“This home has the space, amenities and comfort to allow us to enjoy quality family time,” the husband says. “It’s wonderful and gratifying to be able to comfortably accommodate our family and friends that visit us often from out of town. He adds: “As a family, it’s hard for us to go to the movies, so we all love snuggling up together in our home theater to watch a good movie, football game or show.” In the summer, the family is up on the mountain: “We love hanging out with the kids at the pool, grilling and relaxing,” he says.

On the upper level are the four bedrooms, two guest rooms (one with a covered balcony), the children’s family room, a game room, an exercise area and a bar. “The kids love having their own wing where they hang out with their friends or each other,” mom says. “When they’re hungry, they come running down to the kitchen.”

The large master bedroom features a raised sitting room and gas fireplace behind the bed, his and hers walk-ins, a luxurious bath and laundry area, and a private covered balcony. “That’s my place,” says the husband, referring to the sitting area. “I can relax there before sleep, warm up, wind down and watch some television.”

The second-floor game room also accesses a walk deck over the garages; this leads to the negative-edge pool deck area, the adjacent putting green and a pool house. Access stairs from this also connect conveniently to the courtyard below. This area provides expansive break-out space for large parties. From this level, there’s a ladder to the top level—which dad has plans for. “When the boys are older, I see kites flying up there—or telescopes looking at the stars.”

Architect:Nick Tsontakis, AIA, Tsontakis Architecture & Interiors; 480.874.2288.
Builder: Tom Derryberry, Ultimo Custom Homes; 480.797.9422.
Total Square Footage: 8,449 (livable).