Although Las Vegas is known as the home of the glitz and glamour of “the Strip,” the northwestern region of the city is different. This area offers quiet & peaceful living as well as convenient access to downtown, which is only 20 minutes away. Two of the key communities that compose northwestern Las Vegas are Painted Desert and Centennial Hills. Painted Desert is a 460-acre gated community, which is famous as home of the Painted Desert Golf Club. The club’s golf course is known as one of the most beautiful in the nation, featuring lush greenery amid a striking desert landscape. Painted Desert offers more than just first-class golf, however. This beautifully maintained community provides security and access to outstanding facilities within a short drive of the fun and games of the Strip. Centennial Hills is a relatively new residential community providing an ideal retreat from the noise and excitement of downtown. Residents can admire the wonderful view of the Strip below, or they can take a short drive and get involved in the action. Painted Desert and Centennial Hills are also approximately half an hour away from McCarran International Airport. Centennial Hills real estate and Painted Desert real estate options consist of single-family detached homes, condominiums, townhouses and estate properties.