6 Home Design Tips for Luxury Golf Course Living
Whether your idea of a perfect Saturday morning involves eighteen holes and a golf cart or hot coffee and a picturesque view, building a home in one of the top golf communities surrounding Phoenix provides more than just easy access to the putting green. You get to wake up every morning to a mix of rolling desert hills and lush greenery that’s hard to find anywhere else. As one of the top-rated residential architects in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area, our team at UDA knows how to work with this unique environment to build your dream home.
Living in a North Scottsdale luxury golf community enables homeowners to incorporate stunning views and an active lifestyle into their home design. Here are six design tips for creating your own golfing oasis.
Take advantage of the mix of desert and golf course environment
Scottsdale golf communities provide a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, from the incredible mountain backdrop to the laid-back nature of the neighborhood. Use these features as part of your design to create a home that fits in but is uniquely yours.
Tip #1: Plan for the views.
Nowhere else will you have to choose between waking up to views of expansive and immaculately manicured lawns or the serene Sonoran landscape. As you work with your architect, have rooms open to the dramatic desert and golf-course views. These are great for sightlines from the entryway and great rooms. For example, this home in the Desert Mountain community in Scottsdale has floor-to-ceiling windows on two levels to take in the breathtaking scenery.
Tip #2: Landscape for easy mobility
Golf carts and walking will be the preferred method of transportation in and around your community. Include easy trails to provide you the quickest path to the green, or for leisurely strolls to admire the surrounding ambiance. Pervious concrete has a porous structure to allow water to pass through to the ground underneath and is great for desert landscaping. If you want something more decorative, place colorful paving stones in a bed of river rock. These walkways will also cut down on golf carts taking unapproved shortcuts through your property.
Tip #3: Create protective barriers
Even in professional golfing communities, slices happen. Some properties on the course may be more prone to stray balls, but you should plan accordingly no matter where your home sits. Trees can provide good protection, but you don’t want to obstruct the view. Consider climate-appropriate hedges such as Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) and drought-tolerant deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens). While not particularly tall, they can keep the occasional ball from bouncing onto your property while still creating elegant-looking protection.
Plan and design a home around a luxury golf community lifestyle
This home will be like a permanent vacation. You get to create your perfect golf-getaway and call it home. Here are a few planning tips to keep in mind to create a resort atmosphere where you live throughout the year.
Tip #4: Add features for entertaining
You’ll have plenty of time to spend in the clubhouse, but sometimes it’s nice to kick back in your own backyard with your favorite cocktail. Outdoor spaces give you ample room for entertaining while also taking advantage of the spectacular sunsets. Large decks with comfortable seating, fire pits, and water features like at the Estancia Pueblo home in the Estancia community are perfect for cocktails or a sit-down meal. Include heaters in the outdoor ceilings to keep everyone comfortable during crisp evenings.
Tip #5: Include privacy and noise-canceling features
Even though you appreciate the pristine landscaping of the fairway, you may not be so excited about the maintenance crew who come through early before the first golfers arrive. And being directly on the golf course means there are likely to be people zipping by throughout the day. Include smart glass windows to create a customizable tint in spaces where you might need some privacy, but not want to stifle the views. For noise, consider using sound insulation board and intentional place planning to direct views and sound waves in addition to quality foam insulation.
Tip #6: Build an oasis inside your oasis
After 18 holes or a long hike in the mountains, give yourself a place within your golfing sanctuary to help you relax. That can be as simple as a jetted tub in your master bathroom or a media room where you can put your feet up. Or, if you can’t get enough, a place for a golf simulator to work on your swing between rounds!
Phoenix-Area Luxury Golf Communities Create A Visual Paradise
Whether you’ve always dreamed of a golf course in your backyard or just want the peaceful serenity that comes with the expansive landscape, golf communities provide the canvas for your ideal luxury home. If you are interested in creating the perfect home on a luxury golf course, reach out to the Scottsdale residential architects who know how to bring your dreams to life.