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Chic Modernism, Desert Vibe in the Historic Movie Colony
Location: Private Homes, Movie Colony, Palm Springs, Central, Palm Springs, Deserts, California, USA (10 minute walk to Downtown Village, Casino & Convention Ctr)
Accommodations: House - 4 Bedrooms - 4 Baths - (Sleeps 4-8)
***Also listed on vacation rental by owner(vrbo.com)(#165000)
Welcome to the vacation you won't want to end! Embrace this magnificent custom home ideally situated in the heart of the historic Palm Springs Movie Colony.
Your own "Place in the Sun" is awaiting you, where it would not be hard to imagine the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift lounging with you poolside in this elegant desert retreat. Former neighbors included Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Gloria Swanson, Al Jolson, Tony Curtis and many, many more from the silent screen era to the martini and highball days of the ratpack.
Allow yourself to be drawn in to this desert hideaway where architectural elements are incorporated from the classic villa to the modern loft. From the unassuming exterior to the open and free-flowing floorplan, this house entices you on every level. Every space embraces the outdoors as the house gently wraps around the large and inviting lanai, pool and lush grounds.
Home includes: Beautifully hand thrown and diamond polished cement floors throughout; 14' high birchwood ceilings; large glass sliding walls and windows taking advantage of the magnificent views. Stereo system with in-ceiling speakers throughout home and patio and pool areas. Fire and security alarm system.
Kitchen: Unique pie-shaped kitchen (ideal for entertaining) with oversized ceasar-stone countertops and work space. Architectural stainless-steel appliances, wine refrigerator, custom glass back splash, gas fireplace, and birch cabinetry provide ample storage. Kitchen is situated overlooking the great room, lanai, pool and mountains beyond.
Great Room (living and dining): 34-foot great room lends itself to entertaining on a scale, large or small. Mid-century furnishings, antiques, one-of-a-kind baby grand piano, large flat screen TV, DVD, surround sound, a rock wall awash in natural light, and lighted art niches all combine to make this contemporary living room architecturally interesting, warm and inviting.
The decor of the home boasts an extensive modern art and antique collection with a subtle nod to the whimsy in every room.
Bedrooms:
Master Bedroom has a queen-size bed with comfortable pillow-top mattress and tasteful linens. Includes walk-in closet, flatscreen TV, DVD, reading nook, gas fireplace, and large master bath with deep soaking tub, a two-person walk-through shower, extensive use of imported glass tile, custom two-faucet sink and large linen closet (a retreat on its own!).
The "Zen Room" with its tranquil, soothing palette, is a multi-functional room. Its sliding opaque glass walls provide privacy and yet allow it to become an extension of the lanai, sharing in its beautiful breezes and mountain view. This bedroom has a queen-size bed with comfortable pillow-top mattress and tasteful linens, TV, DVD, and a 1960s console record player and stereo with a wide selection of classic vinyl for your nostalgic enjoyment. Entering the Zen Bathroom is like stepping into a jewel box. The cool ice-blue glass tiles, and polished white pebble flooring surround you, and the wall-hung urinal offers an added convenience. The extremely high-end fixtures are a statement of elegance.
"The Moderne Room" is both comfortable and practical offering a hint of humor while the more serious can utilize the room's Heywood Wakefield glass-top office desk, computer, fax and printer. The room has a full-size bed with ultra luxurious Temperpedic memory-foam mattress and tasteful linens. This bedroom has TV, DVD, and a full-length mirrored wardrobe closet. Furnishings include Paul McCobb dresser, Biedermier settee, and a 1959 Gidget Movie Poster.
"The Bungalow Suite," while attached to the main house, is a step back in time. The suite can function as a stand-alone apartment and is styled in 1930's-50's streamline. Accessible from the great room, the suite also has a private entrance and patio and direct access to the lanai and pool. The kitchen is fully equipped with original 1930's gas stove and matching modular kitchenette. This room has an unusual small dining table with wood-grained formica, cream vinyl chairs, low-boy sofas and beautiful maple wood accent furniture. Birch cabinetry and closet, exposed metal ducting, and period bath fixtures and tile complete this suite's industrial deco design. The room has a queen-size bed with comfortable pillow-top mattress and tasteful linens, and includes large flatscreen TV, DVD, and original photography.
Lanai, Pool, Grounds and Garage: The home is situated on 1/3 of an acre and is VERY private. The lanai and pool areas are reminiscent of old Palm Springs and lushly surrounded by expansive lawns, screening hedges, fruit trees, palms and desert landscaping allowing for the utmost in privacy. A four-person conversation area is featured on a raised patio platform adjacent to the master bedroom's double sided fireplace and offers spectacular sunset views of the mountains.
The covered Lanai is a center point to the home. It features birchwood ceilings, a large round skylight with remote controlled retractable awning, large gas fire-pit, TV, DVD, all surrounded by comfortable round modular seating. The area has direct access to an outdoor kitchen complete with stainless steel gas barbecue grill, refrigerator, prep sink, and large ceasar-stone sit-up counter/bar.
The 37'x 18' pool is both beautiful and inviting. It is bordered by Italian glass tiles and is finished in a soothing custom blue/gray plaster. It is flanked on the far end by an 18-foot long fountain wall, the sound of which adds to the tranquility of the setting. The 12-person spa heats quickly and is sure to relax sore muscles at the end of a day. Fiber optic lighting enhances the evening further. The pool also contains two large tanning shelves with umbrella inserts.
Parking for 6 cars, 2-car garage and 2 wide driveways, plenty of street parking. Includes use of bicycles, pool and sporting equipment.
CALL FOR AVAILABILITY AND weekly/monthly rates
*** PLEASE SEE Many MORE PICTS AT www.vrbo.com(#165000)
Summer Rates: $2400/week. 3-night minimum ($400/night)
Fall, Winter and Spring Rates: $4000/week. 3-night minimum ($600/night)
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