9701 Orient Express Court: Featured Las Vegas Luxury Home

Harken back to The Renaissance era in this desert rendition of European architecture at 9701 Orient Express Ct., Las Vegas. You could hold court, literally, in your private courtyard that connects all the living quarters of the home. Walk along the patterned stonework, sit in front of the outdoor fireplace, or host your favorite guests at the courtyard bar, the choice is yours.

9701 Orient Express Ct. part of Queensridge, NV, a village of Peccole Ranch. Queensridge is an 800-acre master-planned community, consisting of 605 homes, known for its European-style architecture. Leading up to the residence, you’ll drive along tree-lined streets and through two guard-gated security checkpoints.

The living space consists of five bedrooms, nine bathrooms within 9,947 square feet, on 1.11 acres. The list price is $5,499,000. The interior design concept is a balance between open-air and dedicated rooms with a formal living and dining room, a separate family room, plus a library, home office, and theater room.

The foyer design emphasizes the sweeping staircase with custom wrought iron and woodwork that transports friends and family to the top level of the home.

Arched entryways connect the rooms and walkways, providing visual interest in the transitional sections.

A custom kitchen with marble countertops and backsplash, a breakfast nook, countertop seating, and professional-grade appliances cater to those with a penchant for domestic art.

Specialty light fixtures throughout the house add a dash of personality and unique flair to the design scheme.

You’ll also find these delightful details:

You’ll arrive at a porte-cochere, with access to the garage stalls within a few feet of the formal entry. The entryway, framed with wrought iron scrollwork, leads into the house while a separate door leads to the courtyard. For those of you who entertain, this is an ideal design for hosting formal and informal gatherings. You can circumvent the flow of foot traffic directly to the courtyard.

The exterior design is stacked rock, with custom brickwork accents, and a custom-tiled roof. Lush, mature landscaping around the property provides a natural contrast to the neutral color palate of the brick and rock.

A fully functioning outdoor kitchen positioned near the pool supports the notion that this is an ideal house for entertaining. Residents and guests can eat, drink, swim, soak, or simply gather in the expansive outdoor living space adjacent to the pool. Glass pocket doors connect the indoors with the outdoor entertainment zone, providing an unhindered transition from the house to the poolside party.

The property sits on The Badlands golf course, with direct views of the course itself. The Badlands is a collection of three unique 9-hole layouts, the Desperado, Diablo, and Outlaw courses. Designed by Johnny Miller and Chi Chi Rodriguez, The Badlands is famous for keeping duffers on the short and narrow, regardless of which nine holes they choose to play. The reward for filling the score cards is the club’s restaurant. The Badlands’ restaurant has terraces and panoramic views of the course and mountain range, Red Rock Canyons.

Bob May Golf Academy is also on site, with private lessons, youth camps, and group training available.

Queensland is in the Summerlin school district, for families with younger students, there are about two-dozen private and public educational options. Summerlin public schools are consistently recognized nationally for their academic and extracurricular accomplishments.

Palo Verde high school, the high school available to Queensland residents, has elective activities ranging from Forensics to Robotics, to Frisbee and Comedy clubs for students. Athletics include golf, bowling, football, volleyball, and soccer.

 

When it’s time to leave the courtyard, you are in proximity to Boca Park and Tivoli Village Center. These are collections of dining, retail and entertainment establishments, all within a few minutes of 9701 Orient Express Ct. Eat, drink, shop, pick up the essentials and be home before the soufflé settles.