245 S Desperado Dr., Cottonwood, AZ 86326

On Desperado Drive at the top of Cottonwood Ranch with stunning Sedona Red Rock views, this extensively remodeled home is a showstopper. Watch hot-air balloons rise over Sedona & hang gliders descend from 8,500' Mingus Mountain. This open, split-floor plan with large windows & doors brings the outside in - sunrises & sunsets are unparalleled! Landscaping is nearly maintenance-free with a native cactus garden in the front yard & a private back yard bordering open space filled with songbirds - they're so close you won't need binoculars! The kitchen showcases stunning, tall alder cabinets in chestnut finish with dramatic contrasting granite counters. All flooring features beautiful custom tile. High-end renovations include a large spa-style main bath with two-person walk-in shower, 3 showerheads, floor-to-ceiling tile, Jacuzzi tub, a 10-foot-long Caviar granite countertop with two sinks, beveled-glass recessed medicine cabinets & heated flooring. Guest bath also includes high-grade finishes. Art-quality ceiling fans with lights. Two-car garage with epoxy flooring & ample shelves, cabinetry & pegboard. Cottonwood Ranch is the ideal Verde Valley location, with miles of hiking & mountain biking trails literally across the street on U.S. Forest Service land as well as the Ranch's own trails that wind through the neighborhood. And a bonus if you love wine: In 11 minutes you can walk through the forest land to Yavapai College's tasting room with its amazing Red Rock views! Plus, all the amenities of the Ranch (club house, pool, gym, various classes & even a park) are around the corner. Historic Old Town Cottonwood is 5 minutes away, with wonderful restaurants & entertainment. The magic of Sedona is only 20 minutes away as well as the wilderness trail network on Mingus Mountain. Jerome's unique shops & eateries are a quick 10-minute drive. Live in the heart of the best places in Arizona! Welcome home!