Sun City Palm Desert - Marquis.  Ideally located a short distance from both the Mountain View and Sunset View Clubhouses, this impressive Marquis estate home blends elegant architectural details with extensive upgrades and inviting outdoor living. The gated front courtyard features decorative concrete hardscape, stacked stone accents and double leaded-glass entry doors. A north-facing backyard offers lush desert landscaping, an extended tile patio, sitting wall and artificial turf. Inside, soaring 12-foot coffered ceilings with uplighting highlight the foyer and living room, complemented by 10-foot ceilings throughout the remainder of the home. Shutters, solar shades, upgraded lighting and ceiling fans add comfort and style. The kitchen features abundant cabinetry, corian countertops, pullout shelving, under-cabinet lighting and recently updated stainless appliances. The adjacent family room offers a tile-trimmed gas fireplace, recessed lighting and French doors opening to the patio. A spacious den provides an ideal home office. The luxurious primary suite features a bay window, coffered ceiling and oversized walk-in closet. Its remodeled bathroom showcases shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, upgraded fixtures and sinks, an oversized spa tub, a custom tile stall shower with rimless glass enclosure and a smart bidet toilet. The remodeled guest bathroom offers coordinating shaker cabinetry, granite countertops and a custom-tiled shower with a frameless glass enclosure. Additional highlights include 20-inch diagonal tile flooring in all but the living room that features laminate wood flooring, a skylight illuminating the approach to the primary suite, a whole-home audio system, Halo water purification system(drink from any faucet) and an upgraded electrical panel ready for electric vehicle charging. Dual air conditioning and furnace systems were replaced in 2019, with ductwork and registers updated in 2022. The spacious laundry room includes abundant cabinetry and a utility sink, while the 2+ golf cart garage features an epoxy floor. A beautifully appointed home offering comfort, thoughtful improvements and an exceptional Sun City Palm Desert lifestyle.