Santa Fe With Pool in Active Adult Community NW Tucson

2003 MONTANA Model in Saddlebrooke, NW Tucson For Sale

Are you interested in the Tucson area Active Adult Lifestyle?  SaddleBrooke might be the community for you.  This bustling community nestles in the foothills of the Santa Catalinas - Panoramic views provide a daily backdrop to the  ridges of red-tiled roofs of the homes that live in their shadow.

Imagine driving up to your new home: An inviting front courtyard, low care landscaping on irrigation, Majestic Santa Fe façade - what an excellent place to enjoy your morning coffee. In addition, this home offers a special driveway for your golf cart, as Saddlebrooke provides an excellent opportunity to take in your favorite hobbies and sporting activities.

Whole-house Saltillo tile floors make for that luxurious SW feel and flavor.  The walls add muted desert colors as noted in the various rooms of this 2 bedroom + den Montana Floor Plan. The special warmth of a kiva fireplace; Mexican tile adding accents for that custom extra - it's a one of a kind home.

Like cooking? The smartly planned kitchen offers a wide preparation island and breakfast bar, granite counters, pendant lighting, refrigerator and all appliances, pantry cupboard. There are three eating areas - the breakfast bar, eat in kitchen, and formal dining room - for entertaining ease!

Whether you are seated in the living room, dining room, family room, or office -- the mountains are all yours.  Have a seat and bring the outdoors right in!  Even the master bedroom suite, and kitchen island provide stunning views.

And then, let's take a walk into the east-facing back yard and relaxation areas. The patio has been raised to afford unobstructed views and the peeled Vigas logs and post add character and comfort to your surroundings.  Take in the immense flagstone pavers with connecting ramada, three ceiling fans, built in bar-b-cue, and personal patio off master.  Finally, the pleasure of your own private pool versus a community pool -- is this a retreat or what??

37273 S Golf Course Drive, Tucson, AZ 85739 is waiting for your discovery.  Call, email, or text Cara Mancuso today for a tour at your leisure.  Affordably and attractively priced below $450,000.

Ballad of the Barren Backyard

Ballad of the Barren Backyard

I sit...waiting

Uncared for, forgotten

Windswept

In my solitude hearing echoes of the children

I can see them:

Splashing toddlers in the pool; playing tag

Teenagers lounging, gossiping, giggling

Sunburst smiles warming my gardener's soul


I let the wind take me away on the dust of my palate

Seeking the trickle of water over picturesque boulders

Poetry of landscape; the aroma of desert bloom

I hear my owners' laments --words I only understand as "someday"

I feel empty. I AM empty...


There are so few rainy days in Tucson...

How long does it take to save for one?


So, the Arizona Star is having a backyard contest. Here's the story:

"Hey You! Yeah, you. Is your backyard ugly? We mean, really, really ugly. It's OK to admit it. In fact, it's to your advantage if you admit it, because there's this contest, see, and you could win a yard makeover worth up to $30,000. Here's what you have to do: Submit up to two pictures of your "backyard beast" along with 100 words or fewer describing why your yard needs some major help. It's OK — we're not here to judge. Well, that's not quite true. Readers will weigh in on the entries, as well as a panel of judges that will render a final decision. The winning yard will be featured in a future At Home section. The Beautify Your Backyard Beast Contest is sponsored by Premier Backyard Design Center, Premier Pools & Spas, Flame Connection and Turf Tek LLC. To submit an entry and see contest rules, go online to: go.azstarnet.com/backyard."

After some thought about what to say, I figured no one really wanted to hear another real estate story, this time featuring ROCCO AND I, and how my townhome hasn't sold for over 16 months being on the market, and we have two mortgages, and the price/value has dropped over $70,000 and so we won't EVER get a back yard now...in fact, if it doesn't sell soon, we may be giving away BOTH BACKYARDS to the bank, its getting so ugly. See...isn't a poem so much better? EVERYONE has a hard luck story...but I haven't seen one poem as of my submission the day before deadline. (There were some great rhyming poems submitted! (8/08)