$1,375,000

Some houses are built around a living room. This one is built around the backyard. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac off Del Coronado in South Palm Desert, the home backs up to The Vintage Club, one of the most private and prestigious gated communities in the desert, which gives the back of the property a rare sense of quiet and seclusion. The pool and spa sit at the center of everything, with a shaded canopy in the side yard and plenty of room for the kind of evenings that start at sunset and run well past it. It's a house that was clearly made for gathering, and it wears that well.Inside, four bedrooms and three baths span approximately 2,800 square feet, refreshed from top to bottom: a remodeled kitchen, updated baths, new flooring, and new landscaping outside. The kitchen is where people end up. A big island anchors it, with long runs of counter, storage to spare, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and filtered water at the sink. Custom built-ins run throughout, including a dedicated office, and every cabinet drawer closes softly on its own. A temperature-controlled wine cellar holds a collection at the ready, and a solar tube pulls natural light down into the bath.What sets the home apart is how well it was built behind the walls. It's framed in 2x6 with added insulation, the exterior is shea