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Floor Plans: A Taste of Elegance, A Touch of Tuscany
The rhythmic rooflines, natural looking materials, iron details, soft colors and graceful arches of the LaVerna model, by Maracay Homes, would be right at home in the Tuscan countryside. But this 3,943-square-foot home designed by Bloodgood Sharp Buster Architects and Planners is nestled in the Villa de Sorano neighborhood of Phoenix, and looks just as appropriate there.
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Front entry couryard © Mark Boisclair Photography |
A gated arch leads into a sheltered entry courtyard that, upon entering the home, opens up to an unobstructed view from the front door through the great room to the lushly-landscaped patio and pool area. Off to the left, the dining room extends the livability by opening onto a welcoming courtyard with fireplace.
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Rustic Touches, Thoroughly Modern Living
Rustic beams, brick and stone accents and high windows in the great room add to the Tuscan farmhouse feel. A wall of atrium doors visually and physically connects the large, light-filled space to the outdoor living area.
The kitchen area ― with its large single-level island with seating for three ― truly functions as the heart of the home. It’s fully open to the great room and easy entertaining and adjacent to a cozy, light-filled morning room and quiet sips of coffee.
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Tasting room ©Jerry Portelli |
A Flair for Entertaining
By opting for a lower level, the home gains plenty of space for entertaining and family fun. A home theater features a large screen and plenty of seating for movie aficionados. There’s also a hobby room/game room and another hidden jewel just right for small gatherings — a rustic wine cellar complete with a tasting room.
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Home theater © Mark Boisclair Photography |
An Entire Wing of Private Spaces
A “library” softens the transition from public to private spaces. The master bedroom suite includes a spa tub and separate shower, his and her vanities and a walk-around closet. The master bedroom at the rear of the home opens directly to the patio and pool area.
A den separates the master suite from the other two bedrooms, which also can be directly accessed from the entry courtyard.
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Master bedroom © Mark Boisclair Photography |
A Welcoming Blend of Form, Details and Functionality
The LaVerna truly welcomes its owners and visiting friends and family with intricate details, functionality and flair — a complete Tuscan dream.
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Master bath © Mark Boisclair Photography |
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Rear view © Mark Boisclair Photography |
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Kitchen © Mark Boisclair Photography |
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Hallway with "library" transition to private spaces © Mark Boisclair Photography |
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The Villa de Sorano, LaVerna model
— Maracay Homes, Phoenix, Ariz. (www.maracayhomes.com)
— Bloodgood Sharp Buster, Des Moines, Iowa (www.bsbdesign.com)
Front page photo and front elevation photo: © Mark Boisclair Photography |
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