Sun City Palm Desert - St. Croix. This nicely upgraded greatroom home sits on an outstanding lot. The spacious north facing rear yard is elevated and a distance from surrounding homes which provides privacy, an open feel and mountain views. The spacious decorative concrete patio is surrounded by lush, low-maintenance, desert landscaping including artificial turf. An updated paint scheme, decorative hardscape and leaded glass at the front entry provide curb appeal. Inside, diagonally laid tile is in all but the bedrooms, den and bonus room. Crown molding is throughout. The 3rd car garage was converted to a bonus room, but the garage door was left intact allowed for the conversion to be reversed if so desired. The kitchen has slab granite counters, upgraded cabinets with inset glass, pendant & recessed lighting, stainless appliances, a chef's island and breakfast bar. The great room has a French door style slider to the rear patio. Off the great room is a den. A pocket door leads to the bonus room. The primary suite has 2 large closets with built-in storage. Both the primary suite and guest bathrooms are upgraded with granite counters, upgraded sinks, fixtures and mirrors and lighting. The guest bedroom closet has built-in storage. The laundry room also has cabinetry. The garage has an epoxy floor and its own AC. The house AC is new in 2011.