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Snowbirds long have been attracted to the Coachella Valley’s physical charms — a sunny climate and stunning mountain panoramas — along with recreational opportunities such as golf, tennis, hiking and polo, not to mention Old Hollywood and rustic California Mission and Spanish Colonial ambience. The retirement mecca for traditional empty nesters is fast transitioning, however, into a year-round playground for families and single adults, along with active adults. Twenty years ago, the median age of a Coachella Valley resident was 64. Today, with more families taking up residence in the “great eight” (the valley cities of Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Indio, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta), the median age hovers at around 31. A drive on Highway 111 demonstrates the desert bloom of new shopping centers, restaurants, entertainment venues and residential communities, many geared toward families and trendy singles. Residential developers and home builders are responding to growing demand with communities with this wide variety of buyers in mind. Here are just a few buds on the vine: Mountain View Country Club Toll Brothers offers the resort lifestyle to families at its 425-home gated community in La Quinta where golf course, lake or mountain views can be enjoyed from nearly every home site. A signature Arnold Palmer golf course shines as the centerpiece for the enclave of luxury detached homes and attached condominiums. A Spanish Colonial-style clubhouse with fitness center, spa and massage rooms and tennis courts round out the relaxation and recreational opportunities. Prices range from the high $700,000s to the low $1 millions for the two- and three-bedroom homes boasting about 2,100 to 4,057 square feet. Call (760) 777-1667 or visit www.tollbrothers.com. Carmela at La Quinta Taylor Woodrow Homes also makes a play in La Quinta for resort-minded families with a gated community of 101 homes. Game rooms, sky decks, three-car garages and entertainment rooms are high on the options menu, and a central park, basketball court an access to equestrian trails meets demand for family-oriented activities. Santa Barbara and California ranch styling reflect the architectural themes for the three- and four-bedroom homes that measure approximately 2,685 to 3,047 square feet and are priced from the mid-$600,000s to the high $700,000s. Call (800) 474-3222 or visit www.taylorwoodrowna.com. Escena Palm Springs The buzz is rising to a fever pitch for the budding 1,450-unit community of detached and attached homes where a new golf course by Nicklaus Design marks the first public course in Palm Springs in 20 years. Lennar Communities and Empire Companies are co-developing the community in homage to the city’s historical mid-century modern and classic Spanish design. Escena should be a hit with folks seeking a sophisticated and eclectic desert retreat that’s high on style. Visit www.escenapalmsprings.com. Indian Palms Country Club Lennar takes a nimble step at this Indio community that boasts a 27-hole championship course with two new neighborhoods geared toward folks who love to golf, entertain at home and enjoy their leisure in private. The builder’s two- and three-bedroom homes boast options such as a two-bay garage with a separate or tandem golf cart bay, a casita or a courtyard. Homes range from about 1,609 to 1,860 square feet and are priced to start in the mid-$300,000s. Homes in Rhapsody at Indian Palms Country Club by local developer-builder First Pacifica Development does the golf cart bay one better with an attached R.V. garage with full hook-ups. Other options are master suites and guest casitas. Prices start in the high $300,000s for the two- and three-bedroom homes, which run about 1,825 to 2,073 square feet. At First Pacifica’s Royal Vista at Indian Palms, homes range from 1,624 to 1,997 square feet and are priced from the high $400,000s. For Lennar, call (760) 863-0882 or visit www.lennarpalmsprings.com. For First Pacifica, call (909) 798-3688 or visit www.firstpacifica.com. Trilogy at La Quinta The site of the Skins Game rings with all the bells and whistles coveted by today’s active adults, including a resort-style clubhouse and fitness center, tennis facility and an Internet café. The two- and three-bedroom homes run about 1,355 to 2,769 square feet and are priced from the mid-$300,000s to the high $700,000s. Call (800) 685-6494 or visit www.trilogylife.com. |
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