pool home: FULLY LOADED FORMER MODEL HOME IN PALM SPRINGS' ESCENA COMMUNITY - 12/11/17 12:44 PM

 
Fully Loaded Former Model Home inPalm Springs' Escena Community
 
This former model home embodies sleek finish work, a true slice of California cool, with western views of the San Jacinto mountains an situated on a corner lot.
A full 3 bedroom in suite bath home, plus office/den, organized around 10 foot Fleetwood glass sliders opening to a custom center pool courtyard for entertainment and play, in either the custom salt water pool and spa or amongst the Ipe wood decking highlighted with LED lighting.
Hip chic configuration of the master bedroom presses the master forward to open aligned with the reflective pool waters, the … (5 comments)

pool home: Rancho Mirage Tennis Estate offers Grand Scale Contemporary Design - 11/27/17 04:06 PM
Rancho Mirage Tennis Estate offers Grand Scale Contemporary Design
 
On a prime corner lot in the historic Tamarisk area of Rancho Mirage, this contemporary tennis estate sprawls over a half acre and showcases impressive scale and utmost privacy. 
Reflecting a sophisticated merging of inspiration and architecture, the residence exudes modern desert living. 
 
Its open, airy layout, graced by soaring ceilings and expansive walls of glass, provides lots of natural light and a multitude of vantage points for gazing at the magnificent mountain vistas.
Additional notable features include a large saltwater pool and spa, 
chef's kitchen with stone counters and stainless appliances, open living and dining areas … (6 comments)

pool home: Rare 1937 Spanish Home Exudes Authenticity and Charm - 11/01/17 04:27 PM
Rare 1937 Spanish Home Exudes Authenticity and Charm
 
Old California charm abounds in this meticulously maintained Spanish home. Custom wrought iron gates, mission fountain and hedged landscaping with micro watering system.
Many system upgrades including on demand hot water, new water heater, new refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer in separate laundry room.
State of the art home security system and new Sonos home theatre and music system. New tiled master shower, copper sink and faucet.
New pool equipment. New period light fixtures. Fresh paint inside and out. All work done with an eye towards the homes intended Spanish influence.
Fruit trees, ivy and flowers for the … (10 comments)

pool home: Private, Gated Property on One Full Acre with Two Adjoining Parcels - 04/06/17 04:33 PM
Private, Gated Property on One Full Acre with Two Adjoining Parcels
 
 
Now offered as a full acre of property consisting of two adjoining parcels, this Steven Chase-designed abode presents a new owner with multiple possibilities, including building a secondary residence or customizing a private compound.
 
 
Located in prestigious Rancho Mirage, it's a stone's throw away from internationally significant Sunnylands, the vacation and meeting site of numerous celebrities and public officials.
 
 
This estate is situated on a private street of just 4 large properties, and features panoramic mountain vistas throughout the rear grounds.
 
 
Highlights include a living room with striking beamed ceilings; a generously sized master … (7 comments)

pool home: Beautiful Solar Home with Complimentary Social/Fitness Club Membership - 02/12/17 03:05 PM
Beautiful Solar Home with Complimentary Social/Fitness Club Membership
 
 
Located in the desirable gated community of Montage at Mission Hills, which borders Rancho Mirage and is only a short drive from downtown Palm Springs, this is a perfect home for enjoying the desert lifestyle.
 
 
 
Features include Solar Panels greatly reducing utility costs; a large private 9000+ sq. ft. lot with a sizeable saltwater pebbletec pool, spa, and waterfall; a privacy gate leading to a courtyard with an outdoor fireplace; new window treatments; a detached casita; a large covered back patio area; and professional landscaping front and back.
 
 
 
You'll love so many things about this property: … (6 comments)

pool home: Palm Springs Pool Home on Large Lot with Multi Family Use Capability - 01/13/17 04:47 PM
Palm Springs Pool Home on Large Lot with Multi Family Use Capability
 
 
This remodeled, mid century gem is perfect for a full-time residence, a vacation rental income property, or a weekend getaway. This property is zoned multi-family and architectural plans to expand to 2400 sq ft. are included in the sale
 
 
Located conveniently close to downtown in the desirable El Mirador neighborhood of Palm Springs, this special property has been extensively updated.
 
 
 
Features include a huge master retreat with access to a private patio; vibrant quartz counter tops in the kitchen and a matching decorative fireplace;
 
 
 
elegant crystal light fixtures; a relaxing, expansive front yard … (5 comments)

pool home: Palm Springs Hideaway For Sale in the Exclusive Movie Colony - 11/21/16 11:14 AM
 Palm Springs Hideaway For Sale in the Exclusive Movie Colony
 
 
As soon as you pass through the front gate, you'll be under the spell of this property, drawn in by its lush landscaping, serene ambiance, and picturesque mountain vistas.
 
 
 
Located in the historic Movie Colony district on a pleasant street next to the famed Cary Grant estate, it has a prime setting in a preferred neighborhood of entertainment celebrities and executives, as well as leading industrial and media icons.
 
 
Notable features include: exterior privacy, sizable pool and spa, three well-sized en suite bedrooms, travertine flooring, recently upgraded chef's kitchen, 
 
 
large backyard with covered entertaining area, high … (6 comments)

pool home: Palm Springs Pool Home with Soaring Ceilings and Huge Mountain Views - 11/02/16 08:06 AM
Palm Springs Pool Home with Soaring Ceilings and Huge Mountain Views
 
 
 
The quintessential Palm Springs lifestyle awaits in this magnificent home with spacious entertaining areas and picturesque mountain views.
 
 
 
As soon as you enter you are greeted with lots of natural light and soaring vaulted ceilings, and as you walk through the property you'll be impressed with the great separation between bedrooms and living areas.
 
 
 
Other highlights include: large pool and spa, long covered patio, roomy master suite, well-sized guest bedrooms, well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops, mature landscaping, a large three-car garage, remodeled stack stone fireplace, and more.
 
 
 
Nearby are hiking trails, horseback trails, … (2 comments)

pool home: Solar-Powered Stan Sackley Contemporary Home in South Palm Springs - 10/26/16 09:38 AM
Solar-Powered Stan Sackley Contemporary Home in South Palm Springs
 

A striking solar-powered Stan Sackley-designed residence situated on fee land on a corner lot in tranquil South Palm Springs is now available.
 
 
Eastern and western mountain vistas provide the perfect backdrop for this contemporary architectural masterwork.
 
 
Notable features include: 4 bedrooms (2 master suites and 2 junior suites); 
 
 
cathedral ceilings as well as stunning mountain views in all directions from the clerestory windows in the expansive living area;
 
 
 
large great room featuring a true chef's kitchen equipped with two dishwashers, large prep island, wrap-around breakfast bar, additional freezer and refrigerator compartments, built-in wine fridge, and Wolf … (6 comments)

pool home: Beautiful Four Bedroom, Pool Home with Mountain Views in Palm Desert - 02/12/16 05:36 AM
Beautiful Four Bedroom, Pool Home with Mountain Views in Palm Desert
 

You'll love the fantastic mountain views from the beautifully landscaped backyard of this well-maintained property! Sitting on almost 1/3 acre, it has a private location on a quiet cul de sac street.
Additional features include: recently installed front yard desert landscaping, significantly reducing the water bill and usage; newer dishwasher and washing machine; two 4-ton air compressors; exterior lighting; new pool pump, filter, and solar interior cooling system; remote-controlled retractable awning system; spacious master bedroom, living and kitchen areas.

Tierra Vista is a centrally located, gated community in the Coachella Valley with convenient … (0 comments)

pool home: Newer, Solar Pool Home Near Palm Springs- Free Golf included in HOA - 10/15/15 05:04 AM
Newer, Solar Pool Home Near Palm Springs- Free Golf included in HOA
 
 
Rare furnished offering at a great price! Situated at the end of a great cul de sac, this property features an extra-sized prime lot with a long covered back patio area, a large private pool with lots of room for lounging, citrus trees and fantastic privacy.
 
 
The owner paid outright for solar panels, basically eliminating energy utility payments. Other notable features include an expansive great room area with vaulted ceilings and three ample-sized bedrooms plus a bonus room.
 
 
 
Mission Lakes CC is an up-and-coming community with Free Golf included in low monthly … (0 comments)

pool home: Immaculate & Affordable Desert Pool Home in Gated Community of Indio - 06/08/15 10:14 AM
Immaculate & Affordable Desert Pool Home in Gated Community of Indio
 
 
If you're in the market for an affordable desert property in excellent condition with low monthly HOA dues, this property is for you.
 
 
Features include: an open great room area with plenty of natural light; a private well-sized pool, spa, and patio for entertaining; four bedrooms with an office/den option; and a welcoming kitchen with plenty of storage and expansive granite slab countertops. 
 
 
 
This fabulous home located in Paradiso, a gated community showcasing greenbelts, walking paths, and wonderfully kept residences, and is part of the preferred IID electricity district, which boasts lower utility … (4 comments)

pool home: Completely Renovated Mid-Century Modern in Central Palm Springs - 03/19/15 08:12 AM
Completely Renovated Mid Century Modern in Central Palm Springs
 

Sleek, and centrally located- this is a Palm Springs property that you don't want to miss.
 
 

You'll love the high-end finishes, generous entertaining space, and unobstructed mountain vistas to be enjoyed year-round.
 
 
 And now for the amazing features: privacy wall with pedestrian and motorized gate
 
 
 Low-maintenance desert landscaping
 

A stylish carport
 

 South-facing backyard with newly tiled private pool and spa
 

Stunning modern kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances
 
 
Expansive entertaining great room space with an abundance … (2 comments)

pool home: Expertly Designed Residence in Rancho Mirage by A.S.I.D. Designer - 02/23/15 02:51 AM
Expertly Designed Residence in Rancho Mirage by A.S.I.D. Designer
 
 
As soon as you enter this spacious property, which was created by award-winning interior designer Judy Campbell A.S.I.D., your eyes are drawn to the artistic touches: the color palate, the Walker Zanger tile flooring, the high ceilings, and the abundance of natural light coming from the wall of windows in the back. 

 

Completely renovated in 2009, it boasts impressive features: stunning kitchen with modern, craft-style elements displaying high-end appliances and fixtures; large saltwater pool in professionally landscaped backyard; extensive master bedroom with easy access to backyard; expertly appointed master bathroom with generously sized tub … (2 comments)

pool home: Beautifully Renovated Pool Home in Palm Springs on Fee Land - 01/30/15 03:09 AM
Beautifully Renovated Pool Home in Palm Springs on Fee Land
 

 
Stunning Palm Springs property now available! 
 

 
Recently renovated, it features a remodeled kitchen with new granite-slab countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry; new tile and carpet flooring throughout; a detached casita with bathroom; a large driveway parking area with side gate; a pebbletec pool and spa with new variable speed pump and salt-water cell; a spacious, beautifully landscaped backyard with gorgeous mountain vistas; and a newly painted interior as well as exterior.
 

 
Besides owning a perfect desert residence, vacation getaway, or … (0 comments)

pool home: Immaculate Estate on Large Corner Lot in The Orchard - 12/03/14 06:01 AM
Immaculate Estate on Large Corner Lot in The Orchard 
 


Pristine estate home in the Orchard- impeccably maintained. Entertainer's dream with double kitchen islands with granite counter tops, double ovens, upgraded cabinetry with butler's pantry and wine cooler and earthquake-proof glass cabinets. 
 

Whole-house water filtration system, reverse osmosis w/instant hot water. Large formal dining room and formal living room.
 

 
Built-in office in hall, plus an elegant master suite w/sitting room and balcony, expansive walk-in closet w/built-in cabinets and drawers (storage for 80 pairs of shoes).
 

 
Stunning backyard w/incredible landscaping, fruit … (1 comments)

pool home: Palm Desert - Upgraded Pool Home, Huge Oversized Lot - Gated Community - 11/04/14 05:36 AM
Palm Desert Upgraded Pool Home on Huge Oversized Lot - Gated Community
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Everything is large-scale in this fantastic customized property in Palm Desert: huge corner lot (over 20,000 sq ft), spacious 4-bedroom floorplan, large saltwater-pebbletec pool and spa with overflowing waterfall, and an impressive 50 ft.-long patio cover complete with lighting to create an extraordinary outdoor entertaining space - there's even a large putting area where you can refine your golf game!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2 comments)

pool home: Fantastic Pool Home For Sale in Palm Desert-Large Lot in The Gallery - 02/10/14 09:10 AM
Fantastic Pool Home For Sale in Palm Desert-Large Lot in the Gallery

RARE POOL property for this community, with panoramic mountain views now available in The Gallery, a newer gated community with a low monthly HOA.

Around $100,000 in exterior improvements include a saltwater pebble-tec pool & spa heated by Solar panels, low-maintenance designer landscaping in the front and back yards, waterfall, fountain, and l system- all features controlled by remote.

Additional upgrades include: high-end granite slab kitchen countertops and backsplash, installed soft-water system, crown molding in most interior areas, upgraded porcelain tile flooring throughout, SOLAR panels, and … (5 comments)

 
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