Jewelers find gem at Terra Bella

Sidney and Arlene Lesser know how to find the sparkle in any jewel.

The New York natives and jewelry business owners have a knack for finding treasures and discovered a real sparkler in the desert at Terra Bella. The couple is preparing to move into the luxury condominium community nestled in the hills of Anthem.

"We wintered in Las Vegas for three or four years and decided to rent until we found something we really loved," Arlene Lesser said. "We looked everywhere and weren't finding anything that really suited us. When we came across Terra Bella, it was better than we could have imagined. The whole experience has been perfect for us."

The Lessers purchased a Tuscan floor plan in Terra Bella. The 1,820-square-foot condominium includes two bedrooms, 21/2 baths, den, kitchen island, office nook, walk-in closets and an oversized balcony.

According to Sidney Lesser, finding Terra Bella was a dream come true for his wife of 46 years. "She hasn't been so happy since she almost swallowed her engagement ring. I put it in her soup at a restaurant and when she saw the sparkle on her spoon she thankfully stopped to check it out.

Lesser and his wife own a family jewelry business in New York and after turning over some of the business duties to their children, decided to spend more time in Las Vegas.

They said they found their new home at Terra Bella was perfect for a couple on the go.

"The community is gated and each building is gated, so we can just lock our door and leave," Arlene Lesser said. "We've already met some of our neighbors and know that they look out for each other's homes, too. And with no lawn or exterior maintenance to worry about, we can come and go as we please without worrying."

High-quality design and luxury accoutrements compliment the community's ideal location and views, Arlene Lesser said.

"I really love the dual master bedrooms and especially the amazing view of the Las Vegas Strip," she said.

Amenities include a community fitness center and clubhouse that house a work-out facility, entertainment areas and full kitchen. Additional amenities include a resort-style swimming pool and spa, lush landscaped grounds, covered barbecue cabanas and an outdoor covered patio at the clubhouse with lounge areas and a fire place.

Terra Bella is the only age-qualified, luxury condominium development in Anthem, a 5,000-acre, Henderson master-planned community. The area has golf courses, trails, recreation areas, shopping centers and professionally landscaped common areas.

The development offers five oversized floor plans ranging from 1,400 to 2,200 square feet. Interiors include gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and all units include enclosed garages.

Prices start in the low $200,000s. Community association fees are $205 per month and include water, trash, sewer, the fitness center, clubhouse, barbecue cabanas, pool, Jacuzzi, Bocce court and gated entry.

The sales office and model homes are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. To visit, take Eastern Avenue south to Anthem's entrance. Veer left at Anthem's entrance and continue to Hampton Road. Turn west on Hampton Road and look for the office on the left.

For more information, call 361-1223, or visit terrabellacondos.com.