Sonoran Estates
Subdivision Information
McDowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale
Sonoran Estates consists of 94 homes built in 2 different phases located in the community of McDowell Mountain Ranch in north Scottsdale. Sonoran Estates was developed by J.F Shea Company and they began building in 1876.
Sonoran Estates has six different floor plan variations ranging from 3,107 to 4,019 square feet. Floor plans featured are from 3 to 4 bedrooms. Three car garages are a standard feature on these models.
The six different floor plans of Sonoran Estates are the Paloma, Sabino, Carino, Santana, Topanga, and the Saguaro. You can click on each name to get a pdf of each floor plan and more information.
The Phase I of Sonoran Estates is located in an oasis bounded by the Mountain Preserve to the east; Sanctuary Golf is in the west, and the Sienna Canyon communities in the north. The Phase II of Sonoran Estates is located beyond the Sienna Canyon. It also offers beautiful mountain and city light views, large oversized lots, and great accessibility via adjacent trail system.
The Community Center has amenities including a heated pool and spa, community recreational center, BBQ stations, exercise room, and an open space covered with ramadas.
McDowell Mountain Ranch Community stays in communication with its residents by sending them a monthly Trail Mail Blast giving the latest and greatest news, such as, board meetings, school information, events, laws, and fitness classes. Reservations can also be made for the Tennis Courts on their community website.
Desert Canyon Elementary School and Desert Canyon Middle School, rated top schools, are located in the community. The community loves its’ 20,000 square foot Arabian Library, Aquatic Center with a 600-foot lazy river and 8-lanes lap pool, and a 16,000 sq. ft Skate Park. Click here to get more information.
Builder Finishes and Standards for homes in Cachet by Cachet Homes
Unique Exterior
- Custom designed salt finish concrete driveways and walks
- Choice of flat or “S” roof tile and exterior paint colors
- Cultured stone included with “C” elevation
- Front Yard Landscape with irrigation system & multi-station timer
- Enclosed courtyards on two plans
- Automatic garage door opener with 2 remote controls on double door
- Spacious finished 3 car garages
- Hand applied sand stucco finish
- Large covered patio(s)
- 3 distinctive architectural elevations
- Gas stub for future gas dryer & rear yard BBQ
- Swimming pool, spa & water features
Distinctive Baths
- Cultured marble countertops and tub/shower surrounds at secondary baths
- Glass block at master showers
- Tall recessed mirrored medicine cabinets
- Expansive mirrors
- Chrome & brass plumbing fixtures- as shown in 420 model
- Jacuzzi Brand Acrylic master bathtub
- Ceramic tile showers, tub surrounds and vanities in master bath
- Powder room with pedestal vanity
- Linen cabinets with uppers as shown
- Split level and makeup vanities in master baths
- Kohler Elongated water closets
- Ceramic the bath vanities & tub/shower surrounds in secondary baths
- Glass block at master bath windows
- Jetted master tubs
Interior Features
- Gas fireplace with cultured stone or tile hearth brass interior door lever or knob hardware
- Rich hand-troweled texture on walls & ceiling 8′ oak front entry doors
- 8′ solid core interior doors
- High ceilings as featured
- Designed spaces and niches for art
- “FlowGuard Gold” plumbing supply lines
- Spacious laundry room with cabinetry and sink
- Selected plant shelves with electrical outlets
- Structurally improved post tension foundation system
- IBM Home Management Data Wring System
- Ceramic tiled floors in entry, kitchen, nook laundry room & water closets
- Mirrored closet doors as featured
- Special rounded comers
- Special detailed closets-Classy Closet at master
- Entertainment bars
- Casitas
- Additional bedroom suites
- Libraries and media rooms
- Upgraded cabinets & custom built-in cabinetry
- Stereo sound system or intercom
- Central vacuum system
- Special flooring treatments
- Plumbing fixture upgrades
- Additional fireplaces
Award Winning Kitchens
- Double compartment cast-iron porcelain sink with designer pull-out spray faucet
- Pre-plumbed for icemaker at refrigerator
- Gourmet kitchen island/breakfast bar
- Full custom oak or maple cabinetry
- Quality appliances – Radiant glass or gas cooktop with telescopic downdraft. built-in microwave, built-in double ovens, 48″ built-in refrigerator w/ cabinet fronts, dishwasher and disposal
- Natural granite tile or ceramic tile countertops
- Sleeve for future reverse osmosis line
- Pre-plumbed loop for future soft water
- Corian kitchen countertops
- Granite slab kitchen countertops
- Cabinet fronts added to dishwashers
- Low-E windows
- Upgraded kitchen appliances
Energy Saving Features
- Smoke detectors in living areas and bedrooms
- Copper wiring to all 110 volt outlets
- Security system pre-wire
- Decora designed electrical switches
- 4 locations pre-wired for ceiling fans
- Custom lighting fixtures – as shown in 420 model
- Recessed lighting fixtures
480-652-2004