Amidst the stately grandeur of Paradise Valley lies a lovely homage to traditional European estates. La Bellezza di Paradiso provides a verdant garden theme with large grassy areas and beautiful trees lining a tumbled paver driveway that opens onto a large auto court. Landscape lighting accents the entry Cantera columns, carved Cantera façade, two auto court fountains, trees and paver pathways. Dual electronically automated iron gates with custom hand-applied finish allow entrance to the property where there are over 12,000 square feet of sierra-blend tumbled paver driveways and walkways and 3,000 square feet of grass with tumbled paver and Cantera paver courtyards. Numerous custom Cantera fountains are placed throughout the landscaping. Cantera benches, a large wrought iron gazebo, two wrought iron arches and many large Cantera planters placed throughout along with over one thousand plants and hundreds of trees, create a breathtaking garden atmosphere.

La Bellezza presents a stunning example of the grace of old world craftsmen applied to modern-day architecture. Towering trees and lush landscaping, which frame an estate crafted from hand carved Cantera stone features, surround the spacious acreage. The over 11,000 sq. ft. home possesses both intimate spaces as well as grand enclosures of opulent comfort.

Throughout the home you will find distressed Alder wood cabinets with carved corbels, columns, and finials. Vanities have custom carved doors Bombay fronts and lighted glass shelves, while the kitchen adds professional Viking, Sub-zero, and Asko appliances to the custom fitted Alder cabinetry.

Rustic American cherry hardwood floors are in the kitchen, family, breakfast and library while the foyer, living room, gallery and hallways are rough-cut 24?x 24? Café Cantera pavers. Bedrooms, game room, theatre, exercise, lounge, and master are all fitted with high-end textiles.

Antique Venetian plaster walls, rustic wrought iron door grill with ?grapes & vines? design, custom leaded art glass windows and a pass through from the wet bar to the rear patio, highlight the well-equipped bar. Burnt Adobe barreled ceilings with indirect lighting, wine racks and a cooler in the wine room with a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer add to the ambience.

Three ram head water features with a tile spillway, a Pinon Cantera deck, a sitting area, and a Café Cantera coping at pools edge create an elegant old-world look to the classic pool area. Adjacent to the pool is a large covered Ramada complete with a full kitchen/ barbeque set up with Viking grill and warming drawer, rotisserie, refrigerator, and Cantera chiseled farmhouse sink. Built into a gorgeous mesquite cabinetry is a TV lift that rises out of the granite countertop. All Columns and floors are Cantera stone, and there is a large Cantera fireplace.

Within the master suite, you will find a unique courtyard just outside the master bath with double windows at the tub area opening to an exquisite cantera stone & masonry fireplace surrounded by a cantera sand set paver courtyard. Gold and silver leaf finish in the powder room and master bath ceiling create a beautiful Mediterranean villa theme.

The charm and allure of La Belleza di Paradiso is indeed hard to ignore. Whether it is the grand entry, the stunning grounds, the opulent interiors, the private theatre getaway, or the cool drinks being passed from the bar, your private retreat awaits. Your only thought is?. Mojitos or Margaritas?