2965 E Placita Prado, Tucson, AZ 85710

Enter through a two foot thick, antique gated buttress, into a living environment with a sense of permanence & an architectural feel that is a reflection of the rich & lush desert landscape. Thoughtful design blends indigenous architecture with environmentalism through use of sustainable materials and landscape design. A collection of clean but variously textured walls provide a visual study of its environment. This authentic mud adobe provides a composition of architectural layers inspired by the natural surroundings, bringing honesty to the design. The open concept floor plan is all about flow of space, with a large great room, flanked by a dedicated master wing and secondary bedrooms. The kitchen is equipped with the highest quality finish level, including custom knotty alder cabinetry, hand-painted talavera tiled counters and top end stainless steel appliances. The kitchen overlooks the great room out onto the oversized private front courtyard. Large French doors and walls of glass blend the interior and exterior spaces opening out onto the various outdoor spaces meandering through the surrounding landscape, playing off light and shade, openness and enclosure, making for an inviting ambiance. Elegance and a sense of peace is easy to achieve in this laid-back brand of luxury, ideally suited for the southwest desert lifestyle. This unique property offers a series of reclaimed architectural elements, offering its occupant a sense of being a well-traveled home that is still going places. If you're looking for the true ''Tucson Lifestyle," look no further!