Nova Estate
MacDonald Highlands
The Nova Estate is a custom home built from the ground up in MacDonald Highlands, one of Henderson's most sought-after communities. Designed in a desert contemporary style, this approximately 5,800-square-foot residence was built to take full advantage of its elevated lot and sweeping views of the Las Vegas city skyline. The home includes three bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a private theatre, and a dedicated office.
Nova Estate
The Nova Estate is a custom home built from the ground up in MacDonald Highlands, one of Henderson's most sought-after communities. Designed in a desert contemporary style, this approximately 5,800-square-foot residence was built to take full advantage of its elevated lot and sweeping views of the Las Vegas city skyline. The home includes three bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a private theatre, and a dedicated office.
The most defining feature of the project is what you see the moment you step inside: a main-level pool that appears to float above the landscape. The lot's natural slope and walk-out basement presented a significant engineering challenge, but a series of custom retaining walls made it possible to position the pool on the main living level, creating an indoor-outdoor experience that puts the city views front and center.
Large sliding doors open the living spaces directly to the pool and patio, blurring the line between interior and exterior in a way that defines the desert contemporary style. Built by John McDonough, with Kingdom & Co., the Nova Estate represents the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that carries through every project we take on.
The Nova Estate: Built Around the View
Every decision on the Nova Estate started with one thing: the view. The lot in MacDonald Highlands sits on a slope with a natural grade change that gives the home a commanding vantage point overlooking the Las Vegas valley. The homeowners came to us wanting a desert contemporary home where they could see the city skyline from the main living areas, with the pool integrated at the same level rather than tucked below.
That request turned into the single biggest structural challenge of the entire build. A standard approach would have placed the pool at the lower grade, disconnected from the primary living spaces. Instead, we engineered a series of retaining walls to hold the grade and support a main-level pool that sits directly off the kitchen and living room. The result is a seamless sightline from inside the home, across the pool, and out to the city beyond.
Desert Contemporary Design With Custom Detail
The Nova Estate was designed from the ground up in a desert contemporary style defined by clean lines, warm natural materials, and an intentional connection between indoor and outdoor living. Large sliding doors along the back of the home open fully to create an indoor-outdoor living experience where the main living areas, pool, and patio function as a single space.
Inside, every surface was selected with purpose. Custom granite slabs and quartzite were used on countertops and cabinetry throughout the home. The flooring is porcelain tile in a large 24-by-48-inch format that reinforces the clean, contemporary feel. Custom walnut cabinetry and millwork add warmth and texture in the kitchen and living areas, and large-format tile was carried onto feature walls to create visual continuity between rooms.
Standout Spaces in the Nova Estate
The kitchen and living room are the heart of the Nova Estate and the spaces that leave the strongest impression. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite and quartzite surfaces, and a layout designed around both daily function and entertaining. The living room sits adjacent, oriented toward the full wall of sliding glass that frames the pool and the Las Vegas skyline beyond. It is the kind of room where the architecture does the work and the finishes stay out of the way.
The home also includes a private theatre, a dedicated office, and four and a half bathrooms, each finished with the same level of custom detail found in the main living areas. Full house automation ties everything together, giving the homeowners control over lighting, climate, and entertainment systems throughout the residence.
20 Months From Groundbreaking to Move-In
The Nova Estate was completed in approximately 20 months from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. A custom home build on a sloped lot with the structural complexity of a main-level pool requires careful sequencing of grading, retaining wall construction, foundation work, and framing before any finishes can begin. Every phase was managed to keep the project moving without compromising the quality of the finished product.
Project Details
Project Name: Nova Estate
Location: MacDonald Highlands, Henderson, Nevada
Type: Custom Home Build
Square Footage: 5,800 Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 3 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms
Additional Spaces: Private Theatre, Home Office
Build Timeline: 20 Months
Key Features: Main-Level Elevated Pool, Full House Automation, Custom Millwork and Cabinetry, Large-Format Porcelain Tile, Custom Granite and Quartzite, Indoor-Outdoor Living
Builder, John McDonough with Kingdom & Co.
Designer: Stephanie Evans
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At the Nova Estate in MacDonald Highlands, the lot’s natural grade change meant the pool would typically need to sit at the lower elevation. Kingdom & Co. engineered a series of retaining walls to support a main-level pool that sits directly off the kitchen and living room, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection with unobstructed views of the Las Vegas skyline.
Desert contemporary is a design style defined by clean architectural lines, warm natural materials, and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living. At the Nova Estate, this is expressed through large sliding doors, custom walnut cabinetry, granite and quartzite surfaces, and large-format porcelain tile, all chosen to complement the desert landscape and city views.
Timelines vary based on the complexity of the site and the scope of the home. The Nova Estate, which included a sloped lot, retaining wall construction, and a main-level pool, was completed in approximately 20 months from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. Kingdom & Co. provides a detailed timeline before construction begins so homeowners know what to expect at every phase.
Kingdom & Co. handles both custom home builds and full home remodels. The Nova Estate is an example of a ground-up custom build, while projects like The Lexington and The Parker showcase full home remodeling. Whether you are building new or transforming an existing home, Kingdom & Co. manages design and construction under one roof.
Kingdom & Co. serves homeowners throughout the Las Vegas valley, including Henderson, MacDonald Highlands, Summerlin, Southern Highlands, Spanish Trails, Lake Las Vegas, Ascaya, and surrounding communities.
Ready to Build Your Custom Home in Henderson?
The Nova Estate proves that the right team can turn a challenging lot into your greatest asset. Kingdom & Co. handles design, engineering, and construction under one roof so your custom home is built exactly the way you envision it, from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
