There are lots of pleasant surprises in store when you enter this former model home located in Anthem Parkside. The gorgeous 3,754-square foot home is packed with many custom interior design features, from the elegant entryway to the travertine tile and inlaid wood floor in the kitchen, all the way to the luxurious pool and entertainment features of the expansive patio outside. And, this distinctive four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home sits in the Enchantment, a neighborhood that is an exclusive enclave of all single-story homes and oversized lots.

The custom-designed amenities that give this lovely home its unique flair include:

• A floor of travertine tile and inlaid wood in a European-style diamond-pattern in the kitchen and family room area.
• Luxurious travertine tile in the entry, dining room, hallways and baths.
• A classic wood beamed ceiling in the den.
• Warm, rich-looking wood wainscotting in the sitting room/exercise room off the master bedroom and in a guest bedroom.
• Elegant crown molding in the master bedroom/bath suite.
• Surround-sound speakers throughout the house.
• Two fireplaces! - one in the family room of the highest-quality travertine tile; and a double-sided fireplace between the master bedroom and sitting room fronted on one side in distinctive tumbled-stone and the other in an exotic-looking mosaic tile.

As you walk through this lovely home, you will notice many other beautiful features as well. For instance, the dining room, den/sitting room, kitchen and family room all flow seamlessly off the foyer, allowing for roomy entertaining space. The dining room has an elegant wrought iron hanging chandelier and a built-in dark wood buffet shelf, a perfect complement to the European look of the large squares of travertine tile on the floor. The kitchen is equipped with a breakfast bar of tumbled stone with mosaic-edged detail, rich wood cabinets, a large refrigerator fronted with the same wood as the cabinets, and a corner desk complete with drawers and upper cabinet space - perfect for tucking away bills and recipe cards. The large family room boasts a built-in entertainment center with surround sound and that gorgeous travertine stone fireplace we mentioned earlier. Dramatic recessed lighting in the ceiling provides ample illumination without overpowering glare. Three large and tall windows, plus French doors to the patio/pool area, make the master bedroom airy and light. Two of the windows incorporate a scrolled Ironwork design, creating a luxurious European ambiance. Adding to the romance of the room is the exquisite double-sided fireplace between the bedroom and sitting room that was built with lovely tumbled stone on one side and rich mosaic tiles on the other.

The three other bedrooms are in the opposite wing from the master suite, offering loads of privacy for the homeowners, family members and guests. Two of the bedrooms open onto a shared bathroom with double sinks, perfect for quick getaways to school and work in the mornings. The hallway outside of the three bedrooms has fine wood wall cabinets and counter cabinets for extra storage. Also, opening out onto the spacious hallway is a full bath, next to the third guest room and a half bath for party guests, both furnished in luxurious materials.

The game room, on the opposite wing from the master bedroom, has classically simple wooden plantation shutters and French doors leading to the patio and pool area. Rich wood floors complete the classy design of this room.

The party continues on the outside at the fabulous patio and pool area. The patio floor is composed of a flagstone tile and cement combination. The glamorous heated pool features walk-in stairs, three modern platform-style fountains spilling graceful arcs of water into the sparkling blue water, a sit-down shelf for sunbathers and a pebble-tec floor.

In the center of the patio is a long ramada shading a large outdoor fireplace with stone wall seating on each side. Adjacent to the ramada is a bar overlooking the brick barbeque, which also boasts a refrigerator and plenty of counter space for the cook.

The oversized lot offers plenty of privacy. Only one neighbor on one side; the other side overlooks a beautiful desert wash. With a putting green and a hot tub completing the outdoor entertainment area, who needs to go anywhere else on vacation?

Finally, a very roomy four-car garage has plenty of cabinets for efficient storage and lots of room for lots of "toys" -- whether they be cars, motorcycles, atv's, bikes, canoes or golf carts.

The listing price of this 3,754 square-foot home is $795,000. This home was brought to you by Cheryl Halvorsen of Sterling Fine Homes & Land. For more information on this home and others, please contact Cheryl at 602-859- HOME (4663) or at cherylhalvorson@cox.net. Visit Cheryl's website at cherylhalvorson.com to see a virtual tour of this home. Sterling Fine Homes & Land is located at 3134 W. Carefree Highway, Suite 11, Phoenix , AZ 85086 .