4249 E Vista Dr Cottonwood, AZ, 86326

THE HOME THAT HARNESSED THE SUN AND CAPTURED THE MOON! This passive solar home is incredible on many levels and deserves your attention because it results in a home that is head and shoulders above the average home on the market in terms of what it will deliver to the next buyer. The passive solar elements include the following: clerestory windows placed to take advantage of the southern sun, tile flooring and wall materials to absorb the heat provided by the clerestory windows, easy-open vents at the ceiling level to be opened when re-circulation of the heat is required, and a gas log stove in the Great Room to provide cozy heat on cool evenings. SEE SUPPLEMENT Average APS bill for '19 was $185.52/month for this 2,794 sq. ft. home! Built in 1990, the home has unique and engaging Aztec styling on the exterior. Sitting high on a bluff with extensive views all the way to Sedona, the home includes 2794 sq. ft. all one level, easily maintained and thoughtfully constructed on .52-acre lot with ample parking area for multiple cars. Aside from the passive elements, the home is heated and cooled by a gas pack. Hot water is also by natural gas. The kitchen which is part of the Great Room is large and appealing with exposed beams, lots of cabinet storage, an under sink water purification system, Corian counters, electric stove, Maytag stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal. The dining area extends into the Great Room with lots of glass to take in the views and light. The Great Room leads to an office/3rd BR with closet space. Beyond the office/3rd BR is a second master suite/in-law quarters with kitchenette, two large storage closets, sitting area/living room with doors to private patio/outside entrance, large BR with walk-in closet and private bathroom. This will also function as an excellent guest BR or rental suite. Along the way from the office to this BR suite, is a multi-functioning space for library, exercise area, music room, you name it with a full bath adjacent to it. An expansive Family Room with a wall of glass faces out to the fenced backyard, covered patio and garden area. The main master suite lies off the Family Room and also connects to the kitchen area. It includes a large walk-in closet and private bathroom. The laundry room is on the way to the must-see 3-car 1700 sq. ft. garage with special floor surface, three separate garage door openers, utility sink and two large metal shelving units which are included. Additional improvements: new roof 3 years old, new drinking water system with Reverse Osmosis and water softener, new toilets, faucets, vinyl tile flooring and interior and exterior painting. Voluntary Property Owner's Association. May be suitable for short-term rental.