A Phoenix couple transforms their midcentury townhome into a modern marvel.
By Nora Burba Trulsson | Photography by Scott Sandler
When Beth and Pat Moroney contemplated downsizing from their Arcadia home, they faced the burning questions others in the same situation have dealt with: Where would they go? Would they like another home as much as the house where they raised a family? Could it be stylish? And, most important, what would the children think?
But the Moroneys—she’s an interior designer, he’s a retired builder—jumped through the downsizing hoops with elan. The result of their search and renovation efforts is a fresh, airy 2,600-square-foot townhouse re-imagined within the classic ’60s-era Villa d’Este neighborhood in downtown Scottsdale. The hidden gem of a community was created in 1966 by developer Del Trailor. It was designed by Haver, Nunn and Jensen—a firm helmed by legendary architect Ralph Haver. The 30 townhomes were done in an Italianate style, marked by wrought-iron details, arched openings and dentil-patterned coping.
After completing a 10-month-long renovation, Beth and Pat have been enjoying the many benefits of the smaller-is-better lifestyle. “We’re loving this lock-and-leave lifestyle,” Beth says, “and our kids love the new place. We had a wedding rehearsal dinner here for about 50 people—indoors and out—and it all worked perfectly.”
SOURCES
Interior designer: Beth Moroney, M4 Design, Scottsdale, m4-design.com.
Builder: CCM Contracting, Phoenix, (602) 367-7700.
