Elegance awaits in this Jim Beverly designed estate, nestled at the base of the Sandia Mountains in the sought-after Highlands neighborhood of High Desert. Step through the front courtyard into a grand foyer with a mural painted by artist, Reto Messmer. The main level boasts two sitting rooms, a library/dining room, a gourmet chef's kitchen, a theater room, and office plus primary bedroom. Upstairs you will find a second primary suite and two additional bedrooms with ensuite baths. There is an 1,169 sqft. finished basement not included in total sq. footage. The outdoor space and pool will propel you into a private Tuscan villa. This is an incredible opportunity for the refined buyer looking for luxury at the edge of the mountains with hiking/biking trails out of your front door.