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$1,850,000 Sold 2005 DESERT MOUNTAIN Golf Community 
Desert Mountain Named the number one golf community in the country. Desert Mountain is known as one of the finest gated residential communities in the world. What is it about Desert Mountain that makes it so inviting for current members and prospective buyers? Location:
Nestled in the high Sonoran Desert in north Scottsdale, Arizona and protected to the north and east by the Tonto National Forest, Desert Mountain is known for its spectacular natural beauty and serenity. The long, distant views from The Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse are inspiring, and the elevation relative to Phoenix contributes to cooler summer temperatures. At the same time, Desert Mountain is on the perimeter of the thriving Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area, allowing for easy access to airports, shopping, entertainment and educational facilities. Also, Arizona's many lakes, streams, ski resorts and expansive mountain ranges are all close by. "Members Only" Exclusivity:
Desert Mountain is a gated community where the amenities and services are for the exclusive use of The Desert Mountain Club's members and their invited guests. Because of Scottsdale's worldwide reputation as a golf destination, resort courses in the area are often crowded; The Desert Mountain Club's exclusivity allows its members to avoid that difficulty. World-Class Golf:
The Desert Mountain Club is best known for its beautiful championship golf courses, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Two of the five courses, Renegade and Cochise, have been rated by Golf Digest as two of the top 100 courses in America. The fourth and fifth Jack Nicklaus Signature courses opened in 1996 and 1999 respectively. Award-Winning Golf Clubhouse:
At an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet, the 52,000-square-foot Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse is an architectural wonder serving two golf courses. Recreational Choices:
Desert Mountain is not just a golf community. The Sonoran Clubhouse facilities were added in 1993 to complement the Club's golf facilities. The Sonoran Clubhouse amenities include tennis on three surfaces (grass, clay and hard), a pro shop, two swimming pools, a fully-equipped fitness center, locker room facilities including sauna and steam baths, and a casual dining facility. European spa-style facials and massage services are also available. Commitment to Quality:
The development team's commitment to excellence is evident throughout the project from the guarded entryway to the quality of the home construction to the exceptional food service at the clubhouses. This commitment includes listening to the evolving needs of the homeowners and members and respecting their suggestions. Diverse Membership:
Desert Mountain has attracted a diverse following; only 25% of the community's buyers are originally from Arizona. Many buyers have come from California, the upper Midwest, the East Coast and overseas. Multiple Ownership Choices:
Many Desert Mountain buyers select custom home sites. There is no time requirement to build. The other alternative is a cottage, patio or semi-custom luxury home made available by the developer. These homes range in size from approximately 2,300 to 4,050 square feet. Pleasant Year-Round Climate:
The Scottsdale area is famous for its perpetual sunshine and blue-sky forecasts. The area has one of the highest percentages of annual sunshine in the country - higher than that of Honolulu, Los Angeles and Miami. It's no secret that winter visitors flock to Scottsdale to enjoy the pleasant weather during the dead of winter. As an example, the Phoenix Open in January is one of the most well-attended PGA golf events in the country! Phoenix has a reputation for being very hot during the summer, and it's certainly true that summer high temperatures consistently top 100 degrees. However, circumstances in Phoenix during the summer don't extend to Desert Mountain. Here's why: - Situated in the foothills in northeast Scottsdale, Desert Mountain's elevation ranges from approximately 2,500 to 4,800 feet above sea level. This elevation allows Desert Mountain's air temperature to be 8 to 10 degrees cooler than Phoenix throughout the summer. Summer highs are usually in the mid to upper 90's; overnight summer lows are typically in the high 60's and low 70's.
- The "apparent" temperature is a combination of air temperature and humidity, and Desert Mountain has very low humidity during the summer. For example, a summer day in Atlanta would typically have a 90-degree air temperature and a humidity level of 70%, creating a high Heat Stress Index (HSI) of 106 degrees. The corresponding humidity level at Desert Mountain would be a dry 20%, resulting in a comfortable 87-degree reading on the HSI. These circumstances allow year-round Desert Mountain residents to enjoy favorable weather and climate on a continuous basis.
Experienced Developers:
Desert Mountain is owned and operated by Desert Mountain Properties, a joint venture between a sister company of Crescent Real Estate Equities, and Sonora Partners, one of a number of companies under the direction and control of Lyle Anderson, an internationally renowned luxury community developer. The Desert Mountain Club's membership structure is an important consideration when buying a home site or home at Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has enhanced its position among world-class recreational communities with its "Deferred Equity Membership Plan". The term "deferred equity" relates to the Club's eventual turnover from the developer to the members. Perhaps the single most outstanding feature of the Plan is the Deferred Equity member's ability to guarantee all future purchasers of his or her Desert Mountain home or home site that, so long as they own such property, future purchasers can buy and enjoy the equivalent membership. This guarantee applies as long as there is an "unbroken chain" of resale buyers who, at each successive property transfer, acquire the comparable level of membership held by the seller. Other Important Deferred Equity Membership Plan Features Note that these change all of the time...call me for more information. Note that the golf membership has a contingent liability not to exceed $40,000 should the golf members decide to purchase some additional acreage from the developer. The Golf Membership owners have a first right of refusal on the acreage. No one knows when this will be decided....call me on this one, as well. - The Deferred Equity Golf members may use all of the golf, tennis, swimming and social facilities of the Club. They currently pay golf cart fees but no green fees. Deferred Equity Golf memberships are capped at 475 per golf course; each Golf member may use all five Jack Nicklaus Signature courses and all other amenities of the Club.
- The Deferred Equity Club members may use all of the tennis, swimming, fitness, spa, dining and social facilities, and have golf playing privileges, on a fee-paying basis, of twenty rounds per year (up to eight of which may be in season). Deferred Equity Club memberships are capped at 125 per golf course.
- The Deferred Equity Golf membership contribution is currently $325,000. This value is included in the prices at which Desert Mountain Properties sells its custom home sites and luxury homes. The Deferred Equity Club membership contribution is currently $50,000; the custom home site or home price would be reduced by $175,000 if a buyer prefers having a Club membership.
- Monthly dues for 2005 are around $600.00 for the Golf membership and around $250.00 for the Club membership.
As part of your evaluation of The Desert Mountain Club, please ask your Sales Executive to share with you the complete Deferred Equity Membership Plan, Club Bylaws and Membership Agreement. The Desert Mountain Club is the only private club in the country that offers five Jack Nicklaus Signature courses. The five 18-hole golf courses provide a wide and varied range of golf experiences for Desert Mountain property owners who are members of The Desert Mountain Club. The Renegade course opened in 1987, the Cochise course opened in 1988 and, in 1989, the Geronimo course was opened. The Apache course opened in January 1996. A fifth Signature course, Chiricahua, opened in March, 1999. Each year, the Cochise course is the site for THE COUNTRYWIDE TRADITION at Desert Mountain, one of the Senior PGA Tour's "major" championships and part of the Senior Slam. Jack Nicklaus has won the trophy four times, including back-to-back championships in 1995 and 1996. The Sonoran Clubhouse, a 19,000-square-foot family activity center with city light views, is set in the center of the Desert Mountain community. It offers members hard, clay and grass tennis courts; a playground; an adult pool; and a combination activity/lap pool. The clubhouse also contains a full-service restaurant, a bar/lounge, a tennis pro shop, men's and ladies locker rooms, a fitness center with cardiovascular and weight training equipment, an aerobics room, and facilities for massages and facials. The Sonoran Clubhouse received the 1994 Court of the Year Award from Tennis Industry Magazine and the 1995 Environmental Excellence Crescordia Award from Valley Forward. The award-winning Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse of The Desert Mountain Club, designed by Bob Bacon, is an architectural masterpiece showcasing breathtaking mountain sunsets and city light views and blending aesthetically into the natural scenery. The Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse offers members attractive and spacious women's and men's locker facilities, dining rooms, golf shop, steam and massage rooms, a renowned art collection and extensive member services. The Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse has won many awards, including the 1990 Gold Nugget Award for Design Excellence presented by the Pacific Coast Builders Conference; the "Grand Award" from the 1991 Builder's Choice Design and Planning Awards, presented by Builder Magazine; and the 1992 "Best in the West" award, presented by Western Links. The Desert Mountain Club offers some of the country's finest Member Services for the members' convenience. Member Services acclimates new members to all the amenities provided with their memberships and serves new members by being the information link to the local community's activities and special events. Toll-free numbers provide members and their guests with direct access to the club and its services. Members Services is available to make arrangements such as hotel or home rental accommodations, airline tickets, car rental reservations, and tickets to local sporting or cultural events. They will also schedule activities such as jeep tours, hot air balloon flights, horse trail tours and art tours. Other awards: - "Urban Land Institute Award of Excellence" Recreational Large Scale Communities,1997
Golf Courses RENEGADE and COCHISE ranked in top 100 (1993) - "America's 100 Greatest Courses" 1993 & 1995
- "Best Course for Each State" RENEGADE ranked in top 100 (1995)
- "Best Maintained Golf Course Award" Cochise rated by Senior PGA Tournament Players. RENEGADE, COCHISE, and GERONIMO ranked in top 10 for Arizona GOLF DIGEST 1992
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