Today’s Million Dollar Monday is a 1959 Palmer &
Krisel-designed home in Golden Vista Estates, in the Vista Las Palmas
neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA. Situated on a 14,000 square-foot cul-de-sac
lot, this three bedroom two bathroom home measures 1,600 square feet in size
and comes with an asking price of $997,000.
Built by the Alexander Construction Company, this is the
same model of home as found in the Twin Palms Estates tract in south Palm
Springs. The basic floor plan of the home hasn’t been altered at all, and maintains
its original integrity.
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| Entry courtyard |
The original two-car carport has been converted to a garage,
and a wrought-iron fence has been added to the front entry courtyard, allowing
for extra privacy. The southeast facing front yard incorporates a lush desert
landscape, mixing boulders, agaves and cacti with lush turf and palms. The entry courtyard incorporates a trellised covering
between the home and garage, and leads both to the front door and the backyard
beyond.
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| Living room as viewed from Dining Rooms |
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| Living and Dining Rooms |
The living and dining rooms overlook the northwest-facing
swimming pool, and are anchored by the signature Krisel modernist fireplace.
The fireplace surround and hearth
appears to have been covered with a scored concrete covering, which compliments the
form of the fireplace well. High, open-beamed ceilings help the space feel
large and open.
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| Kitchen and Dining Room |
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| Kitchen |
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| Kitchen features notched cutout to accommodate a breakfast bar |
The kitchen has been updated and expanded a bit into the
dining area, with raised-panel cabinetry, granite counter tops and stainless
steel appliances. A large open storage shelf system matching the cabinetry
extends into the dining space to allow for additional storage and display
areas.
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| Master Bedroom |
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| Master Bathroom |
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| Guest Room |
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| Guest Bath |
Both bathrooms have been updated with walk-in showers, stone
tile in the master and ceramic in the guest bath. The master bedrooms features French
doors which access a private patio area, allowing the space to feel much more
like a private retreat. The remaining two guest bedrooms sit at the front of
the home and retain their original form.
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| Pool and mountain views from backyard |
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| Spa has been added to corner of swimming pool |
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| Backyard features a covered patio for year round entertaining |
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| Pond with waterfall lie behind the pool and spa |
The backyard is park-like for sure, with lush, rolling green
lawns, privacy hedges and lots of mature landscape. The yard features its original
Alexander 15’ x 30’ pool, which has been modified with a small square spa at
one corner. There’s also a sprawling pond, complete with lilypads and a
waterfall. Facing west, the backyard offers spectacular mountain views, one of
the best features of this community.
This home features million-dollar views in a million-dollar
location. The park-like grounds, tranquil setting and quiet cul-de-sac make
this Palmer & Krisel midcentury home a must see.
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