings by the pool
  • Private west courtyard deck with fountain, landscape lighting -- great for entertaining
  • Private meditation courtyard on east side of house
  • Convenient & refreshing outdoor shower
  • Double carport with large storage room

OTHER PROPERTY DETAILS:

Rooms: 7
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 full (one with bathtub; one with large walk-in shower)
Stories: 1

Year built: 1933
House size: 2025 square feet
Lot size: 12,520 sq. ft.
or 80' x 150'
Acres: 0.29 acres
Construction: Masonry stucco

Security: Whole-house alarm installed

Garage: detached double carport, with storage room
Basement: yes, partial
Pool: yes, conventional construction, kidney shaped, approx. 9,000 gallons, CoolDek surround, child safety fence included
Outdoor shower: yes, basic

A/C: Central air, approx. 5 years old
Heat: Forced air gas, furnace
approx. 5 years old
Evaporative cooling: central, in addition
Hot water heater: replaced in 2009
W/D hookup: yes

Legal Description:
Monterey Addition Amended, Lot 7, Block 6
County: Pima
Taxes: approx. $2800 (2009)
Flood Insurance: not required

Schools:
Catalina High School
Doolen Middle School
Jefferson Park Elementary

$469,900

Call (520) 444-1847
to make an appointment to view this must-see home and property!

VIDEOS AVAILABLE:  

We have 4 short videos available for viewing -- one of the front yard, one of the home's interior, one of the Arizona Room, and one of the west courtyard garden. Click here to request links to these videos.