55495 Medallist Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253 (MLS# 219141216)

Commanding one of the most coveted southwest-facing views in PGA West, this exceptional residence is located within the exclusive Greg Norman Estates. Set on a rare and expansive 17,860 sq. ft. lot, the property offers unparalleled privacy and extraordinary indoor-outdoor living. Former model home and award-winning architecture, the home features four bedrooms and four baths, with an additional bath thoughtfully converted into a private sauna—creating a true spa-like retreat. Designed for sophisticated entertaining, the resort-style backyard showcases a large pebble-finish pool and spa (new pebble-finish in 2020), an expansive patio with built-in BBQ, and multiple seating areas—all overlooking the 11th fairway of the Greg Norman Course and the dramatic Santa Rosa Mountains. Every outdoor space has been carefully curated: a tranquil seating area surrounded by bougainvillia, an intimate bench outside the guest suite for quiet reflection, and a private interior courtyard with an invited fireplace—perfect for elegant gatherings. Inside, the expansive living room impresses with a striking stacked-stone feature wall, wet bar, and generous dining area. The gourmet kitchen is appointed with granite slab countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry, seamlessly opening to the family room with fireplace and breathtaking views beyond. The luxurious primary suite is a private sanctuary, offering a fireplace, a spa-inspired en-suite bath with soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, and dual walk-in closets. An attached casita with its own en-suite bath provides ideal accommodations for guests or extended family, while additional guest bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned to ensure privacy. One bedroom, adjacent to the primary suite, is perfectly suited for a home office, fitness studio, or guest quarters. A potential 5th bathroom currently functions as a luxurious in-home sauna off this guest suite. Above the private courtyard, a stunning balcony with fireplace reveals unobstructed stunning 180-degree views of surrounding mountains and golf course—an extraordinary vantage point for enjoying the desert's renowned sunsets. Ideal as a full-time residence or an exquisite second-home retreat, this remarkable property offers refined desert living at its finest. Offered turnkey furnished per inventory.