Inside a French chateau-inspired home in The Vineyards, a guard-gated Summerlin neighborhood most out-of-state buyers never hear about

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If you’re over fifty and thinking about moving to Las Vegas, I’d bet one worry keeps coming up.

You’ve seen the photos online. Brand new homes. Bare yards. Gravel and small trees that won’t give real shade for ten years. And you’re wondering if moving here means giving up everything you love about where you live now: the big trees, the established neighborhood, the feeling that a home has character.

It doesn’t.

I have a home in The Vineyards, in Summerlin, that proves it. And I’d love for you to see it.

A home with the charm of a French chateau

1201 Mersault Court has the cozy charm of a French chateau-inspired home. It has warmth, character, and the kind of architectural personality you just don’t find in most new construction.

It’s a semi-custom Christopher Home, which means it was built with a level of detail and individuality that production builders rarely offer. And it’s been completely updated for 2026. You get the character of an established custom home with the finishes and function of a new one.

That’s a rare combination. Most buyers feel they have to choose between charm and updates. Here, you don’t.

The home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and about 4,042 square feet.

Lush landscaping you can’t buy new

Step outside and you’ll see what twenty years of growing in looks like.

The home is surrounded by lush, California-style landscaping. It’s full, green, mature, and private. For buyers coming from California, the Pacific Northwest, or anywhere with real trees, this is the part that makes it feel like home the moment you pull in.

A builder can sell you a lot of things. Time isn’t one of them. This landscaping took two decades to become what it is.

Made for entertaining

When you move somewhere new, two things happen. Family and old friends start planning visits, and you start making new friends here.

This home is made for both.

With four bedrooms and four baths, out-of-town guests have a comfortable place to stay, with room for everyone. And there’s space to gather, whether that’s a holiday with the kids and grandkids or dinner with the neighbors you just met.

It’s the kind of home where people want to linger.

A neighborhood most people don’t know about

The Vineyards is a guard-gated community built by Christopher Homes in The Arbors village of Summerlin.

When I mention it to people moving here from out of state, they’ve never heard of it. When I mention it to people who’ve lived in Las Vegas a long time, the answer is almost always the same: “Oh, I love that community.”

It’s one of those places locals know and newcomers miss.

And with an established, staffed guard gate, you get real peace of mind, whether you’re home or traveling. Unlike many newer guard-gated communities, you’re not living in a construction zone while the rest of the neighborhood gets built. No dust, no trucks, no empty lots next door.

Minutes from everything

One of the best parts about The Vineyards is where it sits.

You’re just minutes from Downtown Summerlin, with easy access to the 215 and Summerlin Parkway, so getting around the valley is simple.

Catch dinner at one of the local restaurants. Take in an Aviators baseball game. Enjoy a movie at the Regal luxury cinema. And when you’re done, you’re home in minutes, back behind the gate on a quiet, tree-lined street.

It’s the best of both worlds: tucked away when you want peace and quiet, close to everything when you want to get out.

Who this home is right for

Yes, it’s two stories. If stairs are a dealbreaker, I’ll be the first to tell you this isn’t your home.

But if you’re comfortable with them, and you want the privacy and security of a guard gate, a home with real character, and landscaping that feels like where you came from, this one is worth seeing.

It’s especially right for you if you’re moving to Las Vegas and don’t want to give up the look and feel of home.

1201 Mersault Court is offered at $2,350,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Vineyards in Las Vegas?
The Vineyards is in The Arbors village of Summerlin, in the 89144 zip code on the west side of Las Vegas. It’s minutes from Downtown Summerlin, with easy access to the 215 and Summerlin Parkway, so dining, shopping, Aviators baseball, and movies are all close by.

Is The Vineyards a guard-gated community?
Yes. The Vineyards is a guard-gated community with an established guard gate, which offers privacy and security whether you’re home or traveling.

Who built The Vineyards in Summerlin?
The Vineyards was built by Christopher Homes, known for semi-custom homes with more architectural detail and individuality than most production builders offer.

Where can I find homes with mature landscaping in Las Vegas?
Look at the established neighborhoods built in the 1990s and early 2000s, where trees and landscaping have had twenty-plus years to grow in. In Summerlin, that means the older villages on the east side of the community, like The Arbors, home to The Vineyards. Outside Summerlin, established areas like Spanish Trail and the Scotch 80s are also known for mature trees and larger lots. Newer communities on the west edge of the valley are beautiful, but it will take years for their landscaping to fill in.

What are the guard-gated communities in Summerlin?
Summerlin has guard-gated options at many price points, from established neighborhoods to brand new ones. Well-known established communities include The Vineyards, Tournament Hills, Red Rock Country Club, and The Ridges. Newer guard-gated communities are also being built in Summerlin West. If mature landscaping and a finished neighborhood matter most to you, the established communities are where you’ll find both.

Is Summerlin a good place to live for buyers over 50?
For many buyers, yes. Summerlin offers walking trails, Red Rock Canyon nearby, shopping and dining at Downtown Summerlin, and a range of options from 55-plus communities to guard-gated neighborhoods like The Vineyards.

Should I buy new construction or an established home in Summerlin?
It depends on what matters most to you. New construction offers the latest floor plans and builder incentives. An established home in a neighborhood like The Vineyards offers mature landscaping, a finished neighborhood with no ongoing construction, and more architectural character.

Can I tour a home in Las Vegas if I still live out of state?
Yes. You can start with my full video walkthrough of 1201 Mersault Court on YouTube, and I also offer live video walkthroughs so you can see a home in real time and ask questions before you plan a trip.

How much is 1201 Mersault Court?
1201 Mersault Court is offered at $2,350,000. It has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and about 4,042 square feet.

Come see it

Start with the full video walkthrough tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI8mekN0yxM

Then, if it feels like home, I’d love to show it to you in person, or on a live video walkthrough if you’re still out of state.

Call or text me at 702-335-4779, or book a time at jennifergraffrealtor.com.