5380 E Placita Del Mesquite, Tucson, AZ 85712
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Sqft
- 3,064
- Garage
- Yes
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Overview
Nestled within the storied enclave of ''Adobes del Bosque,'' one of Tucson's most architecturally significant communities in the historic Fort Lowell District, this authentic mud adobe residence is a reverent expression of regional craftsmanship and timeless design. Built using stabilized earthen materials and traditional methods, the home stands as a masterclass in architectural integrity, gracefully merging historic form with the understated luxuries of modern life. Enter through a serene, walled courtyard, a quiet procession that opens to 3,064 square feet of richly composed interiors. The material palette is both grounding and elevated, with sixteen-inch-thick adobe walls offering mass and thermal performance, while smooth plaster surfaces lend a tactile sense of calm and continuity. Design here speaks softly in a vernacular of warm authenticity, where concrete floors, natural pigments, and earthen textures engage in a quiet dialogue with shifting light and shadow.
Inside, soaring wood-beamed ceilings span the great room, structural poetry rendered in the language of the Southwest. Natural light filters through deeply inset windows and a procession of doors, animating a sequence of intimate, elegantly scaled spaces. True to its origins, the home is aligned along a north-south axis, harmonizing both form and function with the rhythms of the desert.
The kitchen is soulful in its simplicity. Knotty alder cabinetry in a honey-toned finish offers an organic richness, contrasted by sleek stainless steel appliances. The space opens seamlessly to the adjacent dining area, inviting ease, connection, and conversation. Every detail is expressive, with arched niches, hand-hewn wood beam vigas, and rough-sawn fir plank ceilings speak to a legacy of craftsmanship and material honesty.
Privately situated in the west wing, the owner's suite is a study in retreat. A corner fireplace grounds the room in warmth, while generous scale and clean lines provide clarity and calm. The walk-in closet is discreetly integrated into the suite's design, while the bath pairs dual sinks with polished fixtures, a walk-in shower, and a towel-warming drawerdetails that whisper indulgence without excess.
Outdoors, sunlight drapes across curated patios and garden paths, culminating in the shimmer of a sun-drenched spool beside an elegant fireplace. This is a landscape composed in layers, where indoor and outdoor spaces blur through covered portals, rhythmic shadows, and deeply considered sight lines. A place of quiet reflection, architectural legacy, and enduring beauty.
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Basic info
- Property type
- House
- Number of bedrooms
- 4
- Number of bathrooms
- 3
- Square feet
- 3,064
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.57
- Year built
- 2000
Interior features
- Fireplaces
- 3
Garage and parking
- Garage parking spaces
- 2
Utilities
- Heating
- Heat pump
- Cooling
- Central air
- Water
- Public
Estimated monthly costs
- HOA Fees
- $3
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount (2024)
- $7,771
Public schools
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