745 Distant Drums Rd Sedona, AZ, 86336

Stunning Views, Exquisite Southwest HomeFew places in Sedona offer this expansive view of both sunrise and sunset while looking out over the surrounding National Forest featuring Thunder Mountain, Bear Mountain, Doe Mesa, Cockscomb, Chimney Rock and Seven Canyons. Enjoy early morning tea on the rear patio overlooking the pool below and the hot air balloons drifting by above. In the evening, unobstructed dark skies offer spectacular star gazing as you sip a glass of wine. This is your private special retreat, breathtaking by day and magical at night. Easy access to local trails, too. The owners' goal was to bring the fabulous views of the outside inside. This meticulously maintained custom built Southwest home offers unique details at every turn - from the inlaid decorative tiles and glass beneath each step leading upstairs to the warming drawer in the kitchen to the custom lighting for art work and niches. The first level includes the living room with a wood burning Arizona moss rock stone fireplace, floor to ceiling windows framing the Red Rocks of Sedona, hand peeled latilla ceiling, and French doors leading to the patio and pool. The master chef kitchen includes granite countertops, a Viking refrigerator, 2 Viking ovens, a warming drawer and a Fisher and Paykel double dish drawer dishwasher. Kitchen opens to a formal dining room in addition to a breakfast nook off the kitchen. The butler's pantry includes a wine refrigerator and racks for crystal glassware. Inverted Saltillo tile graces the floors and sub-floor radiant heat keeps everyone warm in winter. The master bedroom suite is on this level and includes a kiva fireplace, expansive walk in closet, spacious master bath with custom cabinetry, a Jacuzzi and walk in shower. The main level also includes a guest bedroom with full bath/shower, a charming den with a fireplace and lighted niches to showcase artwork and accented by a commissioned stain glass window, and a powder room featuring a designed brass bowl sink and Venetian plaster finish on the wall. Ascend the artisan cherry wood steps to the upper level where you will find a bedroom/office with a Murphy Bed and a bathroom with shower, and a large private teak-floored deck ideal for stargazing. This room has a separate HVAC system. You won't want to miss the salt water swimming pool which has recently been resurfaced with pebble tec, and a new filtration system and pool lighting. Or relax in the hot tub! The outdoor built-in BBQ, including a mini-fridge, has just received a new granite countertop. An outdoor pool bathroom offers easy access without entering the house. The 2 car garage has built in custom cabinetry along with a large cedar cabinet for storage. The laundry room is conveniently located off the garage and has built in cabinets and a deep sink. Additional Amenities: Wi-fi throughout Outdoor speakers continue surround sound which runs throughout the house Cherry wood floors and steps Ceilings fans in master, guest room and upstairs office/bedroom Alarm system, fire and CO alarms services by Wired-Up Systerms Built in cedar cabinets in garage Whole house vacuum and water filtration systems Kitchen sink features a tap for boiling water and soap dispenser Fences outside and iron work inside by Mark Taylor of Sedona Custom doors by High Desert by Jim High and E.J. Pella doors and windows  UV windows in Living Room Exquisite craftsmanship in Cabinets by Schiller New irrigation system upgraded to commercial in Sept 2019 Outdoor furniture stays with the house  other furniture can be purchased on separate sale Landscape features landscape lighting throughout the property Exterior vegas capped with copper shrouds Rubberized coating on roof parapets Copper facia board wraps the 2nd floor overhang Come see this home to experience the beauty inside and outside.