$424,700

Elevated desert-wash views, a premium corner homesite, exceptional outdoor living, an extensively upgraded climate-controlled garage, and a furnished offering set this Sanctuary model apart. With 1,710 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, this beautifully upgraded home combines an open-concept design, extensive custom improvements, outstanding functionality, and effortless Arizona living. Perfectly positioned on an elevated corner homesite overlooking a spacious desert wash, the setting provides open desert surroundings and wonderful separation, with a walking path just beyond the backyard. Best of all, the home is offered furnished, making it easy to settle in and start enjoying the Sun City Anthem lifestyle. Inside, the popular Sanctuary floor plan feels bright, open, and inviting. Tile flooring throughout means NO CARPET, while granite countertops and backsplash, upgraded recessed lighting and ceiling fans, under-cabinet kitchen lighting, and Hunter Douglas power roller shades add style and convenience throughout the home. The second bedroom offers exceptional versatility with a custom Murphy bed and built-in cabinetry, while the primary suite features custom closet cabinetry for beautifully organized storage. The laundry room has also been enhanced with custom cabinetry and a stainless-steel utility sink. Step outside and take advantage of Arizona's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. An extended paver patio and pergola create a wonderful space for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the open desert setting. Additional exterior improvements include paver walkways, thoughtfully designed landscaping with two watering zones, solar sun shades, rain gutters, Bulldog security screen doors, and fresh exterior paint completed in 2025. And then there's the garage--a standout feature of this property. Extended to approximately 24 feet deep, the garage is insulated and equipped with a mini-split for heating and cooling, epoxy flooring, suspended storage racks, custom cabinetry, and a workbench. Outside, an extended driveway measuring approximately 27 feet with additional 2-foot side extensions provides even more usable space, while a 30-amp RV outlet adds another level of functionality. Additional improvements include a water softener and reverse-osmosis system, soft-start equipment on both A/C units, and HVAC ductwork cleaned in 2024. Located in Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch, 4287 N Brigadier Drive offers much more than a beautiful home. With its elevated desert-wash setting, extensive upgrades, impressive garage, outdoor living spaces, custom storage, and furnished offering, this is a home designed to make Arizona living easy from day one. Beyond the home, Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch delivers the resort-style experience that makes this 55+ community so special. The 48,000-square-foot recreation center serves as the heart of the community, with indoor and outdoor pools, extensive fitness facilities, pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, creative arts and hobby spaces, and an incredible variety of clubs, activities, and social events. Golfers can enjoy the Troon-managed championship Poston Butte Golf Club, while the Anthem Grille offers a full-service restaurant and bar right within the community--perfect for meeting friends, enjoying dinner and drinks, or relaxing after a round of golf.