‘Jewel of the Desert’ could be the most expensive home ever sold in Las Vegas

A mansion in the MacDonald Highlands with a Masters-inspired golf hole in the back yard and a wine cellar for romantic dinners went on sale for $ 18 million – a price that would break the all-time record in Las Vegas.

Given the growing demand for luxury Las Vegas real estate with an influx of overseas buyers, it is possible to break the record of wizard David Copperfield in 2016 when he bought $ 17.5 million for a Summerlin home next to the TPC -Golf course paid.

The modern style mansion next to the DragonRidge Country Club at 677 Boulder Summit Drive in Henderson was built in 2015 by Sun West Custom Homes and measures 14,005 square feet with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, including a lower level. It has a seven car garage with a dumb waiter to move bags and goods from the garage below.

“We call it the Jewel of the Desert because it’s really unique and one of a kind,” said Amelia Keene, a luxury listing agent at Keller Williams. “It’s really special. It’s a great single story with life and energy. It breathes. I think the ups and downs in the house with different levels, although it is a single story, gives it energy. “

The resort-style backyard with its lush landscaping sets it apart from many other luxury properties on its two acres. It has two pools, two spas, seven waterfalls, river elements, cabanas, and a Ben Hogan style bridge that overlooks a putting green similar to the Augusta National Golf Club’s 12th hole, where the Masters takes place.

“It’s a replica of the bridge with a waterfall underneath,” said Keene. “When you see it, it’s so peaceful.”

The back yard has two outdoor coyote kitchens, including one on the putting green, and a bar for drinking, eating, and watching the sunsets. There is a wine cellar grotto near the waterfall and under the spacious covered terrace with an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven.

“I can’t even call it a backyard,” Keene said. “It’s resort style and it’s breathtaking. There are many luxury homes in gated communities, but this home has uninterrupted views of the entire Las Vegas Valley and the Strip and no one lives on either side of it. So you really have a private existence. It’s very discreet. “

The great room overlooks the back yard and has a 16-foot ceiling and a cocktail bar across the room from which the Strip and valley can still be seen. There is a glass hallway nearby to promote the indoor and outdoor experience. The room overlooks an elevated entrance to the house from which guests walk down the stairs to the main floor. About 90 percent of the house is on one level, which essentially makes it a 1½-story or tiered house due to the hillside location.

“Everyone in the great room has a view, no matter where they sit,” said Keene. “When you look outside, you have a lush feeling of paradise. This is important for people moving to Vegas. That’s what they want. “

And for those who want an even better view, there is an observation deck as well as a fireplace and lounge on the side of the house.

The kitchen has a Roberto Cavalli back wall and a solid granite island that is believed to be unique. There’s even a butler’s kitchen for those looking to enjoy themselves.

A home theater has 12 seats and lounge sofas, while a game room next to it with vintage pinball machines has a candy bar-style concession stand like you would see in a movie theater. There’s even a sink, refrigerator, ice maker, and microwave.

There is a private wellness wing of the mansion, which Keene said has a quiet massage room, Finnleo steam room, and sauna. An additional indoor hot tub offers all of the convenience of a world-class spa but in the privacy of your own home, Keene said. A gym has French doors that lead to a zen garden and waterfall.

“One of the things I love about the house is that it has a lot of energy and a peaceful and calm Zen-like quality like the wellness spa,” said Keene.

The master bedroom has two separate designer bathroom suites and two separate spacious walk-in closets. The sitting area with fireplace and floor-to-ceiling pocket doors opens up a view of the valley.

The mansion has two separate offices. The main office, which overlooks the Strip, has a custom Artesia desk, fireplace, tin box ceiling, and a bespoke Jeff Tobler library, Keene said. An office on the lower level leads to a waterfall in the back yard.

“You thought of everything in this house,” said Keene. “With the offices it has, you’ll never have to go back to work.”

There are two guest quarters with their own bathrooms en suite and walk-in closets with two further bedrooms that have an adjoining retreat (currently a children’s playroom). Each has its own bathroom and private courtyard, Keene said. In addition, a guest suite on the lower level has a complete bathroom en suite with doors to the rear courtyard.

Keene said she expected the house to set a new sales record and suggested that a celebrity, athlete, or CEO would buy the house. She said there is a lot of interest from international buyers. The house is owned by film producer Bryan Foster, according to Clark County’s property records.

“I think it is being bought by people who are looking to change their lifestyle after a year of COVID and are looking for something special and unique,” said Keene. “I think people want something different to call their own and a style that talks about Vegas and its lifestyle and energy. People always say a house is really unique, but you can look at other houses in the valley and never see anything like that again. “

Home design

What also sets the house apart are its design features, Keene said. This was done with the help of luxury home designer Stephanie Styles, who told Keene that if she couldn’t find it for the house, let her do it.

“The vision she had for this house was something special, like walking in and coming down the stairs and seeing the Strip,” Keene said.

Styles has designed homes from Cabo, Mexico to Beverly Hills and from Colorado to Las Vegas.

“As soon as you step in the front door there are wow factors in every single room,” said Styles. “Every room has its own personality. I created the ups and downs (steps up and down the main floor) and the whole house to make it more interesting. “I decided to split the house in half. I have two yards down here and one down there. There should be a continuous wall where the bar is. I put mirrors there so that you can see the strip at night. “

The living room has porcelain floors by Roberto Cavalli, a stone fireplace, a blue Santangelo chandelier, custom Luna Bella railings and hardwood floors. There are even stones from Tibet.

The kitchen has a custom-made chandelier by Nick Alain as well as a Thermador stove and two Thermador fridges and a drinks center and two dishwashers. The custom cabinets are from Artesia.

The cocktail bar has custom-made corset chairs and bar-top lighting.

A guest toilet off the great room has a floating onyx vanity with shaved glass walls.

The dining room is furnished with bespoke furniture from Styles and an Allegra box tray ceiling.

Even nature had a purpose, as Styles worked with the landscape architect on “Paths to nowhere and to everyone and secret gardens and a mystical feeling and a fantasy land. It came out spectacularly. “

Even the outdoor wine cellars had a purpose. It’s a concrete bunker that is 12 feet wide and 20 feet deep. Styles have put fabric on the walls, stone built the barrel ceiling, and lined up wooden floors, custom cabinets, and wine barrels where to eat.

“It’s an amazing setting for this romantic dinner for a group of two or four,” said Styles

The master bedroom, which is also one of her favorite rooms, has an Allegra chandelier and custom-made wood ceilings and custom-made walls in a gray mother-of-pearl finish. There is a coffee bar with custom cabinets, a refrigerator and a microwave.

“The master’s retreat is amazing,” said Styles. “I did a hand painted mural with a local artist over the tub in the main bathroom. I’ve hung chains around the bed. I made beautiful awnings in the playroom that mirror the awnings in the courtyard so everything is continuous. Every single detail is fun. The (granite island) slab in the kitchen is the last of its kind and created the look of the house – rock star glam – and that’s the house. “