Live behind the gates of prestigious Rancho La Quinta Country Club. Enter this fabulous home through the private gated courtyard! Located on an elevated lot w/plenty of privacy; w/3 spacious BR & a bonus room that can be used as a home office, exercise room or maid's room, plus 3 baths. Enjoy the elegant built-ins & stone fireplace in the great room. There are 18x18 ceramic tile floors (wall to wall newer carpeting in the bedrooms), plantation shutters throughout as well as ceiling fans. The gourmet kitchen has beautiful granite counter tops, a center island & a wet bar. The sumptuous master suite has a private courtyard, a large master bath w/soaking tub, separate stall shower & marble vanities. The sparkling saline pool/spa are breathtaking against the backdrop of the mountains. the cozy fire pit on those cool desert evenings Desirable 3 car + golf cart garage has epoxy flooring. The HOA's include tennis, fitness & social memberships as well as cable & trash. A 10+!