Located in the highly desirable area of Troon North in North Scottsdale, this updated luxury desert home is perfect for full time living or as a vacation home. From the moment you arrive and walk through the lushly landscaped courtyard, you sense that the home will offer a warm, relaxed, and casual lifestyle. Highlights include a spacious, flowing floor plan with slate stone and hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen with pantry, granite topped counters, all new Thermador appliances that include gas cooktop and double ovens, and the Breakfast room, surrounded by windows that showcase the beautifully inviting outdoor area. The living and dining areas are highlighted by a stone-faced fireplace, accented with a timbered mantel, and a wall of windows and sliding glass door that allows light to shimmer through. Natural desert landscape and pool views from the kitchen, breakfast room and living room, are what make this home so special. Additionally, the owner's very private suite, with its spacious sitting area, is highlighted with a sumptuous bathroom with shower and separate jetted spa tub, and a large walk-in closet. Opposite the primary suite is the den/office with views of the front courtyard. Offering a split floor plan, there are two additional guest bedrooms, bathroom, powder room and laundry room as well as a family room--perfect as a media/game room or as a secondary living space. The 3-car garage is highlighted with epoxy floors and built-in cabinets. The outdoor area is great for entertaining or simply relaxing. Along with the expansive yard, pool, deeply covered patio with various seating & dining spaces, other highlights include the outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, 2-burner cooktop, warming drawer and under-counter refrigerator and sink. In addition to the community of Pinnacle Views at Troon North being a wonderful community to live in, the Troon North Community Park is a great place to meet people. Highlights include tennis & pickle ball courts, ramadas, a tot play area and a turfed area for other outdoor activities. Also within walking distance is the George "Doc" Cavalliere Park, a popular 34-acre desert park known for its shaded playground, lighted basketball courts, picnic areas, a dog-friendly play area and a 1-mile hiking/sculpture trail with desert views. For the outdoor enthusiast, close by is the Sonoran Desert Preserve, Pinnacle Peak, Tom's Thumb and the Brown's Ranch Trailhead for miles of scenic hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails--and not too far away are lakes for boating and fishing. Wonderful casual and fine dining restaurants, all types of shopping, area schools and hospitals, including the Mayo Clinic, are nearby. Quick access to the 101 freeway allows easy travel to all destinations around the valley.