Million $ Digs

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

There is a moment, just after sunrise, when the mountains above Payson seem close enough to touch.
The air is cool. Water moves quietly through the irrigation channels. Beyond the lawn, an alfalfa field stretches toward the horizon, and the only sound is the breeze passing
through open country. It feels like Utah before the subdivisions arrived.
This is not simply a luxury home. It is a modern Western homestead.
Built in 2016 on more than 7 acres, the residence was designed for families who want room to live instead of merely occupy space. Oversized windows invite the landscape indoors. Ten-foot ceilings make every room feel open, while the great room and kitchen naturally become the center of family life. Winter evenings belong beside the wood-burning fireplace. Summer dinners are framed by endless views across fields and
mountains.
The land tells its own story.
Nearly 9.6 shares of Strawberry irrigation water nourish the alfalfa field. An artesian well feeds a peaceful pond. Horses have room to roam. Gardens have room to grow. Children
have room to discover what life was like before every backyard ended at a fence.
The oversized garage welcomes trucks, recreational vehicles, equipment, and ambitious projects. A flexible front den can become an office, library, or additional bedroom as life
changes.
Homes like this are increasingly difficult to find because they offer something that can't be recreated after the fact: space, water, views, and the freedom to live on your own terms.
Luxury isn't always found behind gates.
Sometimes it's found where the stars are brighter, the mountains are closer, and the horizon still belongs to you.

Courtesy of The Agency Salt Lake City (Nephi).
Data from UtahRealEstate.com.
Presented by Rodger Hardy, KW Westfield Referral. Message me for price, photos,
and all the details, or to contact the listing agent.

07/23/2026

A good house never has to boast.
This custom-built Lehi home was designed for the way people really live. The heart of the home is a bright kitchen with an eight-burner Forno range, a walk-through pantry, and open spaces filled with natural light. The primary suite is on the main floor, while upstairs offers four bedrooms, a playroom, two bathrooms, and a second laundry room that makes busy days easier.
The fully finished walkout basement brings even more possibilities. Create a private apartment, a home theater, gym, or guest suite. The attached ADU has its own entrance, making it ideal for family or additional income. Outside you'll find a covered deck, a three-car garage, RV parking, and a $25,000 landscaping allowance to finish the grounds your way. No HOA. Convenient to Silicon Slopes, excellent schools, shopping, and dining.
Courtesy of Equity Real Estate (Solid).�Data from UtahRealEstate.com.�Presented by Rodger Hardy, KW Westfield Referral. Message me for price, photos, and all the details, or to contact the listing agent.

07/15/2026

The sun reaches these mountains before it reaches the rest of the valley.
Light slips through the pines, catches the morning mist, and slowly spills across the ridgeline. An eagle circles high above the forest. Somewhere below, an elk moves quietly through the aspens. The only sound is the breeze brushing the trees, carrying the unmistakable feeling that the world is waking exactly as it has for centuries.
Then, almost unexpectedly, the cabin appears.
Its steep A-frame rises from six secluded mountain acres as though it had always belonged here. Hidden among the pines inside the gated community of Pine Ridge Estates, this custom retreat doesn't compete with the landscape. It becomes part of it. Beyond the deck lies the protected Manti-La Sal National Forest, where the views remain untouched and Skyline Drive opens the door to miles of alpine wilderness.
Inside, nature never leaves.
Thirty-foot tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings draw your eyes upward while walls of glass pull the mountains into every room. Sunlight dances across a waterfall marble island before drifting toward the great room, where a handsome wood stove waits for winter evenings. When darkness settles over the mountain, skylights above the bed reveal something few people ever experience anymore: a sky filled with thousands of stars.
Outside, every season writes a different chapter. Summer brings fishing at Potters Pond and quiet afternoons exploring alpine lakes. Autumn turns the mountains into a tapestry of gold. Winter transforms the landscape into a private wilderness, accessible only by tracked vehicle, making arrival feel less like reaching a cabin and more like entering another world. Eagles, deer, elk, wild turkeys, and even the rare snowshoe hare become familiar neighbors.
Modern comforts quietly support the experience without interrupting it. Smart appliances, efficient HVAC, dependable Wi-Fi, and a beautifully crafted geodesic dome tucked among the trees ensure the retreat feels every bit as comfortable as it is remote. Nearby Mount Pleasant and Spring City offer small-town charm before the mountains gently reclaim your attention.
Some properties are measured by square footage.
Others are measured by how they make you feel when the first light touches the mountains.
This is one of those places.
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Presented by Rodger Hardy, KW Westfield Referral. Message me for price, photos, and to connect with the listing agent.

07/01/2026

At the very top of Highland's Twin Bridges neighborhood, where the streets finally surrender to the mountains, sits a rambler that understands the value of perspective. From here, Utah Lake glimmers in the distance. Lone Peak watches from above. And the noise of everyday life seems to stay somewhere down below.
Step inside and the house reveals itself slowly. Sunlight spills through soaring ceilings into rooms that were designed for living rather than showing off. The recently remodeled kitchen becomes the natural gathering place, with custom cabinetry, dual islands, and a built-in baking center where family traditions are measured in recipes instead of clocks.
The main-level primary suite offers the quiet luxury of space, complete with two walk-in closets. Downstairs, nearly ten-foot ceilings open possibilities: a private guest retreat, multigenerational living, or the perfect place for long weekends when family comes home. A dedicated theater waits for movie nights, while outside, a private pickleball court and swim spa invite competition followed by conversation beneath the stars.
Then there are the details that rarely make headlines but make life easier: a heated driveway after a winter storm, abundant storage, a three-car garage built for more than simply parking, and trails and parks just beyond your doorstep.
Some houses ask to be admired.
This one asks you to stay awhile.

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06/30/2026

There is a moment, just before sunset, when Mount Timpanogos seems to draw a little closer to Pleasant Grove.

The light softens. The stone on the homes along the east bench begins to glow. Windows become mirrors for the mountains. And somewhere behind one of those façades, a family gathers around a kitchen island while dinner finishes on a professional-grade range, unaware that they have quietly become the envy of everyone driving past.

This is one of those houses.

Not because it is large. There are larger homes.

Not because it is new. There are newer ones already being planned.

It is memorable because every decision feels deliberate. The European-inspired exterior suggests permanence rather than fashion. Inside, wide-plank floors stretch beneath vaulted ceilings crossed with handcrafted beams. A butler's pantry disappears behind the kitchen like a well-kept secret. Walls of windows frame the mountain so naturally that it feels less like scenery than another member of the household.

The primary suite was designed for mornings without alarms. The lower level was built for conversations that continue long after the game has ended, gathered around a beautifully appointed wet bar. Even the garage tells its own story, with epoxy floors and a third bay deep enough for the toys, projects, or dreams that seldom fit inside an ordinary home.

Then there is the patio.

Step outside, and Utah unfolds before you. Valley lights begin to sparkle below while the mountain remains exactly where it has stood for centuries, quietly reminding you that some views are never outgrown.

Homes like this are rarely remembered because of their square footage.

They are remembered because, years later, someone will still say, "Do you remember that beautiful house beneath Timpanogos?"

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Data from utahrealestate.com.
Presented by Rodger Hardy, KW Westfield Referral. Message me for price, photos, and all the details, or to schedule a showing.

06/22/2026

Some homes announce themselves with size. Others with price. This one makes its introduction quietly.
Tucked against the east bench of Pleasant Grove beneath the shadow of Mount Timpanogos, this European-inspired rambler feels less like a new home and more like a place that has always belonged here. The architecture is timeless. The mountain views
seem borrowed from a postcard.
Inside, sunlight pours through oversized windows into a great room framed by soaring ceilings and handcrafted beams. The kitchen was designed for gatherings that linger long after dessert, with professional-grade appliances, a walk-in butler's pantry, and a dining space surrounded by views.
The primary suite feels more like a private retreat than a bedroom, while the finished lower level was built for entertaining, complete with a striking wet bar and generous space for
family and friends. Even the garage is extraordinary, featuring epoxy floors and a 40-foot-deep third bay.
Outside, a covered patio opens to wide-open views of the valley, lake, and mountains beyond.
Some luxury homes are impressive. Others are memorable. This one manages to be both.

Courtesy of Bravo Realty Services, LLC.
Data from utahrealestate.com.
Presented by Rodger Hardy, KW Westfield Referral. Message me for price, photos, and all the details, or to schedule a showing.

04/02/2026

In this video tour, experience Palmetto Grove—an award-winning luxury estate in Alpine, Utah, located in the exclusive Ridge community with stunning views of Lone Peak and the Wasatch Range.

Designed by C. Brandon Ingram and built by Grove Homes, this UV Parade of Homes Judges’ Choice winner features a grand great room, chef’s kitchen with La Cornue and Sub-Zero appliances, and seamless indoor-outdoor living with a covered deck, pool, and spa.

Enjoy main-level luxury living, spacious en-suites, a versatile bonus room, and a fully finished basement with a gym, theater, and recreation space.

This is elevated mountain living at its finest.
Music by VibeHorn from Pixabay.
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