Don’t like the maintenance hassles involved with owning a single-family home? Looking for a lock-and-leave vacation getaway? Well, you need look no further than the beautiful Troon North community of Stonedge in the North Scottsdale real estate.  



Boasting a fabulous luxury lifestyle, these Troon North townhomes tout a laidback country-club ambience thanks to a top-notch golf course at your doorstep, majestic mountains in the background and magnificent night-time views of twinkling city lights.  

Perched along a crest of luxury real estate near Dynamite Boulevard and 103rd Street in prestigious North Scottsdale, this Southwestern-styled, gated community has particularly roomy floor plans, some of which sprawl across nearly 3,000 square feet. In addition, many of the homes feature unique perks such as stunning, up-close views of the dramatic boulder-strewn Sonoran Desert landscape.  

Other units are nestled next to the verdant fairways of the Troon North Golf Club, conveniently located within walking distance. This semi-private club is home to the par-72, 7,028-yard Monument Course which was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. The Monument Course debuted in 1990, while the par-72, 7,044-yard Pinnacle Course, which was created by Weiskopf alone, opened in 1995. A casual restaurant, the Dynamite Grille, is the perfect place to settle in for awhile and savor some 19th-hole libations and panoramic views of the country club-style environs.  

Stonedge enjoys a community pool for residents as well as several biking and hiking paths that wind throughout the master-planned Troon North community. A lovely park, just a few blocks to the west at 93rd Street and Dynamite Boulevard, has tennis courts, basketball courts, a shaded “tot lot,” restrooms and grassy play areas. Families will be glad to know Stonedge is served by the Cave Creek Unified School District, which is comprised of elementary, middle and high schools. What’s more, great shopping and restaurants are not far away, including upscale venues such as Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Fashion Square, just to name a few local hot spots.

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Locals like to say that North Scottsdale real estate of Legend Trail is “just a long two-iron from the Boulders Resort” in nearby Carefree, Arizona. This exclusive community is snuggled in the high Sonoran desert along the historic Whiskey Bottle Trail, a trail that once guided hardy settlers across the rugged terrain to the hopeful environs of the West. Surrounded by state-owned preserve land, this sprawling community in far north Scottsdale shows off with 640 acres, much of which is open space. Set apart by natural topography, Legend Trail consists of five distinctive communities built across spectacular Arizona real estate developed by high-end production builders as well as custom homebuilders.  

Not a full roster, but a sampling of the neighborhoods within Legend Trail includes The Preserve Summit, a prestigious gated community; Pinnacle at Legend Trail, filled with luxurious semi-custom single family homes; the custom gated community of Legend Vista Estates; and Mirage Trail, a condominium community.  

One of the most special amenities at Legend Trail is the Legend Trail Golf Club, which boasts a par-72 championship 18-hole course designed by world-renowned Rees Jones, who had this to say about the course: “Players visiting Scottsdale’s Legend Trail will encounter a golf facility created to provide a fair and enjoyable experience for the average and beginning golfer, yet also capable of presenting a formidable test for the game’s more accomplished players.”  

With four sets of tee-boxes, the “Long Trail” plays at 6,845 yards, while the “Short Trail” plays at just 5,000 yards, so golfers of all ages and abilities will find challenge as well as great fun in the course. Nestled amongst the towering saguaros and crimson-hued mountains, the impeccably manicured course sits in lush contrast to the stark yet stunning beauty of the Sonoran desert. The course is set at an elevation of 3,000 feet above sea level and enjoys views of both the ancient spires of Pinnacle Peak and the entire valley far below, plus one of its many fine features is an ambient-air temperature noticeably cooler than “down in the city.” Similar to many desert courses, the holes at Legend Trail are better known by their nicknames as opposed to their numbers. For example, the number six hole is Painted Desert, number nine is the Promised Land, number 13 is Sonoran Solitude and the Finishing Touch is – you guessed it – number 18.  

Additional amenities open to residents of Legend Trail include a 10,000-square-foot recreation facility with a state-of-the-art fitness center, two lighted tennis courts, two pools and a veritable plethora of walking and biking trails.    rl0z1