590 Constellation Road, Wickenburg, AZ 85390

Late afternoon does something special here. The trees cast long shadows across the gravel, the brick begins to glow, and the sky over Wickenburg takes over the view. From this hilltop setting, five acres fall away into the surrounding desert, opening the property to layers of rugged hills, distant mountains and city lights after dark. It feels removed from the commotion without feeling cut off from the town below.The house is wonderfully at ease in its surroundings. Exposed brick, original wood flooring in the living room, ceiling beams and built-in cabinetry give the interior a warmth that does not need to be manufactured, while skylights and broad windows bring in the desert light. There is personality here, too, in the solid wood details and rooms that were designed to be lived in rather than simply looked at. A long living room and window-lined Arizona room each have a fireplace, offering one space for quiet evenings and another with enough room for everyone to settle in.The main...