< Previous88 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Estancia club Scottsdale GOLF MEMBERSHIP PRICE: None currently for sale (several applicants on waiting list) SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP PRICE: $10,000 (must be resident of Estancia community) NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 285 golf, 40 senior, 10 junior, 16 social AVERAGE AGE: 63 NUMBER OF GOLF COURSES: 1 NUMBER OF RESTAURANTS: 1 Estancia is the first club developed by Discovery Land Company. Desert Mountain club Scottsdale EQUITY GOLF MEMBERSHIP PRICE: Equity golf membership pricing is subject to market fluctuation. At press time, pricing is trending toward the low $30,000s. EQUITY LIFESTYLE MEMBERSHIP PRICE: $20,000 initial contribution NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 1,950 golf members AVERAGE AGE: 61 NUMBER OF GOLF COURSES: 7 (six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses and No. 7 Desert Mountain) NUMBER OF RESTAURANTS: 10 The average age of new members is 55 (and under), many of whom have children. In fact, a “double nickel” club has been formed that offers fun, social activities for parents (cocktail parties, bocce ball), while concurrent children’s programs are offered. It’s a great way for the newer, younger family-centric members to meet one another, while their children bond, too. Country Club at DC Ranch Scottsdale GOLF MEMBERSHIP PRICE: Market base pricing SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP PRICE: $15,000 NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 400 golf members AVERAGE AGE: 55 NUMBER OF GOLF COURSES: 1 NUMBER OF RESTAURANTS: 2 The Country Club at DC Ranch will debut a nine-hole short course in October named The Horseshoe. Featuring nine holes ranging from 54 to 104 yards, this course will be perfect for a relaxing round of golf and great for beginner golfers, wine-and-dines, family golf, lessons, junior golfers and quick rounds. MASTER PLANS: BY THE NUMBERS from top: estancia club, desert mountain club Sept Issue.indd 888/27/19 2:57 PMcountry club at dc ranch MASTER PLANS: BY THE NUMBERS Sept Issue.indd 898/27/19 2:57 PM90 AZFOOTHILLS.COM East Mode With beautiful new family-friendly communities and one sure-to- be-amazing park in the works, the East Valley is solidifying its spot as an ideal locale for families to live and play in the Valley. BY MELISSA LARSEN L OCATED in Mesa’s growing Gateway corridor off Ray and Ellsworth Roads, Cadence at Gateway just kicked off home sales late last year, and Phase One is 70 percent sold as of press time. The new 464-acre master-planned community currently features a wide range of homes from five diff erent builders including Lennar, Pulte Homes, David Weekley Homes and Gehan Homes. The newest neighborhood from Newport Homes will be available late 2019. Combined, the builders off er nearly 50 diff erent floor plans and about 600 homes in Phase One. At build- out, Cadence is anticipated to include 1,200 single- family homes and 400 multi-family homes. Proximity to both indoor and outdoor amenities for the entire family is a huge draw for those buying at Cadence. In fact, each home in the neighborhood is fewer than 500 feet from a park, trail or The Square, which is a resident-only country-club style community center. Resort-style swimming pools with double waterslides; a lap pool; a sauna-style pool; a large event room; a complete fitness center; tennis, bocce and pickleball courts; play fields; and a dog park are just a few of the niceties available to Cadence residents. Eventually, the community will have miles of hiking and biking trails, with many directly connecting to the Mesa Regional Trail System. "When we started looking for a new home, Cadence was just starting and we wanted to be part of it from the very beginning,” says Clint Stewart, who, along with his wife and small children, was among the first families to move into Cadence. “We have three little ones and wanted them to be able to grow up in a community with friends all around them. I got that growing up and I wanted it for them, and it has already happened. We were number eight to move in, so we've met all the new people coming in, enjoyed the events and now our street is full of kids. They already have friends that will all grow up together at Cadence. We also really liked the parks, and so far living at Cadence has been perfect." Phase Two is expected to include additional homes, multi-family homes and some commercial usage, as well additional parks with shaded play areas. Cadence prices range from $292,000 to $513,000, though they are consistently shifting. About 10 miles south of Cadence at Gateway is The Crossings at Meridian from Toll Brothers, Queen Creek’s newest luxury living destination, located at Ocotillo Road and 226th Street. The community off ers a gorgeous lineup of six new one- and two-story home designs (in exterior styles of Ranch, Modern, Craftsmen and Farmhouse), ranging from 1,800 to 3,100 square feet, with three to six bedrooms. The neighborhood includes 129 home sites. The homes feature a signature of all Toll Brothers designs: remarkable indoor/outdoor living spaces. Residents also enjoy soaring 10-ft.-tall ceilings, contemporary lighting, high-end kitchen features (like a large center island and granite countertops) and master bedrooms with walk-in closets and a gorgeous master bath. The community itself leaves nothing to be desired, thanks to a community pool and splash pad; an outdoor movie ramada; a play structure; a community garden and fireplace; hundreds of acres of open space; and miles of walking, biking and equestrian trails. the crossings at Meridian prices start from the low $300,000s. Sept Issue.indd 908/27/19 2:57 PM @azfoothills #azfoothills 91 The Crossings at Meridian THE START OF THE 2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR WELCOMED TWO NEW QUEEN CREEK DISTRICT SCHOOLS NEIGHBORING CADENCE AT GATEWAY: SILVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND EASTMARK HIGH SCHOOL. Sept Issue.indd 918/27/19 2:58 PM92 AZFOOTHILLS.COM The Strand @ Gilbert TO LEARN MORE CADENCE AT GATEWAY CADENCEAZ.COM. CROSSINGS AT MERIDIAN TOLLBROTHERS.COM. THE STRAND @ GILBERT STRANDRESORTS.COM. Sept Issue.indd 928/27/19 2:58 PM @azfoothills #azfoothills 93 A Strand Entrance Gilbert already has a reputation for being one of the most family-friendly places to call home in the country, and the East Valley town is adding another notch to its belt—and it’s a biggie. Come Summer 2021, Gilbert Regional Park is partnering with The Strand @ Gilbert to bring the Valley a $60-million state-of-the-art recreational water park attraction near Higley and Queen Creek Roads. It is the first of its kind in the area and will offer 25 acres of water fun as well as provide significant new revenue to the Gilbert Parks and Recreation annual budget. “When I chose to locate my home in the Town of Gilbert a few years ago, I believed that the metropolitan Phoenix area was ideally suited for an innovative state-of-the-art water park resort,” says John McLaughlin, CEO and founder of Strand Resorts. “As I searched, I discovered the Town’s plan for a regional park and began discussions with Town staff and learned of the opportunity for a public/ private partnership on a portion of the park site for development of a water-based facility. When the town issued a request for proposals, I put together a small team to investigate opportunities for the site and proposed my vision to the Town. The synergy of the park combined with the spirit of the Town’s staff, mayor and council convinced me that I had found a perfect site for this project.” Water attractions at The Strand @ Gilbert include a cable wake park, a surf lagoon, a sand beach, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and general swimming areas, while a kid’s play area and inflatable play structures can keep the kiddos busy even if they prefer to stay dry. Restaurants, lessons, yoga courses and even outdoor cabana areas are anticipated with the opening of the water sports complex. “The [team at] Strand @ Gilbert is working tirelessly with numerous different manufacturers throughout the world to bring the newest and most innovative technologies in water sports activities and amenities to Gilbert Regional Park,” McLaughlin says. Sept Issue.indd 938/27/19 2:58 PM94 AZFOOTHILLS.COM the desert ridge draw With easy access to world-class shopping, dining, recreation, healthcare and arts venues, Desert Ridge has drawn in several developers as of late who are embarking on high-end residential projects in the bustling area. BY MELISSA LARSEN DeLuxe Living The Statesman Group released the second phase of sales this summer at The Luxe, a luxury condo community. (Two additional phases are planned.) The $145-million project is slated to have 223 units at build-out sitting within six four-story buildings and ranging from 1,636 to 2,281 square feet. Each residence within The Luxe features open living spaces; kitchens with built-in ovens and oversized islands; walk-in closets; enclosed underground parking; and some of the largest condo patios in the Valley. Resort-style living is at each resident’s fingertips with a state-of-the-art fitness center and a clubhouse featuring all the bells and whistles: a wine room, a movie theater, a game area, a conference room and more. For some fun under the sun, The Luxe will have two heated pools with cabanas, an outdoor kitchen, a beer garden- inspired space and other alfresco amenities. But the luxury doesn’t stop there as the destination will also offer a range of on-site services like a white-glove concierge, a full-time lifestyle director, a Member Services team member and an exclusive VIP program. The Luxe is priced from the high $600,000s. theluxecondoliving.com. The Statesman Group also has a $74-million luxury apartment community in the works within the Desert Ridge neighborhood. The Montreux will be comprised of 335 one-, two- and three- bedroom luxury apartments ranging in size from 805 to 1,518 square feet within a trio of buildings. Statesman is nearing completion on the first phase; the project will have 143 residences in total and a lineup of resort-style amenities. The entire product is expected to be delivered by the end of this year. Rental pricing from $1,475 per month. rentmontreux.com. Sept Issue.indd 948/27/19 2:58 PM @azfoothills #azfoothills 95 Future’s So Bright… Crown Realty & Development has started construction on what is coined the “City of the Future” at the 100-acre property that surrounds High Street. A live, work, play community, City North will ultimately have a multifamily residential component that will consist of 2,600 units and will comprise 32 acres of the City North development joining Class A offices and other uses in the Desert Ridge area. In addition, the area is zoned for 620 hotel rooms and 100,000 square feet of retail. During this first phase of development, a 160,000-sq.-ft., four-story office building and 250 multifamily residential units will be developed. A formal groundbreaking is planned for October. citynorthdesertridge.com. “With condominium living in such high demand around the Valley, homeowners are not only drawn to the resort-style and lock-and-leave living that these communities tend to offer but those that go above and beyond the standard, like The Luxe. As one of the only luxury condominium communities of its kind in the Valley, homeowners have direct access to the great dining, shopping and entertainment at High Street and Desert Ridge Marketplace, plus a full-time, on-site concierge and lifestyle director who can take care of those small inconveniences like making reservations, scheduling appointments and booking transportation. In addition, the Desert Ridge neighborhood continues to gain national attention as major employers and developments like Mayo Clinic, Nationwide and the coming-soon City North project open in the area. With easy access to major freeways and high-paying employment opportunities, the area continues to attract young and established working professionals, second homeowners and retirees that are looking to be far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Scottsdale while still be connected to all the city has to offer.” –Alana Mann, president and owner of The Statesman Group CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP: THE LUXE, THE MONTREUX COURTYARD, THE MONTREUX POOL Sept Issue.indd 958/27/19 3:13 PM96 AZFOOTHILLS.COM THAT'S ALL, FOLKS. FIN Tasty Transplant Originally founded in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, MAPLE & ASH , from two-Michelin-star Chef Danny Grant, has made its Valley debut at The Scottsdale Waterfront. The bold concept offers a modern twist on the classic American steakhouse, with a luscious lineup of dry-aged steaks, an award-winning wine list and impeccable seafood. 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