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Project posted by Scott Leuthold

Rancho de los Cerros

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Location
Tucson, Arizona
Structure
House (Multi Residence)
Style
Farmhouse
Aerial view of the main 8,000 square foot Spanish Hacienda with an authentic bell tower.
Aerial view of the main 8,000 square foot Spanish Hacienda with an authentic bell tower.
The front entry of the main hacienda at Rancho de los Cerros.
The front entry of the main hacienda at Rancho de los Cerros.
An aerial view of the 10-acre ranch surrounded by Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona.
An aerial view of the 10-acre ranch surrounded by Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona.
The main hall inside the barn at Rancho de los Cerros
The main hall inside the barn at Rancho de los Cerros
A coyote drinks from the waterfall that cascades behind a giant window of the living room.
A coyote drinks from the waterfall that cascades behind a giant window of the living room.
The front facade of Adobe Mission at Rancho de los Cerros is built with authentic, hand-made adobe and towering stained glass windows that bring in inspiring sunlight.
The front facade of Adobe Mission at Rancho de los Cerros is built with authentic, hand-made adobe and towering stained glass windows that bring in inspiring sunlight.
The master suite overlooks a hidden courtyard at Rancho de los Cerros.
The master suite overlooks a hidden courtyard at Rancho de los Cerros.
The main entrance welcomes guests with rustic wood relief designed Spanish doors.
The main entrance welcomes guests with rustic wood relief designed Spanish doors.
A covered wagon sits under a Saguaro Ribbed ceiling of the Carriage House.
A covered wagon sits under a Saguaro Ribbed ceiling of the Carriage House.
La Casita sits at the far end of the horse barn. This will be the caretakers quarters.
La Casita sits at the far end of the horse barn. This will be the caretakers quarters.
Scott starts demo of La Casita, a 1200 square foot caretakers unit on the property.
Scott starts demo of La Casita, a 1200 square foot caretakers unit on the property.
Heather Jo Leuthold working the John Deere with the Santa Catalina Range towering behind.
Heather Jo Leuthold working the John Deere with the Santa Catalina Range towering behind.
Wagon wheel in the barn at Rancho de los Cerros.
Wagon wheel in the barn at Rancho de los Cerros.
The lagoon pool reflects the setting sun at Rancho de los Cerros.
The lagoon pool reflects the setting sun at Rancho de los Cerros.
The cobblestone paved drives were pain-stakingly-layed by the previous owners.
The cobblestone paved drives were pain-stakingly-layed by the previous owners.
The main courtyards at Rancho del los Cerros.
The main courtyards at Rancho del los Cerros.
The arena with tall grass waving in the breeze in golden hour.
The arena with tall grass waving in the breeze in golden hour.
The main gathering hall inside the barn features louvered glass windows looking out over the arena and Sonoran desert landscape.
The main gathering hall inside the barn features louvered glass windows looking out over the arena and Sonoran desert landscape.

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Details

Square Feet
27000
Lot Size
10-acres
Bedrooms
20
Full Baths
12
Partial Baths
7
Smart Home Tech
Nest
Google Home

Credits

Posted by
Interior Design
Scott and Heather Leuthold
Resort Style Vacation Homes
Landscape Design
Scott and Heather Leuthold
Resort Style Vacation Homes
Photographer
Scott Leuthold
Heather Jo Leuthold
Resort Style Vacation Homes
Publications
YouTube Renovation Series

From Scott Leuthold

Rancho De Los Cerros began in the early 1900's as a small 125 s.f. casita under a Mesquite tree. Over the years it evolved into a dude ranch. It was later purchased by the YWCA and turned into a girls camp, then into a rehabilitation center. This unique property sits in the foothills just below the towering Santa Catalina Mountains, a 'sky island' that rises up from the desert floor and peaks out at over 9,000 feet in elevation.

In the mid 1980's a prominent Tucson attorney purchased the ranch and invested millions of dollars to transform it into the stunning property it is today. However, over the last few years it sat unoccupied and nature began to take back this stunning Sonoran Desert land.

In 2021, the property was purchased by the distinguished ultra-luxury estate rental company, Resort Style Vacation Homes, with more than 20 properties nationwide. The purchase was made with the intention of turning Rancho de los Cerros into a luxury estate rental, wedding venue, and even a luxury boutique inn. The company brought in experienced project managers and designers, Scott and Heather Jo Leuthold, to oversee the entire renovation including both interior and exterior design, landscaping, pool renovations, and much more.

Scott ran his own award-winning design and brand agency for 16 years in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the past few years the couple renovated their own mountain cabin home on 5 acres in Angel Fire, New Mexico and shared their experience on YouTube. Their show, 'The Pursuit of Cabin Living Series' was watched by more than 100,000 monthly viewers from over 50 countries around the globe.

The couple has now launched a new show on their YouTube channel called 'Rancho Redux' where they will be sharing their experience of living on-site and renovating this crown jewel of the Sonoran Desert. The design they're committed to achieving will immerse guests in a luxury authentic Spanish Mediterranean Hacienda experience.