Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Behind these gates....


....is a modest little house surrounded by a stunning garden.  It's unusual because of it's location.  This home is situated in the heart of downtown Scottsdale and is surrounded by businesses, galleries, and restaurants.  As far as I could tell, there wasn't a single other residence on this street.

The front is surrounded by the stucco wall and these wonderful old trees.

I was very tempted to walk through the gates and look around but luckily, the owner was out in front watering plants.  I spoke to him and confirmed that it was indeed a home.











Here is another view through the gates and you can just barely see the striped awning over the home's porch.

I kind of wish he would have invited me in but, since it's located directly across the street from a busy restaurant, I'm betting that he might be kind of wary of people peeking into his gorgeous yard.

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16 comments:

  1. ThérèseApril 23, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    I bet the owner receives a couple investors' visits too... Just hoping it will stay the way it is.

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  2. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    A beautiful looking place, and slap bang in the middle of everything too!

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  3. KateApril 23, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    A great series of photos and yes, the garden is stunning! Makes me wonder about the interior of the house...probably just as creative.

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  4. JudyApril 23, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    They have a beautiful little oasis right there in the middle of the city.

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  5. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comApril 23, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    I don't think I have noticed this, and I thought I was familiar with downtown Scottsdale.

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  6. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesApril 23, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I would have loved to seen the whole kit and kaboodle too! It looks like a piece of heaven. Thank you for sharing. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  7. LowellApril 23, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    This is an amazing place! I wonder if it was there when I lived in Scottsdale. So beautiful...and your photos are outstanding!

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  8. RedPatApril 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    It does look like an oasis of quiet in the middle of the bustle.

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  9. glendaApril 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful garden, I can see why you wanted to explore more.

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  10. BirdmanApril 23, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    A fine place to get lost.

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  11. JackApril 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    It is a lovely place, Sharon. Isn't it too bad that we have such sharp lines in America? Commercial areas for stores and offices. Residential areas for homes. When I was in Columbus, I lived in a historic neighborhood that had a European feeling, with restaurants, bars, gift stores, galleries, hairdressers, etc., mixed in among the homes. I had a great restaurant kitty corner across the street. It was great.

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  12. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesApril 23, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Dear Sharon...I will firm up our date at the Botanical garden after Arbor Day. I am so pleased to meet you and have lunch ... you have given me so many inspirations. I am not presenting at the conference but I will spend the week "filling my artistic well". Peace, Be with you Sharon! Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  13. RandyApril 23, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Very beautiful.

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoApril 24, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    How nice to live right in the hub of things and yet be so private Sharon,,oh my that garden makes me want to head out into my garden and plant something pretty right now :)

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  15. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    A surviving 'island' I guess. Lovely!

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  16. Susie of ArabiaMay 1, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    What a terrific little gem in the middle of downtown! The gate is very inviting.

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