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Relax and enjoy the peace & serenity of this gorgeous pool home, located hillside in Rancho Mirage between Thunderbird Heights and the Ritz-Carlton. Designers from La Jolla, CA designed, decorated, and furnished this stunning masterpiece as their personal residence. Acquired by the current owner in 2002, this home is a favored destination for repeat luxury vacation renters.
The property offers high security & total privacy within its walls in addition to being situated within an exclusive gated community. Terraced up the hillside, the property enjoys beautiful views of up-close and distant mountains & valleys, and a sense of isolation from the world.
However, internationally renowned golf, shopping, & restaurants are just minutes away, some within easy walking distance. Palm Springs is just 15 minutes away, and Palm Desert/El Paseo just 10 minutes away.
From the moment you enter the double, frosted glass & metal entry gates into the property, you will know you are seeing a masterful labor of love. Once inside the walls, you can enjoy the desert landscaping with custom night lighting & traverse the beautiful "stamped stone" walk to the private pool & spa or you can proceed to the entrance with double glass doors.
The entry foyer only begins to display the beautiful design and quality of this oasis. Travertine marble floors and lovely art lead you to the left into the living areas & toward the pool & valley views, or in the other direction toward the bedroom suites and mountain views.
A central family room with fireplace & entertainment/media center is the hub of the home & a showcase of custom furnishings, design and art. A skylighted walkway leads to the formal living room with fireplace, cathedral ceilings and pool view. This area of the home is very inviting as a gathering place with its rich colors and fine art.
The formal dining room enjoys a view of the pool & is furnished with a large glass table & high back leather chairs. The gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, tall ceilings, & granite counters is showcase-beautiful in addition to being highly functional. Adjoining the kitchen is a bright breakfast room & a patio with a built-in natural gas bbq.
The master suite is located in an isolated corner of the home & yet is situated to enjoy the views & has easy access to the veranda, pool, and spa. This large suite & retreat is beautifully furnished & decorated with silk fabrics & fine art. Each half of the king-size bed is electrically operated for tilt & comfort. The huge master bath with skylight & travertine marble is elegantly appointed with a large soaking tub, a separate shower with heavy glass enclosure, double sinks, and ottoman, a walk-in closet with custom built-ins, & a separate water closet. The bedroom suite also has a beautiful armoire with a wide screen TV, a comfortable reading chair with ottoman, custom draperies, & 2 additional clothes closets with built-in organizers.
The guest suite & retreat is located in another isolated corner of the home & enjoys beautiful private atrium and mountain views. This luxurious suite includes its own travertine marble bath with skylight, a large soaking tub, double sinks, a separate shower, 2 huge closets, a king-size bed, a writing desk, 2 club chairs with ottoman, a TV, & plantation shutters.
The 3rd bedroom doubles as an office with a built-in library, desk, 2.4 gig computer with 18" flat panel monitor, high speed internet cable modem, laser fax/printer, & leather reclining reading chair. The sumptuous leather sofa opens in a unique design with tracks in the arms to a very comfortable, luxury queen size bed (this is NOT your typical hide-a-bed). This room also has private atrium and mountain views. The bathroom for this bedroom is just outside its entry door & also serves as the home's elegantly appointed powder room with hidden specialty lighting & custom draperies which, when opened, reveal a glass-doored travertine marble shower.
The home features custom lighting with dimmers throughout. The large laundry room with skylight has plenty of counter and cabinet space with utility sink and wine refrigerator.
The large covered veranda overlooks the private 40' x 15' swimmer's pool and spa. Beautifully appointed with Brown and Jordan outdoor furnishings, this area provides the finest in outdoor relaxation. There is a cabled TV on the veranda for poolside enjoyment. The professionally designed desert landscaping and outdoor art complement the beauty of the home's architecture and the design of the pool and spa.
Custom "stamped" and tinted hardscape through the grounds and around the pool provide plenty of room for dining tables, chaises longues and gathering spots, creating a perfect atmosphere for quiet enjoyment or entertaining large groups. A poolside fire pit and copper tiki torches throughout the grounds provide an exciting atmosphere to your evening enjoyment.
The 2-car garage is beautifully done with tan floor, custom cabinetry, remote openers and direct access to the home. The gated community features three tennis courts and two community pools.
This is truly an extraordinary property suitable to those with the finest taste for luxury and the desire for beauty, security, and privacy. |
