The Symington family of Paradise Valley envisioned their home as a celebration of their passions, heirlooms and artworks and a life shared with family and friends: It is their “Trailhead.” Designed by Arizona’s Gerry Jones, a master of residential desert architecture, the 10,380-square-foot-liveable home was completed in June 2014 by Scottsdale’s La Casa Builders. The five-bedroom, eight-bathroom three-level comprises four main-floor ensuite bedrooms; a second-floor master bedroom and its Japanese-inspired bathroom; and a wine cellar in the spirit of Old Portugal. Above the Moroccan-themed pool house is an upper-level view patio with a seating area and a fire pit, offering views of Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain, the McDowells and the Superstitions. “This home is a model of elegance and superlative craftsmanship,” says former La Casa partner, Ron Steege. “Its coordination of architectural artistry and art is simply extraordinary.”
