Situated on almost 2 acres on a south-facing bluff in Carefree, this house and casita have panoramic views of a rolling landscape and mountain ranges. Originally designed by architect George Christensen, this is a home to be explored, and the curious eye will be rewarded with intricately carved doors, leaded glass windows, vintage furnishings and antique tapestries and treasures gathered from around the world, including London, Paris, Morrocco and Japan.

• Year built: 1978
• 5,600 square feet
• REMODEL ARCHITECT: MARK CANDELARIA, AIA, Candelaria Design Associates, Phoenix, candelariadesign.com
• INTERIOR DESIGNER: Cheryl Dempsey, Cheryl Dempsey LLC, Phoenix, cheryldempsey.com
• BUILDER: Gary Carson, Carlson Homes, carlsonhomesscottsdale.com
• LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Donna Winters, Enchanted Garden Landscape, enchantedgardenaz.com
• CABINETRY: Chris Beede, BD Design, Custom Design & Woodworking, (602) 405-0869
• POOL REMODEL: Hydroscapes LLC, Scottsdale, hydroscapes.com
• WINDOW TREATMENTS: Beth Shupe, Calico Corners, calicocorners.com
• DECKING: Sabatina and Davis Construction, Phoenix, (602) 235-9200