3 Beds 4 Baths 2,819 Sq.Ft.
Set quietly off South Convent Avenue in the storied ''Barrio Viejo,'' this bespoke residence reflects a harmonious interplay of organic materials, architectural clarity and the highest expression of regional craftsmanship. Designed as a response to both place and lifestyle, the home honors its historical surroundings with a distinctly modern spirit - open, inviting, and profoundly tactile. At the center of the experience is a connection between indoors and out, between natural materials and architectural precision, history and the present. Two enormous mesquite gates invite entry to an abundance of green as a quiet prelude before entering the home.
French doors open to a zaguán passageway that organizes the home's procession with quiet elegance, guiding visitors through a shifting composition of light and texture. Floors of timeworn brick and smooth concrete cool the home while offering an elevated material narrative throughout.
The main living and dining spaces unfold with volume and ease beneath thirteen-foot saguaro rib ceilings, curated with a warm yet architectural restraint. Casement windows and shutters filter light and views with intentionality. The corner fireplace brings a solidity and warmth that invite the visitor to linger.
The adjacent kitchen, designed by artisan-builder Jason Gallo, is as much a place of creation as it is of gathering. Polished mesquite countertops, raw mesquite shutters and sleek hand-built cabinetry are grounded in craft, while Miele and Viking appliances provide precision and performance. This is a space designed for efficient movement and celebration: intimate enough for quiet mornings, generous and efficient for large-scale entertaining.
The southern edge of the residence contains the library and primary suite. Framed by steel and glass doors to the south and built-in bookshelves to the east, west and north, the library space is calibrated for stillness. A softly curved beehive fireplace and Murano pendant chandelier offer a sense of gentle permanence. Through large glass and steel openings, the library extends to a courtyard sheltered by twenty-five foot walls, gardens and an enormous palm, with water moving gently from a sculpted fountain, its cadence subtle and grounding. Concrete benches are carved into the landscape, offering simple moments of rest.
In the private wing, the primary suite is defined by simplicity and tactile warmth. Herringboned barn wood overhead and smooth plaster walls establish a grounded atmosphere, while custom steel desks and Jielde lighting add functional beauty. Clerestory windows above and steel and glass French doors to the pool area create ever changing light patterns. The en suite bath continues this philosophy: marble and artisanal tile dappled with another clerestory combine to meet sleek Duravit fixtures, reinforcing the home's emphasis on experiential design.
A mesquite staircase connects to the upper level, where a large second suite - formerly the primary - offers its own en suite bath. The fourth bath and an adjacent third bedroom or fitness studio includes cork flooring, mirrored walls, and steel mesquite built-ins. Each space is designed for flexibility, always with an underlying architectural clarity.
Two distinct rooftop terraces deliver a layered outdoor experience. One, shaded and surrounded by soft plantings, creates an intimate garden-like setting for quiet conversation. The other roof deck opens to broad views of the Tucson skyline and the Catalina mountains: expansive, cinematic, and deeply rooted in place. Together, these terraces blur the line between structure and landscape, evoking a calm oasis atop the city.
The outdoor environment is anchored by a negative-edge pool, accessible both via the primary suite and the zaguán. Adjustable patio lighting sets the tone for tranquil evening swims, while an open-air shower invites a return to the elemental. On the outer wall, a vivid mural responds to the shifting light, transforming with each desert sunset; while exterior Wanda Hill lighting introduces rhythm and atmosphere from day to night.
Just steps from Tucson's vibrant downtown core, this home is open to the energy of the city yet feels a distant world away. Within easy walking distance, residents enjoy an inspiring mix of arts, entertainment, dining, and boutique shopping, creating a seamless connection between refined living and urban vitality.
