Brand New Mountain View House in SaddleBrooke in Saddlebrooke

SaddleBrooke is located at the base of the Santa Catalina mountain range at an elevation of 3,300 feet 14 miles north of Tucson.  This extraordinary active adult community offers world-class amenities in a resort-style setting with countless social opportunities surrounded by luxurious homes with breathtaking scenery located in one of natures most consistent and ideal climates.  SaddleBrooke was voted one of the top 100 Best Master Planned Communities in the country by Where to Retire magazine.

This fully furnished brand new 1,980 square foot Laredo on an extra large private lot with an attached two and a half car garage has spectacular views of the Santa Catalina Mountains from the breakfast nook, a bedroom, the front yard and the backyard.  Professionally landscaped with recently added privacy walls around the entire property allow for total privacy.  Enjoy incredible sunsets from your backyard under a fully covered patio that has a fireplace, propane barbeque, three separate patio table and chair sets, a lounge chair, and a variety of chair and lounge pads.  The gourmet kitchen features upgraded granite countertops and cabinets, high-end stainless steel appliances (refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave and double oven stove) and completely stocked with kitchen items.  The house is fully air-conditioned with two interior ceiling fans and lights in the living room and master bedroom and dimmer switches throughout the house for great ambience. The living room couch is a sofa bed that sleeps two for relatives, grandchildren or friends visting with a 32-inch Sony Trinitron TV, CD, DVD and VHS players, an extensive library of books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and surround sound stereo system.  The laundry room has a washer and gas dryer, and addition kitchen items. The master bedroom suite has a queen bed, a television and stereo system, dresser, and a view of the backyard that can be accessed through a sliding glass door.  The master bathroom has two sinks, a private room with a toilet, an all tile shower and a full-sized walk-in closest.  The second bedroom has a king bed (two twins that have been made into one bed but can easily be separated for friends, family or grandchildren visiting), dresser, oil paintings, and a view of the mountains with access to the backyard through a sliding glass door.  The full guest bathroom has an upgraded deep tub and shower.  The third bedroom has a computer, fax, copier, scanner and room to add two portable beds (stored in the garage) with a view of the mountains.  The house is fully stocked with toiletries, pantry supplies, lots of linens, towels, pillows, bedding, iron, ironing board, games, etc.  The living room, kitchen and one bedroom are decorated with a southwestern motif and the master bedroom is decorated with Hawaiian decor. The dining room/breakfast nook with a glass table and four chairs seats four and an extra fold-out dining room table that seats eight with plenty of extra chairs can be set up for entertaining guests.  The garage has an on demand water heater, three bicycles, various types of sports equipment, a smoker, shop vacuum, extra chairs, and other miscellaneous garden tools.  The swimming pool and jacuzzi listed are part of the community (not located in the backyard).  Additional photographs can be sent via e-mail upon request.  The house has $80,000 in upgrades.

Includes full access to all of the amenities in the SaddleBrooke community.  SaddleBrooke's newest clubhouse is within walking distance that has an olympic sized pool, jacuzzi, fully equipped gym, a performing arts theater and clubhouse.  There is a 18 hole golf course at MountainView, a 27 hole golf course at SaddleBrooke Country Club, and an 18 hole golf course at the Preserve.

Additional SaddleBrooke, Mountain View, and Preserve amenities include:

• Three multimillion clubhouses overlooking championship golf courses
• Golf pro shops
• Five full service restaurants, lounges and bars
• Sports Club and DesertView Performing Arts Center
• 24 tennis courts (many lighted for night time tennis)
• Four state of the art fitness centers
• Men's and women's lockers
• Four large swimming pools and two lap pools (heated 86-88 year round)
• Numerous jacuzzi spas and saunas
• Theater with stage and stadium-style seating for 478 people
• Creative arts studios
• Library and meeting/card rooms
• Softball field
• Dog park
• Bocce ball courts
• Libraries, ballrooms, auditoriums, lounges
• Health and wellness programs
• Multi-purpose activity rooms
• Small commercial center with a gas station, bank and minimart
• Miles of scenic walking and biking trails and paths

For a tour of SaddleBrooke, go to the "Robson" website and click on "SaddleBrooke." 

Tourist Attractions

• Sabino Canyon - Guided tour aboard a train
• Old Tucson Studios - World-famus western theme park and movie location
• Kitt Peak National Observatory - Home to world's largest collection of optical telescopes
• Flandrau Science Center - Hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, mineral museum
• Desert Diamond Casino, Casino of the Sun and Casino del Sol - Entertainment, dining, gaming
• Biosphere 2 Center - Interactive exhibits, restaurant, hotel, conference center
• Colossal Cave Mountain Park - Cave tours, museum, picnic tables, trail rides
• Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - Animals, plants, geology, ecology, restaurant
• ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center - Open-pit copper mine and mill tours
• Tucson Botanical Gardens - Includes 16 different gardens containing more than 1,200 types of plants
• International Wildlife Museum - Hands-on exhibits, interactive computers, and nature movies along with mammals, insects, birds and prehistoric creatures
• Mission San Xavier del Bac - Has been called the "Sistine Chapel of North America" because of its exquisite interior artwork
• Tubac - Founded in 1752 - the oldest European settlement in Arizona
• Kartchner Caverns State Park - Massive limestone cave with miles of passages and spectacular mineral deposits
• Nogales, Mexico - Shopping in old Mexico
• Mount Lemmon - Features the nation's southernmost ski area and Green Mountain Trail for scenic hiking trails
• Reid Park Zoo - Houses more than 500 exotic animals in naturalistic habitats
• Pima Air & Space Museum - One of the world's largest aviation museums
• Titan Missile Museum - World's only remaining Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile complex is now a National Historic landmark
• Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block - Includes pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial to contemporary and world folk art
• University of Arizona Museum of Art - Permanent collection of art
• Rose Canyon Lake with hiking trails to enjoy beautiful vistas
• Four lakes along the Salt River
• Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, and Roosevelt Lake are approximately 2 to 3 hours away
• Other places to visit with approximate times from SaddleBrooke include:  Mexico-1.15 hours; Sedona-3 hours; Grand Canyon-5.30 hours; Lake Powell-6 hours; Las Vegas-6.75 hours; San Diego-6 hours; Sante Fe, New Mexico-6 hours.

Airports

• Tucson International Airport - less than one hour from SaddleBrooke
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - less than two hours from SaddleBrooke

Cultural Programs

• Tucson Symphony - Classical and pop series
• Gaslight Theatre
• Tucson Convention Center Music Hall
• Arizona Theatre Company
• Ballet Arizona
• Invisible Theatre
• Music Theatre Arizona
• Old Town Artisans - houses seven galleries

Biking

• Tucson is one of the top ten bike friendly cities in the US
• SaddleBrooke Cycle Masters - Open to all levels of riders
• SaddleBrooke Motorcycle Club - Join others for short rides, day rides, multi-day rides

Hiking

• A hikers paradise with easy access to some of the best hiking around
• Picacho Peak - Just off of I-10, halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, Picacho Peak thrusts prominently into the desert sky.  This 3,400-foot landmark, the site of Arizona's only Civil War battle, makes for a challenging and scenic day
• Saguaro National Park-Wasson Peak - A day hike to the top of Wasson Peak. The slopes surrounding the gulch are dominated by stately saguaros, barrel cacti, palo verdes, ocotillos, and chollas are also well represented in this classic Sonoran Desert plant community.  Views of the Red Hills and Tucson Mountains expand until the trail reaches its terminus at a mountaintop junction

Golf

• MountainView - 18 hole course within SaddleBrooke community
• SaddleBrooke - 27 hole course within SaddleBrooke community
• Preserve - 18 hole course within SaddleBrooke community
• SaddleBrooke Ranch - 18 hole course 4 miles north of SaddleBrooke
• El Conquistador - 45 hole course within 20 miles of SaddleBrooke
• Tucson National - 36 hole course within 20 miles of SaddleBrooke
• Ventana Canyon - 36 hole course within 20 miles of SaddleBrooke
• Vistoso the Golf Club - 18 hole course within 20 miles of SaddleBrooke

Restaurants

There are three restaurants located in the SaddleBrooke community, Mesquite Grill, Palo Verde Bistro, and the Preserve Grill.  Cultural restaurants in the area include American, Mexican, Costa Rican, Italian, Chinese, Greek, and Steak Houses, and other places to eat include Pizza, Barbecues, Starbucks, Sprots Bars, Pancake House, Coffee Shops, Bagels, Bakeries, Ice Cream, etc.

On-Site Neighborhood Center

Bank, dry cleaners, doctor's office, golf cart sales and service, physical therapist, gas station, mini market, financial services, beauty salon, dentist office, chiropractor, realty and property management, and paramedic facilities, which can all be accessed by golf cart on SaddleBrooke's roads.

Grocery Stores

Several major grocery chains are within 5 miles including Albertson's, Bashas', Fry's, Sprout's and Trader Joe's.

Libraries

Two community libraries are located within SaddleBrooke.  Catalina Community Library and Oro Valley Public Library are within 9 miles.

Other Retailers

Walgreens, Target, Sam's Club, and Costco are all within 5 miles.

Shopping Malls

A new shopping center, Oro Valley Marketplace, features a Best Buy, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Dick's Sporting Goods, Century Movie Theater and much more within 5 miles.  Other shopping malls include the Tucson Mall, Foothills Mall, Park Place Mall, La Encantada Mall, all within 20 to 25 miles. 

Recreation/Sports

• Year-round great weather for golf, swimming, tennis and hiking
• Handball/Rugby - Handball capital of the world
• Boating - Four lakes along the Salt River
• Skiing - Slopes of Mt. Lemmon are convenient and challenging
• Fishing - Three urban lakes and four small fishing lakes
• Hunting - Large and small game abound
• Hiking - Wealth of choices nearby
• Dog Racing - Year-round at Tucson Greyhound Park
• Equestrian Events - Annual Tucson Winter Classic draws contestants from all over the country
• Baseball - Three major leagues hold their spring training in Tucson
• Auto Racing - Saturday night races, NASCAR, and Winston West events
• Bowling - Tucson Senior Open held yearly in the spring
• Rodeo - Most of the nation's top cowboys compete in the annual events U of A Sports
• Basketball - PAC-10 champions
• Football - Wildcats have recently been awarded national recognition
• Baseball - Wildcats have won a national championship
• Hockey - Icecats have a strong club-hockey team
• Softball - Women's softball has become a legend in the PAC-10 and national tournaments

• $2,800/month (January, February, March)
• $2,400/month (April)
• $2,200/month (May)
• $2,200/month (October)
• $2,400/month (November, December)
• $1,800/month (September)
• $1,600/month (June, July, August)
• Weekly rates (two week minimum) are possible (please inquire)
• Additional charge (minimal) for three and/or four guests
• All utilities included
• $500.00 refundable security deposit
• $125.00 non-refundable cleaning fee
• Non-smokers (smoking outside only)

50% of rental plus refundable security and cleaning deposit due at time of reservation.  Full payment due 60 days in advance of arrival date.  60 day cancellation notice required.  Cancellations received 59 to 30 days prior to arrival will forfeit the initial deposit.  Cancellations less than 30 days prior to arrival will forfeit all monies paid.

SaddleBrooke is an adult  55+ community - at least one person renting the house needs to be 40 years old.  Grandchildren are allowed to visit.