Welcome to Villa Portofino. A luxurious upscale active 55+ community sitting on a 50-acres in Palm Desert. This exquisite + elegant desirable Cortona 1 plan, 1BD/1BA, almost 1,000 SqFt, has been nicely upgraded: new HVAC, new water heater, new carpet, freshly painted, new toilet, LED lighting, new ceiling fans. It’s very bright, lovely coffered high ceilings, travertine flooring, granite counters, breakfast nook, dining area, gas fireplace, wet bar, washer/dryer inside the unit, the bathroom offers dual sinks, tub + shower. Premium South facing unit w/natural sunlight, especially during the winter. The oversized patio, an extension of the living area, offers a pleasant + tranquil view of the Mtns + naturally shaded by a beautiful tree. Furniture/furnishings available OUTSIDE escrow. Covered parking a few steps away. Amenities include: a 30,000 SqFt clubhouse, yoga, fitness center, Olympic-size pool, Aerobic classes, bridge/pool tables, poker, bingo, art & crafts, library, dancing, concert hall, movie theater, restaurant, shuffleboard, bocce ball. Conveniently located in the heart of the valley + close to everything: Shopping – Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Bristol Farms; El Paseo, w/high-end stores, fine dining, Art galleries, Apple store; The Shops @ Palm Desert; Culture + Entertainment – McCallum Theater, Museums, the Living Desert Zoo; Health – Eisenhower Medical Center + doctors’ offices; Classes – UC-Riverside, Cal State San Bernadino, College of the Desert; Golf + Tennis.