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The Ventanas At Rancho La Quinta Home For Sale

The Ventanas At Rancho La Quinta Home For Sale

78895 Via Ventana, La Quinta - Just Listed

3 Bedrooms / 3 Baths / 2,288 Square Feet / Private Pool & Spa / Offered at $539,000

Rancho La Quinta Country Club real estate continues to be a popular choice for today’s Palm Springs area home buyers. It includes a variety of homes located both on and off Rancho La Quinta’s two championship golf courses.

The Ventanas at Rancho La Quinta Country Club is a small development of just 90 detached courtyard homes located adjacent to but off the Rancho La Quinta golf courses. Ventana homes are rarely on the market for long as they offer great value for many La Quinta home buyers.

Spacious Courtyard Home Featuring Indoor/Outdoor Living

Ideally located alongside the spectacular Rancho La Quinta golf course, these spacious courtyard homes offer a great blend of outdoor and indoor living within one of the desert's most sophisticated country club communities.

This newly listed Ventana home at 78895 Via Ventana is the popular Seville floor plan. Laid out like a big “H,” the great room is at the center of the home and the family room and master bedroom suite wrap around the large outdoor patio area. The patio shares a double fireplace with the great room making for a seamless transition from indoors to outside.

This floor plan also allows for a large amount of windows overlooking the pool area and patio. The result is a bright and open feel throughout the great room, family room, kitchen and master suite.

The front of this distinctive home welcomes you with a private entry courtyard nicely landscaped with a beautiful water feature.

If you’re looking for a country club lifestyle at a very affordable price, call and arrange a look at this Rancho La Quinta home soon; it won’t be available for long!

From Sheri Dettman
In Featured Properties, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Another Happy Home Owner Enjoying Palm Springs Area Real Estate

Another Happy Home Owner Enjoying Palm Springs Area Real Estate

Palm Springs Area Real Estate’s Treasure In Palm Desert: Stone Eagle Golf Club Homes

  • 72258 Bajada Trails, Palm Desert
  • 4 Bedrooms / 5 Baths / 3,302 Square Feet / Priced at $1,095,000

Palm Springs area real estate includes many different luxury homes, and adjacent to Stone Eagle Golf Club in the hills above Palm Desert is a boutique collection of custom luxury homes developed by Ministrelli Homes. The private gated community of Stone Eagle is not located on the Stone Eagle golf course, but instead offers privacy and views of a large water feature at the center of the community.

I recently brought the buyers to this custom Stone Eagle home featuring expansive indoor and outdoor living areas, with much of the space overlooking a large waterfall. This Palm Springs area home and the Stone Eagle community are unique to Palm Desert Real Estate. A few other Stone Eagle luxury homes for sale are priced from $1 million to $1.7 million.

One of the great things about the Stone Eagle community is the location. The El Paseo shopping district is nearby, known for having over 300 luxury brand and boutique shops. Also adjacent to Stone Eagle are the luxury golf communities of Bighorn Golf Club and The Reserve Club, and the popular attractions: the Living Desert Zoo and the Botanical Garden.

About Stone Eagle Golf Club

The private Stone Eagle Golf Club is located just above the luxury homes of the gated Stone Eagle neighborhood. Stone Eagle Golf Club is a private golf club featuring a stunning Tom Doak designed golf course as its centerpiece.

Located within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and surrounded by thousands of acres of protected land, Stone Eagle Golf Club defies both convention and description. At the same time, the Stone Eagle club is centrally located and offers truly exceptional elements that are enjoyed by golfers and non-golfers alike.

Stone Eagle Golf Club is currently extending an opportunity to enjoy Stone Eagle Golf Club without an initiation fee by payment of annual ‘dues only’ which are currently set at $16,750 annually.

Are you looking for your perfect Palm Springs area escape? Please feel free to contact Sheri Dettman – we would be delighted to help you in your search.

From Sheri Dettman
In Recent Sales, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Many Boomers Seeking an Active Palm Springs Area Lifestyle

Many Boomers Seeking an Active Palm Springs Area Lifestyle

76 Million Boomers Began Turning 50 This Year!

"The youngest of 76 million boomers have begun turning 50 this year and 10,000 boomers per day will turn 65 from now through 2030." This data was shared in an article on CNBC.com article about the booming housing market for Boomer Retirees.

The article mentions how more and more boomers are seeking an active lifestyle and how these demographics alone are driving increased demand for 55-plus communities. "The concept has gotten an even bigger boost in recent years as more boomers find themselves sitting in an empty nest in an active housing market," the article said.

As I read the article, I thought of the Palm Springs area real estate sales as it relates to this huge boomer market. Yes, the Palm Springs real estate market has several active adult communities including Sun City Palm Desert, Sun City Shadow Hills and Heritage Palms Country Club in Indio, and Trilogy at La Quinta. 

Many people like active-adult communities because the Home Owners Association (HOA) can do the 'heavy lifting', such as yard work. There are also a variety of social and athletic activities to enjoy. But that's the great thing about so many of our Palm Springs area golf and country clubs, and even non-golf resort lifestyle communities–the heavy lifting can be done for you!

Many Desert Communities Provide Value Added Services

Let's take PGA West in La Quinta as an example. PGA West includes about 2,400 homes and luxury condos. Most neighborhoods include landscape maintenance for each property and condos include exterior building maintenance too. Several golf clubs and country clubs including La Quinta's Hideaway Golf Club offer a private concierge service for members. The concierge service will take care of just about any task for you.

Another benefit in the Palm Springs real estate market is the number of property manager's available to check your property when you're away. Property managers can also help you take care of things in and around your home, regardless of where you choose to live in the desert.

Golf & Country Club Amenities Popular With Boomers 

Many of our local golf and country clubs offer wellness programs for members and/or homeowners and their guests and you often don't need to leave your neighborhood to take advantage of a massage, dinner, golf or tennis.

Other communities such as Legacy Villas in La Quinta offer a lock n' leave condo and townhouse lifestyle that also includes 14 pools, onsite fitness, walking to shops and dinner and more.

Boomers Can "Have It Their Way" In The Palm Springs Real Estate Market 

Bottom line is this. The desert resort lifestyle that so many people have come to enjoy here in the Palm Springs area can be yours in a variety of locations, price segments and amenities. Like the old Burger King® commercial broadcast, "You can have it your way!"

Photo: Rancho La Quinta by Bill Dettman

From Sheri Dettman
In Buying - Info For Buyers, Buying – Info For Canadian Buyers, Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Dining Around The Desert: Tiramisu Ristorante, Palm Desert

Dining Around The Desert: Tiramisu Ristorante, Palm Desert

Tiramisu, A Taste Of Sicily Right Here In The Desert

After years of hearing and knowing about Tiramisu Ristorante, my husband Bill and I finally decided to make our way there last night. The location is one that you’ll need to look for, but it’s right off of Hwy 111 and the Western entrance from El Paseo is not difficult to find. It’s a cute little space and it feels like you are in someone’s home. There is no bar and it probably seats about 40 people inside as well as the small outside patio.

Marika, who together with Chef/husband Mario Marfia are the proprietors, greeted us. The Tiramisu staff was extremely friendly, attentive and professional and the service was first rate.

Itailian Pinto Grigio & Mendocino Chardonnay

Sheri Dettman At Tiramisu, Palm Desert

Bill started out with a glass of Italian Pinot Grigio and I enjoyed a chardonnay from Mendocino. Both went nicely with the bread and caponata they brought us to start. Tiramisu offers a nice selection of wines by the glass and the bottle with a mix of vintages from Italy and California.

The special appetizer of the evening was heirloom tomatoes and burrata with capers that we shared. The tomatoes were flavorful and the burrata was creamy and delicious.

I ordered the Ravioli Di Ricotta, which is ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach in a butter and sage sauce. The pasta was delicate, cooked perfectly and just the right portion.

Bill had the special whole fish of the night. Dover sole served with mixed vegetables. The fish was moist and simply prepared and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.

And Now For The Best Part, Dessert!

For dessert we had to try the tiramisu, right? We also ordered the cannelloni which I thought was even better than the tiramisu. It had a nice bite to the ricotta and the shell was crisp but not hard.

Overall Tiramisu is a nice little restaurant with excellent service. We noticed a lot of regulars being welcomed back while we were dining. This week we are looking forward to trying Tiramisu’s newest venture, il Corso also in Palm Desert. I'll write about our visit their next month and post it here, as well as in our monthly Palm Springs Real Estate newsletter.

Tiramisu Ristorante is located at 72655 Highway 111, Suite 6 in Palm Desert. Reservations suggested.(760) 773-9100

From Sheri Dettman
In Dining Around The Desert, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
PGA West La Quinta Luxury Home Closes Sale In 3-1/2 Days

PGA West La Quinta Luxury Home Closes Sale In 3-1/2 Days

PGA West La Quinta Luxury Real Estate Sold At 55831 Pinehurst, La Quinta California

The Palm Springs area has experienced fabulous weather this January and the buyers of this PGA West La Quinta luxury golf home decided they’d like to enjoy it now! And while seven to 14 days escrow are fairly common (30-days is average), we were able to get this escrow closed in a record 3-1/2 days from signing the purchase agreement to the county recording the sale.

  • 55831 Pinehurst, La Quinta
  • 4 Bedrooms / 5 Baths
  • 3,038 Square Feet / Priced At $640,000

This PGA West La Quinta luxury home on the Palmer Course overlooks a beautiful water feature and the nearby Santa Rosa Mountains. This PGA West home’s combination of a great location, awesome views, and expert remodeling throughout appealed to our buyer clients who are now enjoying their new Palm Springs area lifestyle.

A Short Walk From Many Of PGA West's Amenities

Like many of the PGA West Palmer homes for sale this home is a short walk from one of the rarely used PGA West community pools and spas. Also appealing, this homes landscaping is maintained by the PGA West community homeowners association, and is included in the monthly HOA dues. Expanding on the list of great features our buyer clients are now enjoying, this home was offered turnkey furnished.

About The PGA West Palmer Community

The PGA West Arnold Palmer community features a private gated entrance on PGA Boulevard. Community pools and spas are located throughout the neighborhood, along with tennis courts, sport-courts and other amenities for owners, guests and renters. The Palmer Private clubhouse and fitness center are available to golf, fitness and social members.

Are you looking for your perfect Palm Springs area escape? Please feel free to contact me – my team and I would be delighted to help you in your search.

Thanks for visiting our blog.
Sheri

From Sheri Dettman
In Recent Sales, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog

Just Sold At Andalusia, La Quinta

At the request of some owners we don't always list every home on the MLS. This is referred to as a pocket listing. This pocket listing located at Andalusia at Coral Mountain closed today at $1,475,000 which was the asking price unfurnished. This plan-4 luxury home was only featured on our website and then added to the MLS at closing.

  • 81343 Andslusia Drive, La Quinta
  • 4 Bedrooms & 5 Baths
  • 3,890 Square Feet
  • Premium View Lot With Sweeping Views

Luxury home sales at the Andalusia country club community have been very strong and we currently have two other Andalusia luxury homes in escrow that should be closing later this month.

From Sheri Dettman
In Recent Sales, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
New Home Building Progressing At Stonefield Estates

New Home Building Progressing At Stonefield Estates

The national media reported today that sales of new homes surged 25.4% in October recording the biggest gain since ’80. Because new-home sales are tallied at the signing of a purchase contract rather than at the closing, they can often be an early indicator of housing-market trends.

Stonefield Estates at Santa Rosa in southwest Indio is adjacent to La Quinta Polo Estates and Mountain View Country Club. Stonefield Estates is a gated community of just 41 luxury single-level homes (at completion) on expansive home sites averaging one half acre. The luxury homes at Stonefield Estates range in size from 3,515 to 4,290 square feet with three to five bedrooms and up to five bathrooms in five distinctive floor plans.

3 New Luxury Homes Ready In January

Three new luxury homes including a new model home are nearing completion at Stonefield Estates in Southwest Indio with a scheduled completion date of January ’14. The model home is available for a builder leaseback. Please call Sheri Dettman for further information or to view these new homes.

From Sheri Dettman
In Non-Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Just Listed At Legacy Villas, La Quinta

Just Listed At Legacy Villas, La Quinta

Legacy Villas is a newer resort lifestyle community set against a backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains. This gated community includes large open spaces; nine community pools including an adult only lap pool, an impressive 11,000 square foot owner’s clubhouse with fitness center, 19 fountains, hammocks and much more.

Check out this 2-Min HD Video tour of this townhouse located at 48416 Legacy Drive.

From Sheri Dettman
In Featured Properties, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
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