A Desert Sanctuary in Scottsdale Lists for the First Time for $6.9M

10016 E Relic Rock Road 17 in Scottsdale, Arizona, is currently listed for $6,995,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty.

On the market for the first time ever, this sanctuary is a piece of livable art. The construction spanned 12 years as the home emerged from the desert 18 inches at a time, utilizing rammed earth, steel, glass, and stone. Described as ''The Desert Courtyard House'' and ''The House of Doors" in design publications, this unique home lies at the intersection of artistic creativity and functional living.

The commanding storefront door opens to a central courtyard, sited on a peninsula between two arroyos amid Sonoran plant specimens. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls surround the intimate courtyard and blend the indoors and outdoors seamlessly without compromising privacy or security. 

After entering the home, to the right is the gourmet stainless-steel kitchen with butler's pantry and dining space. An overhead aluminum origami structure hangs from the ceiling adding dimension and artistry. The great room opens to the outdoors through four pivoting glass walls that artfully frame uninterrupted panoramic views of a golf course, mountains, sunsets, and the Sonoran Desert. 

Down the suspended steel staircase is the media room, powder room, wine cellar, and audiovisual room. To the left of the front door, enter the primary suite through a steel, telescoping door engineered to precision. The rammed earth walls with onyx insets, cut-out shapes, and origami metal ceiling structures emit interesting illuminations and backlighting. The primary bath's shower, vanities, walls, and floors are made from onyx. The massive shower wall pivots, opening to an outdoor private courtyard with fire pit and sunken bench. 

An interior 65-foot glass-bottom bridge spans a dip in the earth and leads you to two discerning guest en suites with different textures and interesting details. Other amenities include a breakfast and wet bar, library, and office. Below is the fitness room, spa with built-in glass recliner, powder room, shower, and laundry. 

From the great room's patio, the comprehensive outdoor kitchen can be secured into an additional indoor caterers' kitchen. The Arrow Rock fire pit with sunken bench seating offers a space for conversation. The home, with all its artistic details, is designed for quiet Sonoran solitude for a few but can also accommodate desert extravaganzas.

Listing Details 

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 5 full

Year Built: 2009 

Square Footage: 7,412 

Plot Size: 1.36 acres