An estate situated within the exclusive terrain of Troon Village, Scottsdale boasts an architectural marvel poised above a natural arroyo, has hit the market, with a price tag ascending over $5 million. The property, originally crafted by the distinguished and now late architect Gordon Rogers, spans 7,060 square feet and lays across 1.2 acres of the Sonoran Desert.
The current owner, John Boccardo, a licensed architect hailing from California has decided to list the estate for $5.25 million. Boccardo purchased the home in May 2023 for $4.6 million, according to the Phoenix Business Journal. Despite his fond memories of the residence, Boccardo's upcoming project is in Park City, Utah, where he's constructing a new home, drawing inspiration from the fictitious Vandamm House seen in Alfred Hitchcock's "North by Northwest."
"The home was never built in real life, but is one of the most famous pieces of architecture in film," Boccardo remarked in a statement obtained by the Phoenix Business Journal. His imminent departure will mark the end of his residence at the Scottsdale estate, noteworthy for its arrowhead-shaped infinity-edge pool, designed to cast the illusion of hovering above the cityscape as the desert sun recedes.
The estate's integration with the surrounding terrain is embodied through the 80-foot bridge that cleaves the living quarters, connecting the 6,030-square-foot primary residence with its 1,030-square-foot guest abode, the bridge itself was an out-of-state construct, fabricated in Michigan and delivered to Arizona, while sandstone, originating from Utah, adorns both the interior and exterior. "It feels like it was placed into the environment in the natural setting of the desert," Lisa Lucky, one of the listing agents from Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty, told the Phoenix Business Journal.
The agents in charge of procuring a buyer for the property, Lisa and Laura Lucky, expound on the house's design features, highlighting its "organic contemporary" architecture and the encompassing views that punctuate the occupant's visual horizon with city lights and sunsets. The home's elevated position within the gated Troon Golf Club community further distinguishes its setting. Laura Lucky indicated, "This house is special because of how high it sits up," she said, "You're oriented to watch the sunsets at night." These attributes signal not just a luxury dwelling, but a piece of architectural history, positioned amidst the rugged splendor of Arizona's landscapes. For those with deep pockets and an appetite for exceptional architecture and natural beauty, this listing is more than a mere transaction—it's a passkey to a rarified lifestyle.
For interested parties and admirers of architecture, the listing is accessible through Ground News, where further details and discussions around the sale can be found.
