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Fantastic opportunity for 3bed/3 bath + den, 2,585 SqFt split floorplan mid-century modern burnt adobe ranch home designed and built by sought after home builder Thomas Gist, attached extended length 828 SqFt 2 car garage, refreshing pool, no HOA, large driveway that provides ample space for RV parking on .84 acre CR1 lot. Originally built in 1966 and updated thru the years, property still has a lot of Gist's original work and vision to bring the natural beauty of the Sonoran desert into the home as much as possible with an abundance of large north facing windows for great natural light and omnipresent Catalina mountain views. Premier corner lot, N/S orientation, concrete basketball half court, mature desert vegetation and private backyard. Inside buyers will enjoy exposed burnt adobe, single story, no stairs/steps, tiled floors, copper plumbing, concrete window sills, extended eves (another Gist design trait) original carved front wooden door, tall living room painted and textured ceilings featuring gorgeous original exposed wood beams, functioning wood pocket doors, wood trim, internal wood doors with vintage hardware, wired for alarm, recessed lighting, original stacked rock fireplace with concrete hearth (Gist trait), open dining area with original Philippine Mahogany wood (another Gist trait, Philippine Mahogany is now extinct) cabinets, atomic wet-bar and built-in storage, lots of storage throughout the house, heavy safe in den conveys. Cozy kitchen with bar seating, travertine tiled counters, hard to find original Philippe Mahogany kitchen cabinets, original NuTone exhaust fan, new black appliances in 2022 including new built-in microwave, electric oven and side by side refrigerator. Take a trip back in time with two original master suites, each with full bathrooms, well suited for multigenerational living. Spacious attached 828 SqFt extended garage (room for 4 tandem small cars), separate laundry room with washer/dryer and wet sink, plus 150 SqFt finished storage room. Enjoy tranquil Tucson sunsets from under covered patio with built-in grill, mini-fridge on scored concrete, flagstone pavers, real fresh green grass, magical Catalina mountain views, flower gardens, irrigation, self-closing wrought iron pool gate/fencing to refreshing pool with new sand filter 2022, Pentair variable speed pool pump, surrounded by masonry stucco privacy walls. Gated backyard access, lot extends past wall with potential for guesthouse. Sellers upsized the septic with the 2006 addition, designed by Kevin Paulus. There are not a lot of Gist built homes left, according to SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) new owners could apply to have property reviewed to receive historic nomination. Call to make your appointment to view this beautiful one of a kind home for yourself today!