Sun City Palm Desert - Extended Emerald - CONTEMPORARY UPGRADES! LIGHT FILLED! HIGH CEILINGS! POOL/SPA! BEST 55+ COMMUNITY! This 3 Bedroom/3 Bath home has it all! Outstanding curb appeal, fresh exterior paint & pristine landscape with gated courtyard lure you to the 8' double-door entry into this illuminated 2,029 sq ft home. Be immediately WOW'd by the Foyer's 12' double tray ceiling with uplighting & the Living & Dining Room's same soaring ceiling height with a wall of glass that brings the outside in. Neutral-colored 18'' x 36'' tile flooring continues throughout the main living areas with high-efficiency Milgard Low-E windows on all 43 windows, plus window roller shades on major windows. Sizeable Family Room with transom windows is off the chef-inspired Kitchen, which features quartz countertops & backsplash, custom Thermofoil cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, double oven, large island, tons of storage, kitchenette & even a pass-through window to the rear yard. Spacious Primary Bedroom with Italian porcelain plank tile flooring showcases a bay window with views of the attractive backyard plus an extensive walk-in closet with uplighting. Ensuite Bath includes dual vanity, granite countertops, huge walk-in shower with 12'' x 24'' tile & built-in bench. Extended Second Bedroom with transom windows & Ensuite Full Bath with quartz counter is like your own attached casita, which provides comfort & privacy for visitors. Third Bedroom with a closet overlooks the Courtyard & can be used as an Office or Guest Room, plus has an attached full Bath. Laundry Room with included LG washer & dryer has utility sink, plus upper & lower storage cabinets. Perfect for entertaining, the indoor-outdoor living experience flows into the inviting backyard with an extended patio cover, sparkling 27'L x 12'W pool & 7'W spa with recent pebble-tec resurfacing & newer electronic pool equipment with variable flow pump. An added bonus includes a pool cover on wheels, plus spa cover for minimizing debris. 2-Car Garage & Golf Cart Storage has dual-zone American Standard HVAC units, 2-ton A/C split unit, insulated garage doors & openers with camera, water heater recirculating pump & built-in attached storage cabinets. Extra highlights include four 2022 installed Skylights, LED can lights, modern ceiling fans, central vacuum, solar sun screens, plus much more! An entertainer's dream, this magical gem with a plethora of upgrades offers an inviting resort-like lifestyle just for you!