Hillside Estate
MacDonald Highlands
The Hillside Estate is a custom home built from the ground up in MacDonald Highlands, one of the most sought-after hillside communities in Henderson. At approximately 8,400 square feet including the casita, the home was designed around one clear priority: a livable family home that opens to the exterior and takes full advantage of the views. The main house includes five bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, a man cave, and a homework room. A separate casita adds a bedroom, bathroom, and living space. The master bedroom captures views of both the city and the canyon from the bed. Every bedroom in the home has a view of either the mountains or the Las Vegas Strip. Built by John McDonough, with Kingdom & Co., the Hillside Estate is modern architecture with warmth, designed for a family that wanted their home to feel as livable as it looks.
Hillside Estate
The Hillside Estate is a custom home built from the ground up in MacDonald Highlands, one of the most sought-after hillside communities in Henderson. At approximately 8,400 square feet including the casita, the home was designed around one clear priority: a livable family home that opens to the exterior and takes full advantage of the views. The main house includes five bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, a man cave, and a homework room. A separate casita adds a bedroom, bathroom, and living space. The master bedroom captures views of both the city and the canyon from the bed. Every bedroom in the home has a view of either the mountains or the Las Vegas Strip. Built by John McDonough, with Kingdom & Co., the Hillside Estate is modern architecture with warmth, designed for a family that wanted their home to feel as livable as it looks.
The Hillside Estate: A Home Built Around the Views
MacDonald Highlands sits in the foothills of Henderson with panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding canyon and mountain landscape. The Hillside Estate was designed to take advantage of both. The master bedroom is positioned to capture city views and canyon views from the bed. Every other bedroom in the home has a view of either the mountains or the Strip.
Large pocket doors in the family room and master bedroom open the living spaces directly to the exterior, creating the indoor-outdoor connection that defines how the home lives day to day. This was not an afterthought. The homeowners came to Kingdom & Co. wanting a family home that opens to the outside, and the design-build process delivered exactly that.
Modern With Warmth
The design style of the Hillside Estate is modern but with a warm overtone. Clean lines and flat rooflines define the exterior, while the interior uses natural materials to create a home that feels comfortable and lived-in rather than cold or minimal.
Hardwood flooring runs throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, with tile in the bathrooms and laundry. Granite and quartzite countertops are used in the kitchen and baths. Custom millwork, custom cabinetry, and stone add texture and detail throughout. The material palette gives the home a richness that balances the modern architecture.
The Standout Spaces at the Hillside Estate
The master suite, family room, kitchen, and nook with wine room are the standout spaces of the Hillside Estate. The family room opens to the backyard through large pocket doors, extending the living area and connecting the interior to the outdoor landscape and views. The kitchen is built around daily family use and entertaining, with custom cabinetry, granite and quartzite countertops, and the kind of layout that keeps the room functional for a busy household.
The nook with wine room adds a space that is equal parts practical and personal. In a home this size, rooms like this are what separate a house from a home that actually fits the way a family lives.
22 Months From Groundbreaking to Move-In
The Hillside Estate was completed in approximately 22 months from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. Building on a hillside lot in MacDonald Highlands involves site-specific engineering, grading, and coordination with the community’s architectural review board. Combined with the scale of the home, the casita, and the custom finishes throughout, the timeline reflects the scope of a project built to this standard.
A Note on Client Privacy
At Kingdom & Co., we believe your home is personal. Some of our clients prefer to keep their projects private, and we respect that completely. The exterior photo shown was approved for use, but the full scope of this home’s design, interiors, and details remain between our team and our client.
The quality of our craftsmanship is consistent across every project we deliver, whether it is shared publicly or not. If you would like to see more of our work, explore our full portfolio or view featured projects like Marvelle Estate and Copper Oak Estate.
Project Details
Project Name: Hillside Estate
Location: MacDonald Highlands, Henderson, Nevada
Type: Custom Home Build Square Footage: Approximately 8,400 sf (including casita)
Main House: 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, Man Cave, Homework Room
Casita: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Living Space Design Style: Modern with Warm Overtone
Build Timeline: Approximately 22 Months
Key Features: City and Canyon Views from Master Bedroom, Large Pocket Doors in Family Room and Master, Wine Room, Custom Millwork, Custom Cabinetry, Stone, Granite and Quartzite Countertops, Hardwood Flooring Throughout, Indoor-Outdoor Living
Similar Project: Emberlyn Estate
Frequently Asked Questions
MacDonald Highlands is a guard-gated hillside community in Henderson, a suburb of Las Vegas, known for panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding mountain ranges. The community has strict architectural review requirements, and building on its hillside lots requires careful site engineering, grading, and coordination with the design review board. The Hillside Estate is a custom home built by Kingdom & Co. in MacDonald Highlands.
Yes. Modern architecture does not have to feel cold or sterile. The Hillside Estate is a modern custom home with a warm overtone, achieved through material selections like hardwood flooring throughout, custom millwork, natural stone, and granite and quartzite countertops. The design prioritizes livability and comfort while maintaining clean modern lines.
Yes. The Hillside Estate includes a separate casita with one bedroom, one bathroom, and its own living space. Kingdom & Co. designs and builds custom homes with casitas, guest houses, and other accessory structures as part of the overall project scope.
Yes. Kingdom & Co. designs and builds custom homes throughout Henderson, including MacDonald Highlands, Anthem, and Seven Hills. The firm also serves the entire Las Vegas valley, including Summerlin, Southern Highlands, Centennial Hills, Spanish Trails, Lake Las Vegas, and Ascaya.
At Kingdom & Co., we respect our clients’ privacy. Some homeowners prefer to keep their projects confidential, and we honor that completely. The exterior photo of the Hillside Estate was approved for use, but the full scope of the home’s interiors and details remain private. The quality of craftsmanship is consistent across every project Kingdom & Co. delivers.
Considering a Custom Home in MacDonald Highlands?
We have designed and built in Henderson’s most exclusive hillside communities. If you are exploring a custom home in MacDonald Highlands or a similar guard-gated community in the Las Vegas valley, we would love to talk about what is possible on your lot.
