Luxury Home Golf Community Sterling at Silverleaf in Scottsdale Nears Sell-Out, Last Opportunity Remains to Own “Greenest Homes in Arizona"
Scottsdale, Arizona (PRWEB) July 18, 2013 -- More than $11 million of real estate has sold at Sterling at Silverleaf since it re-launched in the market in November 2011 and now the final piece is coming together as the two remaining villas open as model homes this week.
Priced at $1,721,500 and $1,701,700, the two-story villas are both 3,439 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. As the “greenest homes in Arizona”, the gold-level NAHB certified villas combine exquisite interiors with the utmost in eco-friendly upgrades that are proven to save 74 percent in energy costs per month compared to a traditional home. Green features include spray polyurethane foam insulation, an energy efficient HVAC system, LED lighting, a hybrid water heater and dual pane Low-E windows, to name a few.
The villas come standard with top-of-the-line custom estate features such as Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, granite slab countertops, exotic stone and wood floors, custom cabinetry, iron stair railings, a full masonry fireplace, custom wire-brushed beam ceilings, 10-foot ceilings, a private two-car garage, professionally designed walk-in closets, his and hers bathroom vanities, a Jacuzzi bathtub in the master bathroom and a wine room.
Four iPads are installed throughout each villa that control the home automation and security systems providing the ability to remotely control every element within the home such as audio, video, lighting, window coverings, security and wine room temperature. Sterling at Silverleaf also developed a proprietary Eco-Mode App with Crestron, which dims the lighting in the home to 85 percent of full power levels, automatically saving 15 percent on the energy bill.
“Our community is unlike anything in Arizona – these are luxury homes where all the custom features, upgrades and appliances come standard while also combining the highest level of green living. When you add in the prestigious community of Silverleaf and the approachable price point, you just can’t find that anywhere else,” said Nathan Day, president of Sterling Collection Development Group.
Sterling at Silverleaf is a collection of 16 villas designed by the world-renowned architect Bing Hu and developed by Scottsdale-based Sterling Collection Development Group.
Plans are underway to break ground on phase two of Sterling later this year on 12 additional luxury villas that will start at $2.2 million and include four different floor plans of two-story homes ranging from 3,900 to 4,200 square feet.
“I’m overwhelmed with how the market has responded to our homes. We feel like we timed things perfectly and offered a product that exceeds anything else in the market. The success of phase one has allowed us to expand our offering and begin phase two, where we hope to have the same success,” Day said.
Local and out-of-state buyers have flocked to Sterling at Silverleaf since it opened for its approachable price point and first-of-its kind opportunity to live in a custom, luxury-home community with the utmost in eco-friendly features. The community made national headlines last March when it was named Arizona’s first and only single-family new construction project to be awarded gold-level certification by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), making the villas the greenest homes in Arizona. There are less than 400 communities nationwide that have received gold-level certification.
The villas at Sterling at Silverleaf feature a timeless approach to Mediterranean design and a distinctive combination of Italian Renaissance and Spanish Revival architecture. Lush courtyards, mature landscaping and sweeping mountain and city views offer residents a respite in the high-desert, while providing convenient access to upscale shopping, dining and entertainment.
Silverleaf is recognized as one of Arizona’s most sought-after residential communities, comprised of 2,000 acres nestled in the peaceful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Home to the invitation-only Silverleaf Club, the club features a 50,000-square-foot rural Mediterranean-style clubhouse and spa, and an 18-hole golf course designed by PGA Champion Tom Weiskopf.
The new models at Sterling at Silverleaf are open to the public, but appointments are required. The Silverleaf Group of DMB Realty Network manages sales for the community and can be reached at (480) 502-6902. For more information on Sterling at Silverleaf, visit http://www.sterlingatsilverleaf.com.
About Sterling at Silverleaf
Located within Scottsdale’s most prestigious community of Silverleaf, the first phase of Sterling at Silverleaf is a new, custom home community featuring a collection of 16 villas designed by world-renowned architect Bing Hu. Sterling at Silverleaf is the only private development within the gates of Silverleaf and provides a 12-acre respite in the Sonoran Desert with timeless Mediterranean architecture and refreshing design surrounded by lush landscaping and fruit trees. Sterling at Silverleaf is Arizona’s first and only single-family new construction project to be awarded gold-level certification by the National Association of Homebuilders, making the villas the “greenest homes in Arizona.” While offering a high-desert lifestyle, Sterling at Silverleaf is conveniently located minutes from first-class restaurants, shopping and entertainment destinations. Developed by Sterling Collection Development Group, the spacious three- and four-bedroom villa floor plans average 3,500 square feet and are priced from $1.7 million. For more information on Sterling at Silverleaf, visit http://www.sterlingatsilverleaf.com.
About Sterling Collection Development Group
Sterling Collection Development Group represents 45 years of experience in acquisition and development funding. With a portfolio that includes multiple real estate investments, Scottsdale’s Sterling at Silverleaf serves as the first residential development for the group.
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Jan Bracamonte, 480-540-3842, [email protected]
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