This rare gem of a home in the gorgeous Rancho Alta Vida subdivision is perfect for buyers looking for privacy, sprawling indoor and outdoor space with stunning views of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Set in one of Phoenix's most coveted central locations, with easy access to the 51 Fwy, downtown Phoenix, scenic hiking trails, the new Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment, downtown Scottsdale, major hospitals, fantastic shopping and restaurants. And, some of Arizona's finest schools: Cherokee, Phoenix Country Day School, BASIS, Cocopah, Chaparral, Jones-Gordon School. Set on a 1/2 acre lot, this 3447 sq foot 5 bedroom, 3 bath home centers around a resort style backyard; a diving pool, multiple patio spaces, BBQ area and large lush lawn. The driveway includes an an impressive NBA level basketball hoop and backdrop. The kitchen is exceptionally spacious with unlimited storage areas, perfect for entertaining. In addition to the primary suite, a secondary suite with its own separate entrance offers flexibility as a guest suite, office or multigenerational space. Private gated courtyard entry and multiple living areas throughout the home create room to spread out and host.