51880 Via Bendita BACK UP OFFERS ACCEPTED. La Cantera is a jewel in La Quinta, designed by award winning architect Frank Stoltz, this exclusive gated community of 59 homes was influenced by the Spanish-Colonial estates of Santa Barbara. The property epitomizes the effortless integration of indoor & outdoor living characteristic of the California lifestyle. The private leisure space is an entertainer's dream showcasing covered patio, dining areas, pebble-tech saltwater pool, raised spa & estate walls. The lush landscaping, fruit trees, side yard with new artificial grass provide room for dogs & kids to play! This highly upgraded home features travertine flooring throughout French doors, custom draperies & shutters, quartz countertops, hand hewn Doug Fir beams & fireplace mantel, Walker Zanger kitchen backsplash, custom Tabarka tile fireplaces, paver decking, solid core doors, epoxy garage floors & recently painted exterior. The Chef's kitchen with Thermador stainless steel appliances, casual dining & separate coffee bar opens to a large family room with a cozy gas fireplace. A sizeable Primary Suite with a large ensuite bath has access to the backyard. A 4th bedroom/office/den, guest room, separate detached casita with full bath & French doors leads to the courtyard. Just minutes to restaurants, shopping, top tour & municipal golf courses, BNP Paribas Open, pickleball, Old Town La Quinta, the Festivals, etc. La Cantera offers low HOA fees - this is desert resort living at its finest