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— TUSCANY VILLAGE
Tuscany Village is a master-planned community in the southeastern part of the Las Vegas Valley near the world-renowned Lake Las Vegas master-planned community. Residents of Tuscany Village can play the championship Tuscany Golf Course, work out at the 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art recreation center and relax in its resort-style pools as well as walk for miles on open trails beside crystal clear lakes and palm trees.
If tons of nearby amenities and spacious lots are part of your ideal living environment, one of the Las Vega Valley’s master-planned communities may just be your next home sweet home.
GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES
At its most basic level, a golf course community is a residential development built around a golf course. Many of the residences have direct access to or views of the course’s fairways and greens, and the residents typically benefit from routine use of the course and whatever clubhouse amenities come with it. Master-planned golf course communities boomed in the 1990s and are still sough-after today. While some golf course communities have residents that live there only seasonally or for vacations, many residents choose to make this home their primary residence. Living on a golf course comes with premium amenities and services, so most golf course community residents tend to be in the upper-middle to upper class and enjoy playing golf.
Not all golf course communities are made equally, so it is important to understand what to look for when considering a home in this environment. The first factor that draws people is the golf course; a well-respected and renowned course designer will attract avid or aspiring golfers. However, consider where your prospective house is located on the course and what that means for daily life. Maintenance crews are up early to mow the fairways, so learn where that falls in your morning schedule, particularly if you sleep in. Errant golf balls also can be a hazard, so learn if the windows have protective coverings and check the house exterior for excessive ball marks. The housing developer and location of the community also are important. Is the builder reputable? Is the community close to a metropolitan area or out in the picturesque country? The community’s atmosphere should match your living style. While the golfing might be good, the clubhouse and its staff and members should have a vibe that makes you feel part of it.
Additional financial implications in these communities include community fees, generally with a homeowners association, but learn whether the funds go to residence maintenance or to the community’s country club or golf course. Property taxes also vary greatly depending on the course’s location, property and resale value tend to be better, but that is tied largely to the success and popularity of the golf course.
Also under consideration is infrastructure privacy for roads and water rights. Although many communities are gated, how the roads were funded is important. If tied to a public-access platform, the roads might be busier but will be maintained by the local department of transportation whereas if privately funded, the roads are restricted to the general public but may burden the community association and thereby the homeowners for long-term maintenance. Similarly, it is important to know whether water rights are controlled by the developer, the golf course or the association and what that means for usage and billing.
After considering these factors, these communities can be found all over, both near urban centers and throughout the suburbs. In Las Vegas, the communities are many and can be found throughout the surrounding towns and areas that still offer proximity to the dazzle of the Strip without having to be surrounded by the noise and bustle in everyday life.
— ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB
A prestigious guard-gated community 15 miles north of Las Vegas, Anthem Country Club surrounds a private Hale Irwin-Keith Foster–designed championship course in Henderson, Nevada. Meandering through the natural mountainside paseos, the golf course offers dramatic elevation changes amid breathtaking natural desert terrain, sparkling waterfalls, six lakes and picturesque canyons while homes are perched high above with amazing views of the city lights. Amenities for residents include dining at the club’s casual Mixed Grille and romantic Desert Sky Dining Room, a state-of-the-art athletic center with a resort-style pool, tournament-quality tennis courts and basketball courts as well as parks and walking paths. The clubhouse also is available for private events.
— CANYON GATE GOLF CLUB
Noted for its waterfall features, Canyon Gate is a semiprivate, 24-hour guard gated community on 320 acres on the west side of Las Vegas. Featuring more than 500 semicustom and custom homes, the community offers a championship 18-hole Ted Robinson–designed course full of tranquil lagoons, beautiful waterfalls, strategic sand bunkers and mature landscaping along 160 acres of lush fairways. The community clubhouses also features a variety of membership options, Las Vegas–style dining, tennis courts, a resort-style swimming pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center and availability for hosting private events.
Tuscany Village is a master-planned community in the southeastern part of the Las Vegas Valley near the world-renowned Lake Las Vegas master-planned community. Residents of Tuscany Village can play the championship Tuscany Golf Course, work out at the 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art recreation center and relax in its resort-style pools as well as walk for miles on open trails beside crystal clear lakes and palm trees.
If tons of nearby amenities and spacious lots are part of your ideal living environment, one of the Las Vega Valley’s master-planned communities may just be your next home sweet home.
GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES
At its most basic level, a golf course community is a residential development built around a golf course. Many of the residences have direct access to or views of the course’s fairways and greens, and the residents typically benefit from routine use of the course and whatever clubhouse amenities come with it. Master-planned golf course communities boomed in the 1990s and are still sough-after today. While some golf course communities have residents that live there only seasonally or for vacations, many residents choose to make this home their primary residence. Living on a golf course comes with premium amenities and services, so most golf course community residents tend to be in the upper-middle to upper class and enjoy playing golf.
Not all golf course communities are made equally, so it is important to understand what to look for when considering a home in this environment. The first factor that draws people is the golf course; a well-respected and renowned course designer will attract avid or aspiring golfers. However, consider where your prospective house is located on the course and what that means for daily life. Maintenance crews are up early to mow the fairways, so learn where that falls in your morning schedule, particularly if you sleep in. Errant golf balls also can be a hazard, so learn if the windows have protective coverings and check the house exterior for excessive ball marks. The housing developer and location of the community also are important. Is the builder reputable? Is the community close to a metropolitan area or out in the picturesque country? The community’s atmosphere should match your living style. While the golfing might be good, the clubhouse and its staff and members should have a vibe that makes you feel part of it.
Additional financial implications in these communities include community fees, generally with a homeowners association, but learn whether the funds go to residence maintenance or to the community’s country club or golf course. Property taxes also vary greatly depending on the course’s location, property and resale value tend to be better, but that is tied largely to the success and popularity of the golf course.
Also under consideration is infrastructure privacy for roads and water rights. Although many communities are gated, how the roads were funded is important. If tied to a public-access platform, the roads might be busier but will be maintained by the local department of transportation whereas if privately funded, the roads are restricted to the general public but may burden the community association and thereby the homeowners for long-term maintenance. Similarly, it is important to know whether water rights are controlled by the developer, the golf course or the association and what that means for usage and billing.
After considering these factors, these communities can be found all over, both near urban centers and throughout the suburbs. In Las Vegas, the communities are many and can be found throughout the surrounding towns and areas that still offer proximity to the dazzle of the Strip without having to be surrounded by the noise and bustle in everyday life.
— ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB
A prestigious guard-gated community 15 miles north of Las Vegas, Anthem Country Club surrounds a private Hale Irwin-Keith Foster–designed championship course in Henderson, Nevada. Meandering through the natural mountainside paseos, the golf course offers dramatic elevation changes amid breathtaking natural desert terrain, sparkling waterfalls, six lakes and picturesque canyons while homes are perched high above with amazing views of the city lights. Amenities for residents include dining at the club’s casual Mixed Grille and romantic Desert Sky Dining Room, a state-of-the-art athletic center with a resort-style pool, tournament-quality tennis courts and basketball courts as well as parks and walking paths. The clubhouse also is available for private events.
— CANYON GATE GOLF CLUB
Noted for its waterfall features, Canyon Gate is a semiprivate, 24-hour guard gated community on 320 acres on the west side of Las Vegas. Featuring more than 500 semicustom and custom homes, the community offers a championship 18-hole Ted Robinson–designed course full of tranquil lagoons, beautiful waterfalls, strategic sand bunkers and mature landscaping along 160 acres of lush fairways. The community clubhouses also features a variety of membership options, Las Vegas–style dining, tennis courts, a resort-style swimming pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center and availability for hosting private events.
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