5050 Red Canyon Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336

Imagine owning twenty acres of untouched beauty in red rock country. At Red Spirit Ranch you can ride your horses, bike or hike into 800 acres of adjacent forest service land or if the mood strikes you … you can go to Enchantment Resort for lunch & be there in ten minutes. It is what the west used to be … pristine … but with all the modern conveniences. If you want, you can explore the possibility of living off the grid on an island of private land in the National Forest fifteen minutes from the heart of Sedona.

The ranch has a wealth of panoramic red rock views that include Cockscomb, Doe Mountain, Sycamore Canyon, Secret Mountain wilderness, Bear Mountain and the City of Jerome. The original slump block home was extensively renovated in 1998 to offer 4,177 square feet with a great room offering a wall of windows that showcase the magnificent red rock & forest views to the north. All the living is on the main entry level with the owner’s suite in the second story of the home.

The great room features cathedral tongue & groove wood ceilings, a gas fireplace, satillo tile that extends through most of the home, and a generous dining area with a decorative chandelier. It is expansive with a low wall separating the living & dining areas.

In keeping with the authentic ranch style of the home, the kitchen is fully equipped with a center butcher block island with an impressive stainless steel pot rack; Garland professional 6-burner gas stove with two ovens, salamander, griddle, pot filler and exhaust hood; walk-in pantry; and custom double deep stainless sinks and countertop. There is a nice size breakfast nook with views to the south, a door out to the front terrace and a convenient powder room off the kitchen. The ice machine is located at the back door just off the kitchen. As well there are stairs down to the garage & gym off the kitchen.

There are exquisite custom mesquite doors and cabinets everywhere you look in this home. A double set of closets off the front foyer provide a lot of storage. A hallway on the east side of the home leads to a lower level suite on the north side of the home and a powder room on the south side of the home.

The laundry room is further down the hallway on the south side of the home and it is light & bright with a window. It offers a sink with a countertop work area & cupboards for storage. There is a linen closet for your convenience at the end of the hallway on the south side of the home.

The atrium is at the end of the hall just before you enter the third & fourth bedroom on either side of the fourth bathroom. The atrium hosts an impressive reproduction antique Thomas Molesworth iron & leather chandelier. The den/office is off the atrium on the north side of the home.

The lower level suite offers fabulous red rock & forest views; a wood burning fireplace with a satillo tile hearth; wall-to-wall carpet; a ceiling fan and doors to an outside patio with a hot tub. The bathroom has natural stone flooring, tub surround & walls with a tub/shower combination.

The powder room on the south side of the home has natural stone countertops & walls; satillo tile flooring; one sink (Kohler) vanity, and a beautiful stain glass window. You enter the office/den through French doors. It has sensational red rock & forest views that compliment the Satillo tile flooring for your enjoyment.

The third bedroom is in the north corner of the home and it has great red rock & forest views to the north & east. The fourth bedroom is in the southeast corner of the home and it features a window seat and views of Cockscomb, Sedona & the City of Jerome. The fourth bathroom which is shared by the third & fourth bedrooms has natural Stone flooring, countertops, shower/tub surround & walls, a two-sink vanity and tub/shower combination.

The owner’s suite is on the upper level and is reached by a flight of handmade wood tongue and groove stairs. It has a wooden French door entry; a private wrap-around terrace with breathtaking views to the north & east; picture windows; gas fireplace; cathedral tongue & groove wood ceilings; wall-to-wall carpets & a built-in refrigerator. The first bathroom has a walk-in closet with built-ins, vanity, Kohler bidet & toilet, Kohler jet tub, single sink vanity & natural stone countertops, flooring, tub surround. The second bathroom has a walk-in closet with built-ins, a single sink vanity, Kohler toilet and natural stone countertops, shower, flooring & walls. The owner’s suite is at the east end of the home and offers complete privacy from the rest of the home.

You can enjoy the Sedona Lifestyle with premium outdoor living that includes a wonderful south facing covered terrace off the kitchen, a terrace off the owner’s suite and a full back patio with sound system speakers made to look like rocks. All utilities are underground so the views are not compromised in any way. The furniture, gym equipment & accessories are available for sale outside of escrow.

The 936 square foot guest house has two bedrooms, a bathroom, full kitchen and a living & dining room. It is on the northwest side of the property on the other side of the horse facilities. The horse facilities are extensive with an 1,800 Sq Ft Barn; two Tack rooms with a saddling area; ten outdoor stables with automatic watering system; a large riding arena equipped with lights for evening riding & training; two separate turn-out areas with feeding stalls and a round training pen.

Red Spirit Ranch is in a world of its own yet minutes from the heart of Sedona.


Tell me about the Sedona Lifestyle.

The quality of life is exceptional in Sedona. You wake up every morning to the inexhaustible splendor of the red rocks, the pristine 1.8 million acre Coconino National Forest and if you’re lucky to the sound of the riparian rich Oak Creek. The sun is shining most days and the air and water are clean. You feel good! You live in a place where millions vacation.

Sedona is a beautiful retreat from big city life. It is only 90 minutes from a major city where everything is available without having to live in it. Stores like Home Depot & the Super Walmart are a mere 20 minutes away. For a small town with an area population of 17,000, Sedona is a very sophisticated place with annual favorites like the “Jazz on the Rocks” festival, local Shakespeare festival, International Film Festival, Chamber Music Sedona events, Canyon Moon Theater and dozens of art and sculpture shows.

Sedona is known world wide as a thriving artist’s community with hundreds of resident artists and over 40 galleries exhibiting a full spectrum of visual arts. Over 90 movies have been made in Sedona and we have our very own film school. The Sedona Arts Center is home to dozens of local artists who offer classes, host monthly shows and display their work in the members’ gallery. We have a Community College that offers an incredible line up of classes.

Sedona promotes health & well being and offers simplicity and beauty – two precious commodities these days. You feel like you live in a National Park yet you are surrounded by all the amenities - fine restaurants, world class resorts & spas and great shopping - of a place that is second only in popularity to the Grand Canyon in Arizona as a tourist destination. Sedona is recognized as a place of healing – it inspires, refreshes and renews. It has an eclectic population coming from all over the world and the people are warm and friendly.

You will likely catch “Red Rock Fever” as most do and spend your days in Sedona dreaming of moving to the area. There’s no graffiti except for the symbols etched or painted on rock faces near ancient dwelling sites. The community’s residents work diligently to preserve Sedona’s uniqueness to the extent that we have the only teal MacDonald’s arch and you won’t see any billboards beckoning you to buy something.

What is there to do in Sedona?

Sedona offers incredible recreational opportunities all year long. It is a playground for all the “buffs” you can think of including history, geology, archaeology, outdoor, art and scenery. You can hike Sedona’s 130-plus trails surrounded by the famed, red glow of buttes, pinnacles and hoodoos that were 350 million years in the making. Many of these trails are right outside the door. There is an extensive connection of bike trails, horseback riding trails and 180 species of recorded bird life for all the bird watchers. Sedona is among North America’s best mountain-biking destinations. There are lots of golf courses to choose from including award-winning 7 Canyons Golf Resort, skiing is only an hour away in Flagstaff, the weather is perfect for tennis and motorcycle enthusiasts love the area. Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock State Park offer residents and visitors lots of enjoyment.

What is the climate like?

Sedona is located in Arizona’s high desert (upper margin of the Sonoran Desert) at the southwestern rim of the Colorado Plateau. It is about 4,500 feet above sea level giving it four relatively mild seasons making the climate about 15 degrees cooler than Phoenix or Tucson. Sedona’s annual average high temperature is 75 degrees (F) and the average low is 46 degrees (F). Typical summer highs are in the 80’s and 90’s but we always get night time lows in the 60’s. Winter highs are typically in the 50’s with occasional 70 degree days and occasional 30 degree days. Our more than 17 inches of rain per year far exceeds the true definition of a desert which has 10 inches or less.

What kind of Real Estate Market can I expect?

Now is a great time to buy real estate in Sedona - interest rates are low, it’s a “Buyer’s Market” so prices are more attractive than they have been for some time & there is a nice selection of property to choose from. It is a unique window of opportunity which is not expected to last – we have a very small market, land is limited and Sedona’s popularity continues to grow.

Living in Sedona is an elective decision for the most part as few families are obliged to relocate to Sedona due to job requirements. Sedona has all ranges of real estate prices whether you are looking for a condo or an estate. The architecture is varied and interesting and the terrain offers a full range of lots from those that sit on high hills or blend into rolling ridges to ones that are hidden in canyons or hug the cliffs of Oak Creek.

The market is typically conservative as most property owners do not need to sell which makes for a stable market. Sedona is surrounded on all sides by the Coconino National Forest making it essentially an island of private property so it is unable to grow outward. City Planners project that in only 10 years Sedona will be 91 – 95% built out and this will impact the market appreciably. Real estate markets in Arizona are expected to perform very well for decades to come fueled by tourism, retirement and second home buyers. Our prices are still very attractive when compared to places of equal allure like Jackson Hole, Aspen, Santa Fe and Palm Springs and certainly incredibly cheap compared to many other places in the world like London, Paris or Hong Kong.

Taxes

Arizona is a “wealthy friendly” state and in the bottom quadrant of the US for combined taxation rates and policies. When compared to other areas, many people find Sedona property taxes to be reasonable. Go to http://www.co.yavapai.az.us/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=26428 for all the details.