Terra Lago - Indio, CA

Terra Lago in Indio, California is a non age-restricted lake community in the heart of the Coachella Valley. This Tuscan-themed community is ideal for buyers who want relaxed desert living in an amenity-rich environment. It has a 10,000 square-foot clubhouse, 36-hole golf club and a 20-acre lake with small boat access. Terra Lago is situated on 356 acres adjacent to the Terra Lago Golf Club and Shadow Mountains. It hosts more than 639 residences that are offered as attached and single-family homes.

Despite Terra Lago's non age-restricted status, it is a local favorite with active adults who want to enjoy the desert lifestyle. The community's beautiful setting, first-rate amenities and world-class golf has lured retirees to this oasis in the desert. It offers a more quiet and laid back atmosphere than some of the active adult communities in the area. Despite its more subdued setting, residents of Terra Lago coordinate a variety of fun community activities and events that appeal to residents such as card games, book clubs and neighborhood parties.

Terra Lago Amenities

The 10,000 square-foot Villa Terra Lago is adjacent to the lake and acts as the central hub for all community activity. Inside this beautiful facility residents can work out in the fitness center, play a game of cards or billiards or host a club event in the meeting room. There is also a ballroom, catering kitchen, and table tennis. Outside, residents can soak up the California sun in the outdoor pool and spa. There is even a wading pool and playground for when the grandchildren visit. The 20-acre lake offers scenic views as well as recreational opportunities such as paddle boarding or kayaking.

The Golf Club at Terra Lago was established in 1998 and played host to the PGA Tour Skins game from 1999 to 2002. The Club boasts 36 challenging holes that twist and turn through the Indio, Chocolate Mountain foothills. The dramatic elevation changes, stunning views, and undulating greens makes The Golf Club at Terra Lago a truly unique experience. The golf club also features two putting greens, a driving range and a practice hole.

Terra Lago Homes & Real Estate

Terra Lago developers, SunCal Companies, is California's largest planned community developer. Since the 1970s, SunCal has constructed numerous communities totaling over 100,000 residential homesites. Terra Lago is comprised of five distinctive neighborhoods designed by four different builders. Lennar Homes, Ryland Homes, Ashbrook and Woodside Homes joined forces to create an award-winning lineup of single-family homes and townhomes. Many of the homes in Terra Lago feature styles and design characteristics favored by mature adults such as first-floor master bedrooms, open layouts and modern finishes.

The Marquesa and Cordoba neighborhoods by Lennar Homes are comprised of single-family homes available on a resale basis that range from approximately 2,100 to 3,120 square feet and offer three or four bedrooms, two or three bathrooms and a three-car garage. The Cristallo neighborhood by Ryland Homes is comprised of resale one and two-story homes from 1,987 to 2,620 square feet and offer three to six bedrooms, two to four bathrooms and a two to four-car garage. A number of homes in the Cristallo neighborhood enjoy views of the golf course and lake.

The Portofino neighborhood by Woodside Homes is comprised of resale homes. These beautiful single-family homes are available in one and two-story plans that range in size from 1,637 to 2,393 square feet. These homes offer three to five bedrooms, two or two-and-a-half bathrooms and a two or two-and-a-half-car garage. Some of the homes in Portofino are on the lake. Finally, the Lido neighborhood by Ashbrook currently consists of townhomes as well as single-family homes. These residences are lake front homes and range in size from 2,132 to 2,655 square feet and offer three bedrooms, two-and-a-half or three bathrooms and a two-car garage.

Terra Lago Lifestyle

Although there is no age restriction at Terra Lago, residents enjoy an active lifestyle with friends and neighbors. There are several clubs and interest groups offered at Terra Lago. Card clubs, sports groups and fitness classes are just a sampling of what is available to the residents. The diverse lifestyle offered in the community means new residents are sure to find other like-minded individuals who share their interests. Residents are consistently gathering for social activities like holiday parties and western barbecues. Residents pay a reasonable homeowners association fee that include cable, Internet, and access to the clubhouse and amenities.

Surrounding Area

Terra Lago is nestled in the beautiful Coachella Valley, a haven for retirees seeking warm weather and 350 days of sunshine a year. The area is home to the renowned tourist haven of Palm Springs where Terra Lago residents enjoy a variety of festivals, boutique shops, great restaurants, medical facilities and casinos. When your next destination is farther, Palm Springs International Airport is just over 20 miles away.

The Coachella Valley is also home to boundless recreational opportunities. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino offers a vast array of entertainment including concerts, dining, bowling, bingo and of course gambling. The nearby mountains and canyons are ideal for hiking and horseback riding. Plus, there are over 200 golf courses in the surrounding area, making it one of the premier golf destinations in the world. Terra Lago in Indio, California is the ideal community for active adults who want to spend their days in the company of neighbors in the midst of a beautiful golf course.