UPDATES: NEW TILE ON OUTDOOR BARBAQUE, NEW SECURITY DOORS IN BACKYARD & STONE AROUND HOT TUB. Sprawling over 1.25 acres, this residence is zoned as a horse property and showcases the stunning beauty of the surrounding desert with over 15 saguaro cacti. A veritable oasis in the desert, the backyard is very private and presents a waterfall feature, a relaxing spa, a built-in BBQ with tile top, and an enormous 48 by 12 stamped concrete covered patio with recessed lighting. Outdoor speakers enliven the atmosphere for parties and special events, and the yard is serviced with a drip system on a timer. The side yard accommodates RV parking and full RV hookups, and opens to the front yards. Literally at the base of the Superstition Mountains, there is backyard access to the mountain, views of the other custom homes, sparkling cityscapes at night and access to all the open ranges. There is an incredible workshop with air conditioning and 220 volt capacity, valued at 50,000, complete with 12 foot walls, 10 foot doors, flood lights, benches and cabinetry. The covered front patio leads up to the dramatic 3'6 by 8' entry door, which opens to the captivating chandelier lit entry, with tile floors and lit wall niches. Soaring vaulted ceilings top the formal living room, kept cool with a ceiling fan and accented with large picture windows, alluring archways, custom paint, and carpeting. The cozy family room is graced with a gas fireplace, a door to the patio, ceiling fan, accent lighting, handsome honeycomb shades, and wall niches with faux paint. Surround sound pumps through speakers in this room, the den and to the outside patio. The kitchen faces Goldfield Mountain, showcasing spectacular views, which is optimally outfitted for any gourmet chef. There is a island with extra storage, a walk-in pantry, Corian countertops, decorative shelving, a bread box, built-in desk, casual dining area, and cast iron triple capacity sink! Appliances include a raised oven, glass-top stove-top, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. The interior of this home measures over 2500 square feet, thus allotting generous space for the living quarters. Stately double doors open into the master suite, adorned with glass over the entry, vaulted ceilings, carpeting, a ceiling fan, and double doors leading to the patio. The master bathroom offers a built-in marble surround vanity with seating, a large walk-in closet, decorative shelving, a dual sink raised vanity, decorative fixtures, tile flooring, and an oversized shower with seating. Both of the spare rooms have carpeting, ceiling fans and wood plantation shutters. One has a large walk-in closet, and the other, currently serving as a den, has double door entry, a speaker system, and an included pool table with chandelier lighting. Other refinements in this home include a 10 by 10 tool shed in the backyard, 2 furnace and A/C systems, attic storage and much more! Apache Junction is a marvelous mixture of big city amenities blended with wide open spaces and small town values. Located at the outskirts of the Valley of the Sun, Apache Junction is right off of the US-60, which provides quick and easy transportation into the downtown metro center for business or pleasure. Within 10 miles of this area there are 3 lakes for wonderful weekend recreation. Outdoor enthusiasts have their pick of water activities, such as tubing, boating, fishing and swimming, or mountainous activities such as hiking, biking and camping. Horse trails and open walking paths interweave the airy, idyllic spaces. There is open access to Goldfield Mountain and Goldfield ghost town is within walking distance. Several schools, shopping areas, libraries, a community center, pharmacies, grocery stores and convenience centers are all found in this area.