There’s lots of opportunity to acquire some iconic Palmer
& Krisel-designed homes in Palm Springs’ Twin Palms Estates, including this
newest listing located on one of the largest lots in the community. Built by
the Alexander Construction Company in 1957, this home has been expanded to
include four bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2,400 square feet along with a
guest casita, a two car garage all on a 15,600 square-foot lot and carries an
asking price of $849,900.
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| Street view of home |
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| Entry |
Situated at the knuckle of Apache Road and Caliente Drive,
the west-facing home sits amid a forest of mature trees, shielding it from the
harsh sun. A walled courtyard sits between the entry and the front yard, allowing
for additional privacy, while the front yard contains a mix of new and mature
desert landscaping.
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| Entry |
Inside, the home has been traditionally renovated, but still
retains the original Krisel lines which make these homes so exceptional. The
kitchen and secondary bedrooms sit at the front of the home, while the living,
dining and master bedroom sit towards the rear. The original open-beamed
ceilings have been drywalled over, presumably concealing added electrical and insulation.
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| Dining and living |
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| Living room |
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| Living and dining with kitchen beyond |
The living and dining rooms maintain their signature walls
of glass overlooking the backyard. Krisel’s hallmark modernist fireplace
anchors the living room, and in this case has been tiled over. The original east-facing
clerestories are still, allowing lots of natural light to flood the living
areas.
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| Kitchen |
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| Kitchen |
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| Kitchen |
The kitchen features an older update with clean-lined white cabinetry,
granite tiled counters and white appliances. Double-sided glass display cabinets
sit between the kitchen and dining room, suspended above an open breakfast bar.
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| Master bedroom |
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| Master bedroom |
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| Master bath |
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| Secondary bedroom |
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| Secondary bedroom |
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| Guest bathroom |
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| Sun room addition on south side of home |
The secondary bedrooms sit in their original configurations
along the south side of the home, and access an added sunroom that runs along
the side of the home. The master bedroom
features original clerestories and large sliding glass door to the backyard, along
with a full wall of closet space. Both bathrooms have been updated with newer
fixtures that embody the traditional design them which has been established
throughout the home.
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| Pool and back of home |
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| Backyard |
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| Backyard |
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| Pool & patio |
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| Walkway between kitchen and detached garage |
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| Casita living room |
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| Casita bedroom |
The backyard contains its original 15’ x 30’ Alexander
swimming pool, and is a mini-paradise with lots of trees, shrubs, flowers and
hidden seating areas. The one bedroom one bathroom casita is also accessed
through the backyard, which sits on the north-side of the garage. Lots of patio
space creates plenty of opportunity for outdoor entertaining, while tall shrubs
and plantings screen the yard from adjacent properties.
This home offers a unique opportunity to acquire a large lot
midcentury home in iconic Twin palms Estates. With a great park-like setting,
the home is ready to be enjoyed as is or restored back to its modernist roots.
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