As soon as you enter this contemporary elegant home offering 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom & private den, you will feel like you were whisked away to a retreat villa. One of North Scottsdale's best kept secrets, Scottsdale Heights new gated community offers a rare opportunity to purchase a single level home, lock-n-leave that is the perfect winter retreat or if you desire to downsize and yet not to compromise on quality finishes. The home is situated on a north/south facing desired lot with 12-foot soaring ceilings, an open floor plan ideal for entertaining & style throughout including a roomy chef-inspired kitchen featuring granite counters & stainless steel professional grade appliances with a dual-fuel range, French door Electronic Convection single wall oven, custom cabinetry [MORE}... & pantry. A classic island configuration maximizes workspace & flexibility, opening to the great room & dining room with custom chandelier & lighting pendants. The primary bedroom suite is privately located to escape & relax with tray ceilings & custom ceiling fan, while the retreat style bath offers soft toned custom cabinetry, dual sink vanity, separate tub & custom designed floor-to-ceiling tiled walk-in shower. The expansive master closet offers ample space & storage for a designer styled wardrobe & full-length mirrored closet door. The private guest bedroom & bath are tucked away for your guests to experience peace & tranquility with ample closet space. Storage abounds throughout this home offering custom cabinetry & storage closets throughout & a mud room with a built-in bench & storage cubbies. The utility room offers even more cabinet storage & a sink, conveniently located off the garage entry to the home. The low maintenance beautiful front landscape, maintained by the HOA, offers you more time to enjoy the warm, sunny Arizona days. As an open-air extension of the home, the outdoor living space offers a paver patio & artificial turf that sets the scene for gatherings & views of nearby mountains & rock croppings. The Scottsdale Heights Community amenities include a pool & spa, outdoor BBQ pavilion, bocce & pickleball courts & a dog park! This fabulous North Scottsdale location offers some of the best of Scottsdale's dining and shopping at the Summit Shopping center or a short drive to the quaint town of Cave Creek where you can experience the lifestyle of the Old West. Some of the most sought after private, public and resort golf courses are just a 7-iron distance & nearby hiking trails of the Sonoran Desert are only steps away from your front door.