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Architectural Desert Modern Masterpiece in The Summit
This architectural tour de force emerges from the desert landscape like a modern sculpture, its clean lines and expansive glass walls creating a profound dialogue between interior and exterior spaces. The design philosophy centers on the concept of 'borrowed landscape,' where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the surrounding golf course, distant mountains, and glittering Strip views as living artwork.
The grand approach sets the tone immediately—a carefully orchestrated entry sequence through manicured desert plantings leads to a striking stone facade that speaks to both contemporary sophistication and desert authenticity. Upon entry, soaring ceilings create cathedral-like volume while maintaining intimate human scale through thoughtful proportion and natural light.
The heart of the home lies in its spectacular great room, where a dramatic stone fireplace wall anchors the space while walls of glass dissolve the boundaries between inside and out. The chef's kitchen represents culinary artistry with its waterfall island, integrated espresso station, and pot filler—each element positioned for both function and visual impact. The adjacent glass-enclosed wine cellar transforms storage into gallery-style display, creating a temperature-controlled showcase for serious collectors.
Craftsmanship details reveal themselves throughout: custom cabinetry with precision joinery, integrated lighting systems that sculpt space with shadow and illumination, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions through disappearing glass walls. The main-level primary suite exemplifies luxury with its spa-inspired bathroom featuring steam shower technology and a private patio that extends the bedroom into the landscape.
Upstairs, the flexible media room demonstrates the home's adaptability—equally suited as entertainment space, private gym, or creative studio. The separate casita provides complete independence with full kitchenette and bath, ideal for guests or multigenerational living.
The outdoor spaces continue the architectural narrative with an infinity-edge pool that appears to merge with the horizon, creating liquid sculpture against the desert backdrop. Multiple entertainment zones, from the fire pit gathering area to various lounging spaces, take full advantage of the region's year-round outdoor living climate. The six-bay garage speaks to serious collectors, providing climate-controlled storage with additional parking throughout the property.
The Summit represents Summerlin's crown jewel, an exclusive guard-gated community that has redefined luxury living in Las Vegas since its establishment in the 1990s. Developed as part of Howard Hughes Corporation's master-planned Summerlin community, this prestigious enclave sits elevated above the valley floor, offering residents commanding views and a sense of sanctuary from the city below.
Summerlin itself spans over 22,500 acres and stands as one of America's most successful master-planned communities, designed with a commitment to preserving the natural desert landscape while creating sophisticated urban amenities. The Summit's location within this framework provides residents with access to championship golf courses, including the renowned TPC Las Vegas and Red Rock Country Club, where PGA professionals have honed their craft against the dramatic Red Rock Canyon backdrop.
The community's proximity to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area—just minutes away—offers residents access to world-class hiking, rock climbing, and scenic drives through some of Nevada's most spectacular desert terrain. This 195,000-acre conservation area provides a permanent buffer of protected land, ensuring that the natural beauty surrounding The Summit remains pristine.
Culturally, the location benefits from Summerlin's commitment to arts and education, with the Smith Center for the Performing Arts accessible via a short drive, offering Broadway productions, symphony performances, and world-class entertainment. The nearby Downtown Summerlin provides upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment options, including the Las Vegas Ballpark, home to the Las Vegas Aviators Triple-A baseball team.
Education remains a priority in the area, with access to highly-rated schools within the Clark County School District, as well as proximity to UNLV and the emerging medical district. The location also benefits from excellent healthcare access, including the nearby Summerlin Hospital Medical Center and the growing Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
For aviation enthusiasts, the community offers convenient access to both McCarran International Airport and the Henderson Executive Airport, while golf aficionados can choose from over a dozen championship courses within a 20-minute radius. The lifestyle here embraces both the sophistication of urban amenities and the raw beauty of the Mojave Desert, creating a unique living experience that celebrates both luxury and nature.
The Summit's elevation and orientation provide residents with cooler temperatures than the valley floor and spectacular sunrise and sunset views that paint the surrounding mountains in ever-changing palettes of color, making each day a celebration of desert living at its finest.
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