Homes for Sale in Private Las Vegas Golf Communities

Las Vegas has long been known for its luxurious guard gated golf course communities. Here is a brief overview of five of the most popular private golf country clubs in the Valley. 

 

Spanish Trails - When early pioneers traveled by wagon train through the Las Vegas Valley bound for the California Gold Rush, their route became known as the “Spanish Trail.” Today the guard gated Spanish Trails Golf & Country Club is located on over 640 acres in the southwest portion of the city, only 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Spanish Trails features eleven separate communities with a wide variety of lifestyle choices: from town homes and condos to elaborate multi acre estates. The Sultan of Brunei constructed a lavish 140,000 square foot compound (yes, really 140,000 square feet!) on 15 acres overlooking the golf course with multiple residences and pools. Many of the home sites command scenic double fairway views. Find Spanish Trails Homes for Sale

 

Anthem Country Club - More than 48,000 acres of wildlife preserve borders the tranquil master planned community of Anthem, perched high in the Black Hills of Henderson overlooking the Las Vegas Valley. A variety of distinctive neighborhoods with over 15,000 residences are spread over 4755 acres. Anthem Country Club is a private guard gated golf course community of over 1600 homes centered around a championship Hale Irwin/Steven Foster golf course. The golf course winds through the paseos of the neighborhood, providing outstanding views for residents and players alike. The club house area has a state of the art fitness center, resort style pools, beach volleyball, and tennis courts, plus a gourmet restaurant and sports grill. There are more than 16 unique floor plans to choose from in the semi custom developer models, as well as some of the finest custom homes and home sites in the city. Find Anthem Country Club Homes for Sale

 

Lake Las Vegas - Known as a golf oasis in the middle of the desert and located in Henderson, Nevada near the Lake Mead recreational district, the prestigious master planned community of Lake Las Vegas encompasses over 3,500 acres and caters to those looking for an upscale resort lifestyle. The master plan was developed by Ron Boedekker and the Lake Las Vegas LLC, becoming one of the largest construction endeavors in Nevada history. The lake alone took five years to fill – it was built on top of the Las Vegas Wash which continues to flow under the lake. Construction began in 1987, and today Lake Las Vegas features 19 distinct neighborhoods, and real estate offerings range from custom home sites and waterfront estates to golf villas, luxury condos and town homes. Because of its international reputation as a resort destination community, Lake Las Vegas is home to numerous film stars, TV celebrities, athletes, political figures and a wealth of prominent local business owners. Find Lake Las Vegas Homes for Sale

 

 

Red Rock Country Club - Located within the dynamic master planned community of Summerlin on the western edge of Las Vegas, the guard gated golf course community of Red Rock Country Club is located on 738 acres at the base of the majestic Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Set against a backdrop of majestic mountains and gently rolling terrain, this premier community, noted for its lush landscape and stunning views, features contemporary semi custom luxury homes and executive custom estates with an impressive range of styles and floor plans. Entry to the community is through one of several guard gated entries, providing a high level of security and privacy to residents, and keeping traffic to a minimum within each separate neighborhood. There are just over 1,000 semi custom luxury homes in Red Rock, offering both one and two story designs to choose from. Residences range in size from 2,100 square feet to over 5,000 square feet and many have golf course frontage. Find Red Rock Country Club Homes for Sale

 

MacDonald Highlands - Carved into the base of the Black Mountains on the south side of the Las Vegas Valley is MacDonald Highlands, a secluded private golf course community overlooking the city lights. This elite neighborhood is part of the MacDonald Ranch master plan, and has easy access to the wonderful amenities in the Green Valley Ranch area as well, including The District, a quaint cobblestoned outdoor mall with over 50 boutique shops and restaurants. Lush foliage, Canary Palms, babbling brooks and waterfalls greet visitors at the entry to MacDonald Highlands, one of the most beautiful in the city.  The 24 hour guard-gated entry and roving patrols offer the utmost in privacy and security to all residents. At completion, MacDonald Highlands will have 17 distinct neighborhoods, mostly comprised of large custom estate homes overlooking the Dragon Ridge Golf Course, though Toll Brothers did build a smaller semi custom subdivision of fairway homes ranging in size from just under 3000 square feet to just over 5000 square feet. Find MacDonald Highlands Homes for Sale

Las Vegas Travel Agent Extraordinaire!

This week I finally got around to planning a trip to Europe for this fall. My best friend and I are going to spend a week in Paris – a girl’s road trip long overdue.  And then my husband and I are going to tour through Austria and Germany. He wants to hit as many Oktoberfest celebrations as possible! 

Usually I plan my own tours, but in this case, with multiple destinations, connections and airline reservations, I decided I needed the services of a professional travel agent. Recently I had heard of Virtuoso, a group of independent travel agencies that are selected based on superior service.  I found a Virtuoso approved agency locally online, and made an appointment with “Claire” for the next day.

Even when “Claire” told me her office was in the MacDonald Highlands golf community, somehow I didn’t make the connection.  As I drove through the gates, I thought once again how spectacular it was – it may well be THE most beautiful of all the community entrances in Las Vegas. And there are some pretty amazing custom homes with awesome views too.

Anyway, I meandered around to the clubhouse and told the receptionist I had an appointment with Claire the travel agent. The next thing I knew, she was calling “Mrs. MacDonald” to let her know I was there.

Duh! “Claire” was Claire MacDonald! She and Rich MacDonald are the developers of MacDonald Highlands in Henderson and highly respected in the community.  I had never met her before, but we have many mutual friends. Claire graciously treated me to lunch as we talked about our travel plans. She was absolutely delightful and so down to earth. (And she didn't even hold it against me that I was wearing a golf shirt from Anthem Country Club.) I felt like I had known her forever, and I feel totally confident she will help me plan the best vacation ever.