AA property, 30 Eagles Landing Lane, in Las Vegas recently snagged two awards from duPont REGISTRY™. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, the magazine selected the best of everything related to homes in 15 categories. duPont REGISTRY™ gave the nod to 30 Eagles Landing, ranking the home's kitchen and master bathroom among the top 15 in the country.  Such recognition isn't a huge surprise to Tanya Murray of Realty Executives of Nevada in Las Vegas. After all she and the property's owner, Stephanie Hodges, know they have a prize on their hands.  The 11,641-square-foot estate, reminiscent of an Italian villa, is set on nearly one acre behind the gates of the Estates of Southern Highlands, one of the area's most exclusive communities.  Hodges worked hand-in-hand with her architect to create a dazzling estate that incorporated, top to bottom, the finest materials, construction techniques and artistic details. No design aspect was too small for Hodges' attention, and it's especially apparent in the property's two award-winning spaces.

The kitchen, for instance, features all of what a luxury buyer would expect in terms of appliances and amenities. Materials include slab granite countertops, hand-hewn wood floors and custom cabinets. The space is replete with a Wolf six-burner range, a Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers, dual dishwashers, a vegetable steamer, and a Miele espresso maker, along with a separate wine room.  But what makes it more extraordinary, according to Murray, is the feeling of the space. The kitchen includes a built-in bar to accommodate gatherings, and the kitchen area opens to a great room.  "The design and layout encourage people to hang out in the kitchen and family room," she says. "In luxury properties, sometimes there's an anticipated formality. Although the whole house is beautiful and luxurious, there's a sense of comfort and warmth."  As public and inviting as the kitchen is, the master bathroom is as much a sanctuary and private getaway. It's part of a custom wing that features his-and-her vanities and closets. One feature Murray characterizes as a standout is a clear, encased shoe storage wall. "It's every woman's dream," she comments.  The master bath is a study in elegance and opulence that was executed in lavish finishes. It includes slab granite counters, Swarovski crystal light fixtures and built-in cabinetry, along with custom-designed glass work produced for the house by Las Vegas glass artist Leslie Rankin. As just one example of Hodges' touch, Murray points to the curve of light fixture, a glass wall, and the faucet handles that all mirror one another.  "For whoever lives in this house next, there is just no way that they won't feel the passion and love that went into building this home,"  comments Hodges.

Tanya Murray, Realty Executives of Nevada on duPont REGISTRY Homes.