Listings by Megan Dante

Equestrians paradise on 14 acres! This Tuscan-inspired luxury home, created by the prestigious builder Paul Levato, spans over 6,600 square feet showcasing intricate details, vaulted ceilings, and high-end finishes. The expansive kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, a large center island and bar top counter space for entertaining. The remarkable outdoor entertaining space includes a giant covered patio, a grand outdoor fireplace and mesmerizing views that provide the perfect backdrop for enjoying Arizona's breathtaking sunsets. The horse facility is designed with precision, featuring a 10 stall breezeway barn with oversized stalls that each open up to large turnouts, automatic waterers, a spacious tack room and plenty of space for a farriers bay or saddling area. Adding to the equestrian amenities, is a huge 140 x 260 riding arena and four giant 70x280 turn outs with water and shades. The property's 14 acres offer a mix of lush landscapes, desert flora, and open spaces, creating a serene and private retreat and easy access to the open in desert in The McDowell Mountain Park for unlimited trail riding, hiking and biking. Conveniently located in the Rio Verde foothills, you and your family can enjoy the tranquility of rural living while still being within reach of urban amenities. This unique property represents the epitome of luxury living combined with a passion for horses and the great outdoors.

Absolutely stunning, fully fenced horse property just under 5 acres surrounded by Arizona State trust land and NO HOA. This spectacular horse property has easy access on paved roads, is on city water and only 5 minutes to shopping, but still has the serenity and privacy of being secluded in the beautiful Sonoran desert. The views from both the home and arena are unparalleled. Not only is the property fully fenced with oil pipe fencing, so is the horse facility. The horse facility has its own entrance on the north side of the property where you can drive right up to the lighted and covered 12 stall mare motel, each with runs and no climb fencing. There is covered hay storage, a clean and spacious tack room with epoxy flooring and two separate wash racks. Additionally, there are double gates throughout the whole property for ease of not only maneuvering but pulling thru trucks and trailers and plenty of space for multi use. This property also has two giant turns outs (can be divided for more), a 50' round pen, a brand new professional grade 6 horse Priefert walker, upgraded WiFi for google cameras at the barn and sonos speakers at the barn and house . The arena is 130x280 with brand new footing and has plenty of room for additional turn outs or holding pens for cattle. To top it off, there are two brand new full RV hook ups, one with a 50amps, one with 35amps plus an additional 35amps outlet for another hookup. Drive up thru the impressive double gate onto your property and notice the exquisite pavered driveway and parking area. It's breathtaking. Enter thru the massive custom Cantera Luxe iron double doors into a giant great room with views of the mountains. The 12 foot high ceilings with skylights adds to the spacious feel of this custom home. The great room has a wet bar, wine fridge and has oversized sliding glass doors that open to the patio to bring the outdoors in; yet another way to enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather. The kitchen and family room are a great place to gather in front of the gas fireplace for the game on TV or open the sliding glass doors that lead to the incredible and expansive outdoor patio to enjoy your views and to look at out your horses in the turn outs and barn. The kitchen contains a 64 inch gas Wolfe stove that has six burners, a French griddle and has a full-size double oven. Youll also find an additional built-in electric oven, a built-in subzero refrigerator, RO system, and granite countertops. The master suite is a retreat of its own. With a gas fireplace, views of the mountains and its own exit to the expansive patio or private courtyard, you can find a sense of refuge with this split floor plan. The master bath has a Jacuzzi type bathtub, double sinks, and walk in shower that also can enclose into a steam room. Additionally it has a massive custom closet plus a separate storage area and drawers. The junior master suite has new flooring, oversized closet and newly remodeled bathroom. Across the hall is the giant office with custom build ins or can be converted to an additional bedroom. Next to the office is a separate media room with projector TV and surround sound to watch the big game or a favorite block buster movie. Furthermore there is an oversized laundry room with plenty of counter space and storage and another small bedroom with a bonus area that currently has a temperature controlled wine room. Not only is there a two car garage with epoxy flooring and storage attached to the house, there is also a detached 38' x 63' RV garage that has high grade commerical roll up doors with epoxy flooring, large air compressor, separate area with work bench and full wall of cabinets for storage. Additionally, it has a 1/2 bath with a seperate water heater, a spacious loft area for even more storage... and bonus.... Giant exhaust fan to keep cool in the summers. Moving to the back yard, this spectacular property boasts a relaxing space to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Arizona desert. Stepping out from the expansive covered patio with misting system, you can sit and enjoy the glass rock fire pit over looking the mountains. To complete the features of the backyard, there is an artificial grass putting green, your own enclosed garden and a chicken coop. Lastly, 25k in brand new LED lighting installed over the entire property and landscaping which makes this estate a complete showcase! Ride right off of your property to access nearly unlimited trail riding on BLM and state trust land, and for roping enthusiasts, it's only 15 minutes to dynamite arena and less than one hour to Wickenburg. Sale includes most furniture, 7 new upgraded TVs and all technology will convey.

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, offering the perfect blend of comfort and outdoor living. The property is an equestrian lover's dream, with a well-maintained 110x155 riding arena, a 45’ round pen with two access gates, and covered 4 stall mare motel equipped with an automatic watering system to make horse care easy. There's also a custom-built tack room worh revolving tack wall with plenty of storage for all your equipment. For added convenience, the property includes an RV hook-up and a septic system, making it ideal for hosting trailers and other vehicles. The spacious lot gives you room to enjoy the serene desert surroundings, with a covered patio and a built-in fire pit area where you can relax and entertain. Inside, the home is just as inviting. The open living room features high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, filling the space with natural light. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and plenty of counter space, making it perfect for everyday cooking or hosting family and friends. The master suite is a cozy retreat, with sliding barn doors leading to a walk-in closet and a private bathroom with dual sinks. The additional bedrooms are versatile, providing space for guests, a home office, or extra storage. Whether you're looking for a comfortable home or a property that caters to your passion for horses, this place has it all. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

This gorgeous, four bedroom, two bath horse property located in the Rio Verde foothills, Arizona. On 1.25 acres, this property has a glistening pool with spa and a Kiva fireplace over looking the incredible Four Peaks. This beautiful outdoor living space allows you to enjoy the amazing weather and views that Scottsdale is known for. This listing also includes a two stall mare motel with run to the 120 x 140 arena, has a large a storage shed, and a spacious tack room along with an RV hook up. The best part of this property is its location. Less than 3 miles to some of the best hiking trails in Arizona and you can trail ride right off your property into the Tonto National Forest.

Welcome to your very own ranch in North Scottsdale in the desirable 85262 zip code. This rare, just under 5 acre property in the Rio Verde Foothills offers privacy and tranquility on a dead end road, and features a pitched metal roof and charming wrap around porch perfect for outdoor living while enjoying the scenic views of the Four Peaks, Weavers Needle and the McDowell mountains. A full size windmill adds a picturesque touch to the desert landscape as you sit outside to take in the beauty of the Arizona dessert. The main residence boasts two stone fireplaces that add to the inviting atmosphere in both the primary bedroom and main living area. The high ceiling and numerous windows in the great room enhance the sense of openness making the room feel like an extension of natur The newly remodeled kitchen is modern and stylish designed for both functionality and aesthetics. Additionally, the property includes a separate 2 bedroom, one bath 1000 ft.² Casita is ideal for guests or additional living space and is currently used as an income producing residence. The casita also has an inviting fireplace in the main living area along with a wraparound porch and pitched metal roof and stunning views that match the main home. This beautiful property also comes complete with a four stall mare Motel with runs that can be divided up to eight stalls (16x40), All with automatic waters, tack room, a 50 foot round pen and a large 80 x 200 arena along with a huge fenced turn out with no climb. Miles of scenic trails for riding, hiking, mountain biking, and running are easily accessible just steps from your front door in the McDowell Sonoran regional park. Some additional noteworthy aspects of the home include an oversized three car garage with plenty of room for storage, an on-site shared well (3 share) with new sub pump and a 6000 gallon above ground tank, main home AC unit that is only three years old. The surrounding natural landscape is dotted with mature mesquite and palo verde trees, cacti, and low maintenance rolling desert. This incredible property and traditional ranch style homes combine rustic charm with updated amenities creating a perfect blend of comfort and functionality. This property has so many unique features, you have to see it for yourself!

Welcome to this prime, 20 acre desert location near Scottsdale's iconic landmarks. Located directly adjacent to the McDowell Mountain Preserve and at the end of a paved, dead end road, you will find this stunning, pristine lot covered with the boulders that make the McDowell mountain park region unique. These formations are part of the broader landscape of the Sonoran Desert, which is known for its dramatic geological features. The combination of the desert environment with these ancient, weathered granite boulders creates a unique ecosystem and visual experience. The proximity to McDowell Mountain Park means that outdoor enthusiasts have direct access to miles of non motorized trails for hiking, biking, and trail riding right from their doorstep. At the heart of this exquisite parcel is a 4,700 square-foot custom home designed to complement the surrounding environment. The home features expansive windows and doors in every room to the outdoor living spaces that takes full advantage of the breathtaking 360' views of the Four Peaks, Granite Mountian, McDowell Mountain Range and the surrounding desert landscape. The architecture includes elements like stone and wood, harmonizing with the natural terrain. The master bedroom, complete with its own fireplace, has its own exit to the pool and spa which overlooks Tom's Thumb while the guest room and attached casita open to the north patio to take in the views of granite mountain. Views are amazing from EVERY room. The great room, chefs kitchen and custom wet bar ensure plenty of space for entertaining or just enjoying the cozy fireplace. Additionally the large and fully equipped attached casita is perfect for family or out of town guests with their own access to enjoy your time with them but allows everyone their own space. Head outside to find the 12 stall mare motel with 60' runs, lights and automatic waterers located right next to the 8 horse Priefert walker. Also noteworthy is the BRAND NEW, high producing well!! The arena is huge at 150 x 300 with new footing and plenty of parking for trailers if your friends come over to rope, trail ride or just hang out. This area is surrounded by upscale communities, with nearby luxury homes and ranch estates that take full advantage of the natural beauty and privacy the desert offers. While the setting provides a peaceful retreat, the property remains conveniently located just minutes away from world-class golf courses like Troon North, Desert Mountain, and Estancia and is just a short drive from Scottsdale's fine dining, boutique shopping, and cultural attractions, ensuring that convenience meets tranquility in this desert oasis.

The 17 Ranch was completed in 2019 making it one of the newer built ranches in the Rio Verde Foothills area. This multi faceted property is not only income producing but has the flexibility to suit almost ANY discipline!!! Currently prepared with reining footing but easily could add boxes and a return alley for roping and the is PLENTY of room for jumping or a dressage court!! Even room to add more barns and stalls or an additional arena! No need to wait on lengthy permit processes or builders timelines. This ranch is still transforming but has become a staple to the community with a great reputation and a solid business in place. Very good well with 10,000 gallon storage tank. Maintains in the 90 percentile filled water capacity throughout the day, handles ranch and tenant needs very readily. In the Epcor district Above ground 6000 gallon tank for emergencies and also used for arena maintenance if using the motorized water wheel to wet the arena, all come with the ranch sale. Tenancy has zero vacancies on the casitas and apartments. RV spot Many tenancies in place for long term contracts but also have clauses in event the ranch sells Heated pool and spa along with luxury finishes and 12' ceilings make the casitas high end rentals or a great communal living area. The casitas can be easily joined if a larger home was needed. A fourth casita can be built as there is a pad and plumbed in. The casita area has mutilple opportunities and sit on a two acre parcel. The ranch is 6 acres with 4 PIDs. Zoned Ag Exempt Two barns seperated on the property for privacy for each barn. One has 12 stalls, the other has 5 stalls. Show barn has a high end luxury suite attached to the barn which is suited for luxury living or turn that space into an office. 12 stall barn has two 2 bedroom apartments attached making it perfect for staff to easily watch horses with windows facing into the barn. Or these make great rental properties as well and stay full with a wait list. This 12 stall barn would easily convert into a fully enclosed barn if needed. You can open the middle stall wall to make 12x24 stalls for mares and babies or foaling stalls Barns have timers on fans and lights and also automatic waterers. Many horse ammenties on this ranch including a large hay/shaving barn and 4 turn outs. Literally ride out the electronic gate at the 136th entrance to the Fraisfield Trailhead. There is hundreds of acres of non motorized trails designed with horses in mind. The 17 Ranch sits right beside this preserve and the opportunity for a trail riding business is in place. Or take colts and show horses out on safe good riding trails for conditioning and training breaks. Arena is 140' wide and 280' long with Reining horse base and footing. Large enough to accomodate most disciplines.You could easily put in roping chutes and boxes for a great covered roping arena. Need more stalls? Very easy to add to the existing show barn or theres multiple build sites to add other barns. (please see renderings pictures). The ranch was built with the idea to add more stalls. Ask for more information. This is an easy fix and was addressed in the build process. There is a 40' lane along the south side of the arena that could become a barn with 20 stalls, opening to the arena. Also giving full privacy from the road, or build an overhang along the south side of the arena to give privacy and/or park equipment under cover. Also, this area would be a great place for more horse or catlle pens. Its an opportune area to utilize for many needs. Worried about the Rio Verde frontage? Easy fix as the owner has cleared the easement and is beginning plans for trees and privacy shrubs!!! Another option is to use the 280' south (Rio Verde Dr frontage)side of the arena as your own ranch signage and freely market your business to the traffic flowing by daily. There are so many opportunities to create privacy while also capitalizing on what every business needs...EXPOSURE! Access to the ranch on the west side is from 136th making this ranch fully accessible by pavement. On the east side of the ranch is 138th which gives the casitas their own private entrance creating an independant seperate flow for both the tenants and horse operation. The ranch has been working on a C2 rezone and there is potential for a buyer who may want a feed/livestock store. This Rio Verde Dr frontage property makes it the prime location for future commercial rezone. If rezoned today, that could mean this property is worth upwards of $7m commercially so this makes this ranch an incredibly unique investment holding property. Not many ranches in the area have the potential for an investment growth like this ranch does. Being at the intersection where Scottsdale meets the Foothills makes The 17 Ranch the opening corridor to the Foothills and all the potential that comes as the area experiences growth. The ranch is one of the only ranches to have City of Scottsdale easement frontage. This frontage could prove beneficial as the neighboring properties develop. Operate this current turnkey business AND horse facility now and sell later when development demands this corner!!! The 17 Ranch was built to be a fully functioning horse ranch with the unjque opportunity for tenants to live with their horses. Keep it as is and experience the good cash flow generated by horses and tenants, or build more stalls and turn it into a premier horse training location with a very bright and solid future!!! YOUR OPPORTUNITES ARE ENDLESS!! THE 17 RANCH All residences come fully furnished with high quality furnishings and finishes. 3 casitas... each one bedroom one bathroom 1000 sq ft each 2 apartments...each two bedroom one bathroom 850 sq ft each 1 suite...one bedroom one bathroom great room with kitchen 1000 sqft 7 full hookup RV spots 5 stall block show barn with wash rack, tack up stall, cedar wall tack room, AC dog room and two tie poles, 2 oversized stalls and 3 12x12 stalls 12, 12x12 mare motel with custom built stalls, tack room and washroom for clients and trainer Large hay barn for hay, shaving and equipment storage 4 turn outs, 3 have shade covers Fully irrigated landscaping in casita area with gated entrance and heated pool and spa Dog fencing with no climb around horse ranch