Ever dreamed of relaxing by a crackling fire with a rushing stream providing a symphonic background in your own luxurious log home? Reminiscent of L’Auberge de Sedona or Garland’s Lodge on Oak Creek, this magnificent residence in the real Back O’ Beyond area of Sedona soothes the soul with nature’s delightful sights and sounds - as well as with the restful comforts of its sumptuous appointments. You’ll truly love unwinding at this sylvan sanctuary. Far from the architectural banality of the typical Santa Fe style stucco houses so common in Arizona, this splendid compound, prominently featured in Phoenix Home & Garden, Log Home Design and American Cowboy magazines, and HGTV is a unique, live-in, work of art wonderfully situated between the splendor of Cathedral Rock and ...''MORE Rippling Waters Of Oak Creek.
The property, once owned by famed architect Mary Jane Coulter and later passed to former Governor Bruce Babbitt, is actually more faithful to the architectural traditions of Northern Arizona than most of the faux adobe structures that now abound here.
The rustic, yet opulent interior of the residence is complemented by colorful, playful, and joyful landscaping that inspire you to "gather ye rosebuds while ye may." An amazingly well-equipped summer kitchen and marvelous outdoor entertainment area overlooking Oak Creek has been the scene of countless delightful al fresco parties. Your guests will want to return again and again.
That's fine because you'll have a comfortable two bedroom guest cabin that they can enjoy in complete privacy for them and you.
This can be a "Turn-Key Home" - just bring your tooth brush. Furnishings are available under separate contract. A detailed list can be provided.
The amenities and history of this creek-side sanctuary could fill a book. Here's a sample of what you'll find in this authentic dwelling that metamorphosed from the home's original historic state.
The Main Home -- Features 2 bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 3 freplaces, 3,067 Square Feet Luxury Elevated 75 Feet Above The Creek With Unobstructed Views Of World Famous Cathedral Rock and 176 Feet Of Oak Creek Frontage.
Main Home Floor Level - Inviting portico to beckon guests inside with gorgeous wood ceilings and intricate log beams aged to a perfect patina; walnut flooring with a warm, neutral background creating an authentic log home ambiance.¦
Family Room | Sitting Room - The 24-foot-high cathedral ceilings is finished in the same knotty pine as the 1-inch-by 8-foot custom fluted knotty-pine paneling on interior walls, and hand-cut pine timbers form rugged-looking exposed trusses and beams. Original Arizona Schist stone fireplace with custom mantel, well lit and ceiling beams. Hand Planed Walnut Wood Flooring; Ralph Lauren Wallpaper, Custom Art Lighting; Antique Chandelier And Custom Skylights; Coat Closet; Powder Room; Under Stair Storage.
Guest Bedroom Suite - Currently utilized as a comfortable home office - with custom wood beam ceiling and built-in library shelves, walk in closet with shelving. Full bath with shower.
Powder Room - Granite bowl sink stands on a base hand-crafted of tree branches
Main Home Upper Level: A Perfect Entertainment Suite with a Great Room, Dining Room and Kitchen
Kitchen - a chef's dream - offers the best views of Cathedral Rock and breathtaking landscape. A wrought iron wheel chandelier hangs above, Mexican tiles, bright red cabinets, gorgeous granite counter tops, a faux fireplace mantel, both useful and decorative, rocks embedded in the kitchen's nook were chosen from the bed of nearby Oak Creek. Cathedral ceilings, wine refrigerator, and walk-in pantry, sky lights, Viking six burner range and oven, antique pine hutch for China.
Two Dining Areas - Breakfast dining and formal dining room with custom chandeliers with whimsical lampshades, with an intimate covered view deck, extending the outdoor elements indoors and the tranquil view and sounds from the running creek.
Phone Booth - Special room off kitchen for phoning, notes, menu's custom shelving.
Main Home Lower Level Private, gracious and romantic Master Suite.
Master Bedroom | Bathroom | Sitting Area | Laundry Room - Knotty pine paneling, beam ceilings beautiful river rock fireplace is a perfect cozy spot for curling up with a good novel. His and Hers bath suites with separate vanities, separate walk-in closets and a private flagstone patio. Laundry room and closets for linens.
Charming and Festive Outdoor Ramada & Two View Decks. Bring indoor guests outside for formal and informal dining. This lovely outdoor area is often used for large outdoor gatherings.
Outdoor kitchen, built-in barbecue, refrigerator, microwave, sink and cooking cabinetry
Dish Satellite TV; Wi-Fi; Stereo System
Full views of scenic Oak Creek and the Oak Creek greenbelt surrounded by large Sycamore and Cottonwood trees.
Detached Private Guest Casita. A delightful ambiance with creek and Cathedral Rock views! This guest home is ideal for friends and family who appreciate the privacy of their own personal retreat with creek and Cathedral Rock views!
660 Square Feet
Featuring 2 bedroom (or 1 Spacious Bedroom Suite), 1 Full Bath
Large living room
Kitchenette
Wood beam ceilings and skylights
Separate Art Studio | Office | Exercise Room adjacent to The Garage. Heated with 258 square feet, perfect for the creative artist needing a private retreat to work and find inspiration, the health-conscious individuals seeking an exercise or yoga room or a private office for those seeking a private setting from the main house.
Two Car Garage. Spacious over-sized garage with ample built-in storage.
Marvelous Cathedral Rock, red rock buttes, mesas and hoodoos rise majestically into the juniper-scented air. There you stand feeling, awestruck, until you notice this charming log home with bold red window trim, cedar half-log exterior siding and stone work that brought the home one step closer to Oak Creek. You are welcomed into the home's front entry with cypress posts retrieved from the forest floor in the White Mountains. Spruce log trusses supporting the roofline, charcoal-colored Shaker-Style cement tiled rooftop.
A canopy of trees providing wonderful summertime entertainment possibilities. And the new meandering path to the banks of Oak Creek complete this full experience. This stunning setting and gorgeous home captures the special essence of Sedona's western personality with the highest quality and craftsmanship, comfort and grace.
In 1998 and 1999 current owners, the Wolfe's, hired Architect, Robert Morris and Builder, Robert Hammons, an Arizona expert in custom log and timber construction and Landscape Architect, Dan Wetzel collaborated to maintain the integrity of the original structure built in 1956, completely remodeling the original 980 square foot home, evolving it into an extraordinary up-to-date 4,200-square-foot log home estate secluded over 176 foot creek front acreage.
Provenance: The Property was once a homestead ranch owned by the Chavez family. In the early 1940's, the family divided the ranch into several parcels. The current Lot was sold, in 1951, to Mary Jane Colter, the famous architect, who designed many of the buildings at the Grand Canyon, La Posada Hotel in Winslow, and La Fonda in Santa Fe as well as a number of other Fred Harvey Railroad Properties. Ms. Colter sold the property to Bruce Babbitt, AZ's governor and Head of the Department of the Interior under President Bill Clinton. The Babbitt's owned the home for 16 years.
Off market
$2,698,400
134 Beyond Cir BACK O, Sedona, AZ 86336
4beds
4,027sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
1.59 Acres lot
$2,698,400 Zestimate®
$670/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 31, 2024 at 04:32am
Listed by:
Roy Grimm 928-300-0690,
Russ Lyon Sotheby's Intl Rlty
Bought with:
svv.rets.11223
Source: SVVAR,MLS#: 506365

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Individual Heat, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Individual AC
Appliances
- Included: Other, Humidifier
Features
- Sound System, Breakfast Nook, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), His and Hers Closets, With Bath, Separate Tub/Shower, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Level Entry, Main Living 1st Lvl, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Glaze, Tinted Windows, Drapes, Pleated Shades, Solar Screens, Sun Screen, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,027
- Total interior livable area: 4,027 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 3 or More, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Landscaping, Sprinkler/Drip, Dog Run, Rain Gutters, Built-in Barbecue, Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other, Mountain(s), Panoramic, None
Lot
- Size: 1.59 Acres
- Features: Sprinkler, Red Rock, Many Trees, Views, Rock Outcropping
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Other
- Parcel number: 40813008b
- Zoning: SFR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Log,Southwest
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stem Wall, Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Details
- Builder name: Bob Hammons
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
Location
- Region: Sedona
- Subdivision: Back-O-Beyond
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved, City Maintained