9 East Country Club Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Property Description

With stunning Patios and Gardens designed by renowned landscape architect Steve Martino, and Interior spaces by designer Georgia Bates, this 1922 Spanish Adobe situated on ¾ of an acre just inside the walls of the Phoenix Country Club has proudly regained her position on the list of enviable Vintage Estate Properties in Central Phoenix after a $1M+ renovation. The home measures in at a roomy 5,600 square feet and includes 6 Bedrooms, 5 ½ baths, office, Au Pair suite, Family, Living and Dining rooms and a Kitchen with custom arched steel doors that was originally the carriage house. The grounds are irrigated and include a myriad of Palms, Mesquite and Palo Verde that lend plenty of shade to the patios, outdoor fireplace, fountains and loggia. This is a house that has to be seen!

As you make your way past the Phoenix Country Club and continue down Country Club Drive, you’ll probably wonder how you’ve gone so long without ever knowing it was there. This tucked away street - still a secret to many who have lived in the valley for years - conjures visions of Pasadena’s lush, storybook neighborhoods.  The first of the block is this magnificent adobe, built in 1928, shining brightly amongst some of the most beautiful in the city and boasting charismatic touches both indoors and out.

With six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths thoughtfully laid out within a 5600-square foot floor plan, space is plentiful. However, should you find yourself desiring an outdoor reprieve or getaway; the ¾ acre irrigated grounds might thoroughly sate you. 

Speaking of, the exterior has been designed with hosting in mind, and is reminiscent not of a cramped city property, but of a sprawling estate perfect for lounging under the canopy of shade trees, congregating with cherished friends around spilling fountains, testing BBQ skills, and letting joyous dogs run free. The original loggia on the south side of the house (once enclosed as part of a remodel by previous owners) has been restored complete with rich wooden beams and arched adobe entries.  Ideal for breezy, gently lit dinner parties and recurring Saturday morning, coffee-and-book dates, this romantic and private space is special indeed. 

FOX10 News stopped by to film Carolyn Greenberg and this beautiful property recently. Here is the video:

One noticeably brilliant feature at 9 East Country Club Drive is that while indoors, views of the landscape (designed by Steve Martino) are both plentiful and remarkable, creating this feeling of fluidity from inside to out. The multiple al fresco dining and gathering spaces are perfect examples of this, as are the twin custom steel arched double-doors at either end of the kitchen, the French doors found throughout, and the bedroom balconies that allow you to step right out of bed and into the morning air. 

Each room reveals its own unique bits of flair. For example, the naturally lit living space off the back of the house features original scored concrete floors, beamed ceilings, and generous built-ins on either side of a wood-burning fireplace. 

The master bedroom located upstairs, was originally the sleeping porch – and has been completely remodeled by designer Georgia Bates, to include an original beehive fireplace, floating closet, a multitude of windows, and an airy, spa-inspired bathroom with concrete counter tops and custom glass-walled shower. 

Upstairs you’ll also find three additional bedrooms – two with Jack and Jill bath, and the third with ensuite - as well as a private au pair’s living space with separate entrance. From lux marble countertops to Spanish-inspired, hand-painted tiles, the bathrooms throughout the home are as unique as the bedrooms and living spaces. Despite their differences, they blend seamlessly into the rest of the rooms and leave guests feeling that one weekend in this home just isn’t enough. 

Originally the carriage house, the spacious gourmet kitchen deserves a tour of its own. This space will inspire many culinary adventures, and beautifully serves as a gathering space for friends and family. The stars of this space are arguably the twin custom steel arched doors that serve the front herb garden/patio area and the backyard grilling station/dining area.  The kitchen features a large center island with walnut-finished birch wood cabinets, Silestone and granite counters, 48” natural gas range with double oven, and a stainless steel sink. It also features an island bar for casual dining, a stunning rusted metal-clad fireplace, and a custom bar area with concrete countertop featuring pieces of clear and red glass aggregate with a green-glass illuminated back. A staircase behind the bar area leads to the large basement area that could easily be outfitted to accommodate a substantial wine collection.

Off the west side of the kitchen is a home office space with half bath that looks into the back yard through French doors, a floor to ceiling pantry with attached library ladder, as well as a laundry room, with utility sink, that connects to the 2-car garage and workshop. The east side of the kitchen has been serving as the family room, with television sofa and chairs.

Thumbing through photos of 9 East Country Club and reading about the home’s features is enough to pique anyone’s curiosity, but visit this showstopper in person and you’ll quickly fall in love. It’s a paradise for the buyer who has first-class taste for true legacy properties.