Temperatures are heating up across the valley – and so are the real estate offerings, with extraordinary properties continually coming up for sale! Whether it be an architectural marvel, a dwelling with historical significance or a pad boasting a unique provenance, you can find it in greater Palm Springs! As such, I’m introducing a new newsletter series highlighting five notable listings currently available in the desert. Welcome!
XO, Lindsay
1240 SOUTH MANZANITA AVE. PALM SPRINGS
This Deepwell Estates pad was originally built in 1965 by architect Robert Lewis, but its plush red interior comes courtesy of longtime owner Jack Stephan, aka the “Plumber to the Stars,” who overhauled the abode to the tune of $150,000 in 1971. Awash in myriad retro accents and rich crimson hues, the property is a true throwback, just awaiting its next caretaker to preserve it for future generations. (Image courtesy of Shafik Wahhab Photography.)
234 SOUTH PATENCIO ROAD PALM SPRINGS
Always dreamed of owning a hotel? Now is your chance, as the Coyote Inn has just hit the market. The Spanish Mission-style lodging features seven newly-renovated suites with fireplaces, kitchenettes and mini libraries, plus an owner’s apartment, all centered around a lush courtyard with a pool, spa, BBQ area, fire pit, and stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains. As the glowing Tripadvisor reviews assert, this place is a beloved gem!
722 NORTH HIGH ROAD PALM SPRINGS
One of architect Charles Du Bois’ iconic Swiss Miss houses, this 1958 Vista Las Palmas pad offers countless original details, including two stone fireplaces, an array of clerestory windows and a pitched roof topping a glorious double-height entry. Setting it apart from its contemporaries, the property also boasts a matching Du Bois-designed A-frame guest house/studio tucked away on its oversized 0.4-acre lot.
This singular estate in the exclusive Bighorn Golf Club is a Moroccan dream! Comprising a whopping 13,000 square feet, no detail of its design was overlooked, with amenities including a 20-seat hookah lounge, a hammam spa, 8 hand-tiled fireplaces, a master bath complete with a champagne chiller, an elevator lined with mother of pearl, and a stunning central courtyard capped by a $1-million retractable glass roof. (Image courtesy of Ketchum Photography.)
Seeking a lakeside dwelling offering water skiing, boating and fishing? Look no further than this extraordinary Shadow Lake Estates pad! Boasting exquisite stonework, a gourmet kitchen and the utmost in indoor/outdoor living, the sprawling 5,000-square-foot abode comes complete with a private beach, boat dock and striking views of the adjacent 45-acre man-made sports basin! You won’t find anything else like it in the entire valley!