At the far north eastern end of the Las Vegas Valley, Ardiente is a gated retirement community for people age 55+. It is not part of the Sun City communities, but rather, a competing retirement community where different choices have been made.
The sizes of the 2 bedroom energy-efficient homes in Ardiente are exceptionally large for an age-restricted community in Las Vegas: from 1800 sq. ft. to 2400 sq. ft. Some homes also have optional dens or enclosed patios.
Another unusual feature of Ardiente are the themed parks throughout the community. There are seven parks in all, some with exercise stations.
And, of course, there are walking trails. Homeowners have a large clubhouse, tennis and bocce courts, 2 sparkling pools and a putting green.
One choice the developers made was to not have a golf course within Ardiente. There are, however, 2 public golf courses nearby. And the homeowners are very active. Among other things, they have a Classic Car Club with an annual show open to the public.
While this Las Vegas retirement community is in many ways like a resort, the homes have practicality: low-maintenance, low-water usage landscaping is included in the home price. All 6 floor plans are Energy Star rated.
Ardiente is not far from the I-15 freeway and the 215 Beltway for easy access to other parts of the Las Vegas Valley.
Visit these other retirement communities in the Las Vegas area:
| Sun City MacDonald Ranch | Sun City Anthem |
| Sun City Summerlin | Siena |
| Sun City Aliante | Rancho Las Brisas El Paseo |
| Terra Bella | Ardiente |
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