Desert Highlands’ 560 homes are located at the base of Pinnacle Peak mountain.  The homes are scattered over 840 acres of land, with plenty of room set aside for pristine, natural desert.  A wall completely surrounding the community and gates that are guarded at all times provide a sense of security you won’t find in other communities in Scottsdale.  There is plenty to do within the walls of Desert Highlands.  Home ownership in this community includes membership in the golf club, the highlight of which is an 18 hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.  The 7,000 foot fitness center is a fully equipped health destination.  Nationally certified personal trainers are available to help you meet your health goals.  The fitness center includes a wide variety of state-of-the-art workout equipment, as well as a monthly hiking club, luxurious locker rooms, clinical nutrition assessments, and 3 42-inch flat screen TV’s with FM transmitters and complementary headphones.  Tennis lovers will be pleased with Desert Highlands’ 13 tennis courts, seasonal tennis clinics, ball machines for practice, and two full time staff members.  All in all, Desert Highlands is a safe, active, beautiful, and luxurious place to call home