8018 E Diamondback Rd, Saint David, AZ 85630

Seller will accept or counter Offers from $595,000 to $625,000. Casa Cochise is an architect-designed, Frank Lloyd Wright inspired, custom rammed earth home on 36.8 secluded acres near the west stronghold of the historic Dragoon Mountains, east of St. David. The home is situated in the high grasslands of Cochise County within the Chihuahuan desert, at an elevation of 4800 feet. This passive solar home is sited to capitalize on gorgeous mountain views, which change with the four seasons. colored concrete allow the home to blend into the natural surroundings. Abundant mature landscaping, walls, and gabion benches enhance the grand views which are framed by large windows and sliding glass doors. Clerestory windows admit light and fresh air, Seller will accept or counter Offers from $595,000 to $625,000. Casa Cochise is an architect-designed, Frank Lloyd Wright inspired, custom rammed earth home on 36.8 secluded acres near the west stronghold of the historic Dragoon Mountains, east of St. David. The home is situated in the high grasslands of Cochise County within the Chihuahuan desert, at an elevation of 4800 feet. This passive solar home is sited to capitalize on gorgeous mountain views, which change with the four seasons. The choice of building materials, including rammed earth walls, oxidized metal roofs, and steel troweled integrated colored concrete allow the home to blend into the natural surroundings. Abundant mature landscaping, walls, and gabion benches enhance the grand views which are framed by large windows and sliding glass doors. Clerestory windows admit light and fresh air, and form a solar well which provides a heat source during winter months. Three steel trellises provide shade on exterior terraces. Within the home itself, the contemporary interior can accommodate an eclectic variety of decorating styles� �from contemporary to antiques to southwestern primitives. The master bedroom suite is located on the second floor with balconies to both the north and south, ideal for wildlife watching or star-gazing. A separate guesthouse has a handicapped-accessible master suite and another bedroom with private bath. A shaded outside living area with fireplace boasts a spectacular view of the Dragoon Mountains with a swimming pool in the foreground, an ideal place to experience dazzling sunrises and sunsets. At the far end of the driveway, the tall sculptural elements of the automatic entrance gate (created by a local artist) create a dramatic and private ingress to the property. Casa Cochise provides the perfect inspiration for activities like hiking, landscape painting, and wildlife photography. Or maybe you just want to hang out by the pool and watch the hawks and ravens soar overhead. Whatever your inclination, this home evokes an elegant comfort that places you amid one of the most peaceful and awe-inspiring locations in southern Arizona.