6452 N Rattlesnake Canyon Road¦Tucson, Az

The Querencia Estate is a world-class desert paradise, an architectural wonder, a place where one feels at home. This privately gated desert masterpiece, built in 2015, sits in exclusive Rattlesnake Canyon, near the internationally recognized Canyon Ranch Wellness Spa and the Ventana Canyon Resort and Country Club. The only private home designed and built by renowned architect Ron Robinette, every detail is deliberately crafted for private living, harmony with the lush Sonoran Desert, and proximity to the best of Tucson. Seventy-three pristine, saguaro-studded acres bordering Sabino Canyon include both a main residence and a guest house. The only property of its kind in Southern Arizona, this desert sanctuary is a place that can not be replicated. The landscape is a work of living art, envisioned and composed by celebrated landscape architect John Stropko of New Desert Gallery. The grounds feature a floating cactus garden, meticulously chiseled natural rock, and imported Swiss window systems framing unobstructed views of the mountains as far as Mexico. Live in your own private canyon with seasonal springs and natural pools, while being just minutes from Tucson’s finest dining, upscale shopping, and world-class resort amenities.
RATTLESNAKE CANYON
Rattlesnake Canyon in the Catalina Foothills is one of Tucson’s most dramatic natural settings with gentle mountain slopes, cactus-laden rock walls, and exceptional city and mountain views that stretch for miles in every direction. Untouched, saguaro-studded hills and seasonal streams carving through the canyon will captivate you. Set between two larger canyons, Sabino to the east and Ventana to the west, Rattlesnake Canyon and nearby Esperero Canyon are green jewels of the desert, delivering spectacular views of desert blooms amid seasonal springs and natural pools.
THE ARCHITECT
Ronald W. Robinette, A. I. A., is an acclaimed architect and designer known for his exceptional talent. He has won over a dozen awards, including ”Best Architectural Design” at the prestigious custom home competition ”Street of Dreams,” set in Tucson’s Honeybee Canyon in 1998. He has also won the ”Best in American Living” award and was nominated for ”Architect of the Year” in Tucson.
THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
John Stropko of New Desert Gallery has won countless local and national awards and has been featured in numerous magazines. He painstakingly created a remarkable desert landscape that blends naturally with the environment while achieving an unmatched level of desert design.
THE PROPERTY
The beauty and grandeur of the Southwest landscape inspired this 73-acre property. Prior to building, the owners acquired two hillside parcels of land that, combined, created this magnificent homesite. To build the home’s foundation, landscape designer John Stropko removed 30 feet of solid rock, shifting the terrain to the perfect spot between the saddles of two large mountains. Robinette and Stropko worked together to create a masterful property that makes the house look as if it were airdropped into the canyon without disturbing the site’s natural beauty. Across the property, you’ll find freshly cut rocks, untouched landscaping, and expertly cured granite.
The single-level, 5,700-square-foot main residence is thoughtfully designed for privacy and balance, with the owner’s suite in the west wing and two additional bedrooms in the east wing. Refined materials-marble, travertine, and custom stonework-create a seamless connection between the home’s structure and aesthetics. These tones harmonize with the environment, and the abundant natural light reinforces the sense that the main house is an extension of the landscape. Terraces and patios unfold to magnificent canyon and mountain views, dissolving the boundary between home and desert landscape. Outdoor grilling, an inviting pool with an in-ground spa, and a floating cactus garden create a pristine environment for enjoying t