Douglas Trudeau , Assoc. Broker
Prudential Foothills Real Estate
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Tucson , AZ 85748
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What Makes A Luxury Home In Tucson
I’ve noticed a lot of inquiries for luxury homes lately. Which brings to mind. What is a luxury home? What are the different levels of luxury homes?
It used to be that anything over $500,000 in Tucson was considered a luxury home. Is there a difference between granite counter tops in a $350,000 and a $900,000 home? What difference is there between an $850,000 home and a $2,500,000 home? What can you expect?
Defining luxury homes can be as objective as it is subjective. Subjectively the amenities like granite counter tops, travertine floors, lighting fixtures, bathroom fixtures, and other physical features should be expected. Objectivity is where the argument begins. Are those fixtures good quality or just nice looking? Who was the builder? What is the quality of the materials in the wall not just the quality of the materials that can be seen?
Objectively, luxury homes should not be cookie cutter homes like those subdivisions where the only difference is the color of the home or the exterior elevations have a slight change. There are some nice upper grade homes out there, but, are they really luxury homes? If they are, then are those unique homes with better amenities “Luxurious Homes?”
My opinion of a truly luxurious home is a home that is…
- Built by a reputable contractor who uses the finest quality of material,
- top of the line lumber or steal framed
- highest grade stucco, block, or concrete
- highest quality plumbing, electrical, flooring material, etc.
- Designed differently than that of surrounding homes,
- Located in an area with other luxurious homes,
- Captures and compliments the beauty of its surroundings,
- Has a personality and character all its own,
- Presents a feeling of grandure,
- Top end amenities
- Andersen windows
- Viking, Dacor, Wolf, SubZero appliances
- Grohe, Boffi, Lacava or other luxury bath fixtures
- Kitchen design that a chef would fall in love with
- Bathrooms that pamper their guests
- Living area that invites the views of surrounding mountains or the desert
- Garage that has room for opening doors completely or big enough to store collectibles along with daily drivers
Seeing a luxurious home with white GE Profile appliances is not what I would consider a luxury home. High end home maybe, but not luxury. Luxury homes should be distinct in every way. Maybe its time to redefine luxury homes and have two categories. Luxury homes for those with better than average amenities, and luxurious homes for those that have luxurious amenities beyond what can be bought at Lowes or Home Depot.
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Great article, Doug. Was just about to get on notepad and create a luxury real estate article myself but you really nailed it.
I sourced this article on my blog, so just wanted to give you the heads up.
Let me know if everything’s cool.
Thanks and have a good one.
-Ron
May 6th, 2008 // Ron Park