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Aspiring to stellar luxury
A rare gem of a community setting ignites reaching-for- the-stars amenities in Trilogy at Verde River By Joan Westlake
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he prestigious North Scottsdale locale of Trilogy at Verde River is near the Valley’s finest dining, shopping, art, sports and cultural venues. What elevates this community to spectacular is its position nestled adjacent to the Tonto National Forest. “The location of Trilogy at Verde River sets the tone for the most popular home feature - floor to ceiling, rolling glass walls. From the kitchen, living room and flowing into the bedroom, buyers can have a seamless indoor-outdoor integration as well as unobstructed views to their back yard and beyond. Some home sites even sit right along the edge of the Tonto National Forest, giving homeowners a more exclusive opportunity to enjoy their outdoor surroundings,” said Hal Looney, Arizona area president, Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities.
National forest attractions In addition to offering endless views of pristine mountains and forests, being
bordered by Tonto National Forests delivers easy access to amazing recreation including kayaking, boating, horseback riding, hiking and more. The nearby Verde River brings with it amazing fitness opportunities and scenic beauty. Trees line the river’s banks, providing refuge to Arizona wildlife including javelina, Kingfishers and American Bald Eagles. Taking the natural setting to an elite level, the new community club features The Outfitter, an outdoors adventure stop to rent bikes, kayaks or paddleboards. For even more service have the concierge book day trips and activities. The club is staffed by a resort-trained hospitality team. Members can participate in personalized events created and executed by a lifestyle director.
“We know that our buyers are looking for a finely built home, but they want a lifestyle they cannot achieve anywhere else. We’re expecting our wine program and culinary ventures to be huge hits.” — Hal Looney, Arizona area president, Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities
Elegant home entertaining “Our members love entertaining, which is why indoor wet bars, built-in backyard Continued on page 2
AUTOS
Luxury hybrids, electric vehicles combine the best of everything By Debra Gelbart
2018 Lexus LC
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f you’d like your luxury vehicle to also be better for the environment, you have a number of options available through several luxury brands. Lexus, for example, offers a hybrid version of six of its models—the RX, GS, LS, ES, NX and LC. “The performance, reliability and comfort of a Lexus are simply unmatched by any other luxury hybrid,” said Kevin Wilson, a master certified product specialist at Bell Lexus in north Scottsdale.
Lexus RX
“And Lexus hybrids (and traditional models) have the lowest cost of ownership over five years as well as the lowest cost of maintenance over 10 years of any luxury brand vehicle, according to Kelley Blue Book.” He said the
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batteries in Lexus hybrids are designed and built to last for the entire life of the vehicle. “Since 2005, when Lexus first introduced a hybrid (the RX sport utility vehicle), we have Continued on page 5