Sun City Palm Desert - Monaco. Ideally located just a short distance from the rear gate and the Lakeview Recreation Center, this popular estate-model home offers spacious living, quality upgrades, and an exceptional resort-style backyard. Attractive curb appeal is enhanced by an updated paint scheme, decorative concrete hardscape, and elegant glass front doors. The oversized rear yard is designed for entertaining, featuring a sparkling pebbletec pool and spa with cascading spillover, a built-in barbecue island, alumawood patio cover, expansive decorative concrete patio, and peekaboo mountain views. Inside, 12-foot ceilings in the foyer and great room create a light, open atmosphere, while a double sliding door seamlessly connects the living space to the backyard. Tile flooring extends throughout most of the home, with carpet in the great room and bedrooms. The kitchen is well-appointed with granite countertops, a large island with breakfast bar, double wall ovens, 36-inch raised-panel maple cabinetry with pullout shelves, under-cabinet lighting, a skylight, and a spacious walk-in pantry. Matching raised-panel maple cabinetry continues through the bathrooms and laundry room. Plantation shutters and solar shades are found throughout, and the family room features a custom built-in media center. The extended primary suite offers direct patio access, plantation shutters, and an oversized walk-in closet with custom built-in organizers. Its spa-inspired bath includes dual vanities, a sitting makeup vanity, an oversized soaking tub, and a walk-in shower with textured glass enclosure. The extended guest suite includes a large closet and private en suite bath with cultured marble surfaces. The third bedroom is currently configured as a den or office. Additional highlights include custom closet organizers in every bedroom, a powder room with pedestal sink, a spacious laundry room with utility sink and abundant cabinetry, and an extended two-car plus golf cart garage complete with epoxy flooring, built-in storage, and its own dedicated air-conditioning. This beautifully maintained Monaco combines generous estate-model living with outstanding indoor-outdoor amenities in one of Sun City Palm Desert's most desirable locations.