Supplements: Restored Paradise Valley Mid-Century - Camelback ViewsOriginally designed in 1956 by Architect Blaine Drake, this Mid-Century Modern home as been carefully re-envisioned in 2010 with unifying design and thoughtful additions by Architect Jack Black RA. Completely updated, this home offers a wealth of high-design features in a turn-key package for ... (Read more) Restored Paradise Valley Mid-Century - Camelback ViewsOriginally designed in 1956 by Architect Blaine Drake, this Mid-Century Modern home as been carefully re-envisioned in 2010 with unifying design and thoughtful additions by Architect Jack Black RA. Completely updated, this home offers a wealth of high-design features in a turn-key package for the discerning buyer.Inside you'll find the original Drake design elements of the home celebrated and artfully incorporated into the design by Black. Unifying flooring and details make this home ready for the next century with complete updated systems, up-to-date features and an integrated design sense.Retaining the original entry door, the 8x8x16 block was sandblasted to provide texture and to blend new with old. Vaulted ceilings and offset pivot doors open the outdoors connecting you to the yard, landscape and views. Painted block remains in the in original bedrooms for a period feel and the home provides you with the original master repurposed for an ultimate en-suite guest room. European decorator baths feature glass tile and designer details and fixtures.The original fireplace hearth anchors the home while the exposed center beam provides signature vaulted ceiling allowing for full height pivot doors. Rich natural Cherry Floors draw the eye across the space and allow for the warmth of the material to compliment the modern interior. The entire home has been reglazed with tinted, dual-pane, mill-finished aluminum windows.The kitchen opens to the family room for a connection to guests and the outdoor views. Designed for serious cooking and entertaining, top-line appliances include Thermador 6-burner gas cooktop, built-in Viking fridge and quartz composite counters. This space includes a wonderful seated Island with work space galore. You'll also find a wine cooler and amazing storage throughout.The comfortable Familyroom offers a built-in desk/casual dining table, storage and wood-paneled entertainment center featuring surround-sound wiring and a stainless steel clad fireplace. Imported tile floors make living easy and double doors open to the patio for alfresco dining and casual gatherings.The metal clad Master Suite addition offers a spa-like bath, oversized walk-in closet and a direct connection to the views and yard through full-glazed double doors and windows. A subtle fire feature adds visual warmth and romance; sandblasted concrete block adds texture and design continuity. A pet-door allows your furry friends easy access to the secure yard.The bath will astound you with zen-like beauty and clarity of design: skylights provide natural light to the oversized dual vanity sinks featuring natural wood cabinets and stone tops. A large oval soaking tub if framed by a wood and plaster detail; a full length glass enclosed double shower includes a private view to the outdoors.The yard is a complete respite from the world offering a perfectly placed pool, modern sculptural steel water feature, ample patios and built-in BBQ. Desert landscape includes a mature specimen Joshua tree , synthetic turf lawn and a gas fire ring for warm gatherings on cool desert nights. Exterior lighting throughout including era-perfect vintage globes post lamps. Stunning views of Camelback mountain and the "praying monk" are available day and night. The enclosed yard is dog friendly.This "Heart of Paradise Valley" location offers a glorious view of the surrounding mountains. Well sited for privacy, you'll enjoy all the benefits of all the Paradise Valley has to offer. Easy access to the world class Resorts and dining experiences. A walker's dream, you will find access to trails, parks and bike paths.Original 1956 Design by Architect Blaine Drake Full renovation with Addition in 2010 by Architect Jack Black Meticulously Maintained - "Turn-Key" Ready Designer Quality Lighting and Fixtures Throughout Cherry hardwood floors in the living room Imported Italian fixtures in all three bathrooms Top-line "Cooks" Kitchen Quartz Composite Kitchen Counters Ample Built-in Storage Custom Wood and Metal Architectural Details. Surrounding Mountain Views from nearly Every Room Built in Barbecue with Natural Gas Energy efficient Tinted Windows Custom A/V Systems Mature Desert Landscaping Pebble Finished Pool Natural Gas Fire-Ring Two Gas Fireplaces Original Vintage Outdoor "Globe" Lights Tankless Hot Water Heater for Master Wing Fully paved Driveway Frosted glass garage doors Adjacent to Mountain Shadows Resort Walk to Camelback Inn and El Chorro Lodge