This special condo is located in Villa Portofino, a charming 55+ active adult community. This community is like living in a vacation retreat. It is in a premier Palm Desert location close to El Paseo, McCallum Theater, restaurants, stores and shopping! This exceptional unit has been lightly used and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/office & is approx. 1559 sq. ft in size. Built in 2012, it is fully furnished and move-in ready. There are amazing views throughout. The AC was replaced approx. 1 year ago. The interior has custom paint which highlights the coffered ceilings. The entry and kitchen have travertine flooring. The main living areas and bedrooms have high-end carpeting. The living room has a charming gas fireplace. The living room and Primary suite have French doors opening to a tranquil covered balcony with panoramic south west mountain views. There are 2 walk in closets - 1 in each bedroom and a laundry closet with storage shelf located in the hallway. The kitchen window lets in natural light and features Stainless Steel appliances, slab granite counters and a glass tile backsplash. The elevator is adjacent to the unit which leads directly to the assigned covered parking space. 2 handicap spots are next to it and additional guest parking is directly behind. Enjoy the 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with morning coffee, restaurant with bar that offers catering for many social events. There is a gym, fitness rooms that offer a variety of classes, movie theater, library, card room and even bingo. The Olympic size pool and spa have panoramic views of the San Jacinto mountains. In addition there is a 9-hole putting green along a running stream & a private Dog Park. This quaint complex has approx. 337 homes with pavers walkways & streets! The monthly HOA fee includes gated access, cable, high-speed Internet, water, exterior building & roof maintenance, exterior insurance and common area maintenance.