Nestled at the edge of the Valley, North Phoenix is situated close to all desirable destinations in the metro area. Both the Loop 101 and 51 feed into the region, providing quick, hassle-free transportation for business and pleasure. For the shopper in the family, there is no want for locales, with Metro Center, Desert Ridge and Paradise Valley mall fulfilling every need. Fine dining, swanky lounges and bars, and family entertainment centers round out these suburban cornucopias. A mere 30 minute drive and you will be at Lake Pleasant, for all the boating, fishing, swimming and water sports that you can handle. All of the major sports leagues are close by as well, so whether it is the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns or Arizona Cardinals that excite your sport lover, you are in luck. Excellent educational opportunities are within, from ASU campuses to Paradise Valley Community College. This community feeds into the award winning North Canyon High School, along with Eagle Ridge Elementary School and several middle schools. This resplendent residence has been lovingly upgraded and customized, both inside and out. An island oasis in the desert, the bakyard provides everything you need to host a summer soiree, or just to escape from the heat with the family. The centertpiece is a glittering play pool, with cool deck for tanning, a new pump filter, and jet pop-up cleaning system, and a bench seat with backjet. To experience the shade or act as the quintessential host, there is a flagstone finished patio with open seating areas, and an awning covered hot/cold wet bar. This bar will wow any celebrator of Bacchus, with a TV with cd-player, a stainless steel sink, lighting, tiled area, and refrigerator. For providing so much, this yard requires very little maintenance, and there is even a water-feature pond to promote relaxation! The front yard is fully landscaped, with an auto-drip sprinkler for worry-free maintenance as well. The captivating entry contains celestial themed tile flooring, in soothing shades of blue, gray and beige. Brilliant natural light showers upon the formal living room through a bay window, which highlights the brand new carpeting that is in this room and other common areas. Polished to a high sheen, the tiled dining room also displays a picture window and ceiling fan with hanging lamp. A warm, wood-burning fireplace sits in the family room, with tile hearth and surround, wood mantle and several small windows with wood blinds and custom window treatments. Tiled window sills begin the dazzling array of upgrades in the kitchen, outfitted for a gourmet chef. There is an eat-in portion, bull-nose edges on the new countertops, tile flooring, dual basin stainless steel sink, almond-colored hardwood cabinetry with custom nickel pulls and handles, and sliding shelves. All of the appliances are brand new and designed with a brushed stainless steel finish. These include a glass-top stove with self-cleaning oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave. Upstairs there is a very unique loft/bonus room, which is currently a gym area with rubber floors and vaulted ceilings. This home harbors two master suites, and each contain huge walk-in closets, brand new carpeting and master bathrooms. Upstairs, refinements in the master suite include vaulted ceilings, tiled accents around the room, and a luxurious bathroom with a double vanity, soaking tub and double sized shower. Downstairs, the master bathroom boasts a full shower, exquisite vanity and Knotty Pine enhancement to the ceiling. Similar in size, the spare rooms provide new carpeting, roomy closets and ceiling fans. Both spare bathrooms feature a tub/shower combination, tiled floor and tile surround supplements. The garage is optimally outfitted with a shop, insulated door, all new paint, 100 AMP subpanel with 220 service, flourescent lighting, newly painted floors, additional storage and a brand new water heater. Qualified buyers call to schedule an appointment.