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Walt Danley Realty Presents
PORTFOLIO
Welcome to the 29th issue of Portfolio Magazine, and welcome to 2019! The wrapping paper is stored,
the pine needles vacuumed, the leftover cocktail shrimp thrown in our neighbor’s trashcans – it’s time
for a fresh start. Preferably in a brand-new mansion. Walt Danley is here to help, bringing you some of
the most exquisite luxury properties Arizona has to offer.
In this issue, we’ll explore a gorgeous, award-winning estate designed by renowned architect Bing Hu
in High Sonoran Heaven (p.10). A masterpiece of modernism, this home resides on six hillside acres
on Troon Mountain, set like a jewel into the most beautiful landscape in Arizona. We’ll continue our
celebration of the Sonoran Desert’s natural beauty by highlighting a new property overlooking the
award-winning Lookout Mountain Golf Club; nestled against the North Phoenix Mountain Preserve,
this meticulously maintained estate built by the original owner features every amenity for indoor and
outdoor living. Learn how to Let the Outdoors In on page 16. Natural light and gorgeous scenery
abound in a timeless Santa Fe style home perched on two separate lots. Rich in history, its location
within Clearwater Hills is exceptional, with expansive and unobstructed views both to the North and
South. Enjoy this property’s breathtaking Vantage Point on page 20.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all this architectural majesty, take a break from the Valley’s finest
properties and introduce yourself to the magnificent works of Edward Evans: a non-objective artist and
master of illusion, Evans fuses the formal stylings of the Old Masters with the bravura, spontaneity,
and conceptual approach of the Abstract Expressionists. See what we’re talking about on page 26.
One of the country’s most sought-after destinations is finally coming to life. It’s no surprise of course
that a two billion dollar, 122-acre luxury development doesn’t pop up overnight, but if you’re itching
for an update on the progress of the Ritz-Carleton Paradise Valley project, turn to page 40 for a
detailed report of what to expect in 2019.
Beginning the year with a redesign? Take some inspiration from surrealist rising star Emma J Shipley
and her stylistic joie de vivre when we explore the power of patterns and the strong style statement of
maximalist surface design in The Bright Stuff (p. 46). Finally, make sure to learn all about the opening
of our new North Scottsdale branch on page 48 – we hope you will be as excited as we are!
As usual you’ll find our quarterly report, where we take a closer look at the status of the luxury home
market and what it means for you (p. 30).
We close the issue with a collection of Arizona’s finest properties; listings that are active in the MLS,
as well as private listings that can only be seen on these pages, on WaltDanley.com and through our
carefully curated affiliate sites.
Thank you for reading.
Until next time,
WALT DANLEY