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Welcome to this extremely private and secure resort like estate among the rarest newer built properties in Palm Springs. A custom-made celebrity retreat that sparkles and astounds is one of just a few major ground-up remodels in the prestigious Old Las Palmas neighborhood. Suitable for 2 to 200 people with easily expandable spaces and is equipped with the finest modern-day systems and deluxe world class amenities rarely seen in this market due to cost of goods. Truly a carefree home for luxury living at its finest. Perfect for art collector and sculpture enthusiasts. The walled and gated pristine green grounds are wrapped with mature olive trees, boxwood hedges, white roses with a black granite infinity reflecting fountain leading to the grand entry tower providing a tranquil palette for contemplation. The elegant foyer opens to an expansive vaulted living room with natural stone fireplace and terrazzo floors indoors and out. An adjacent media/morning or game room and fully equipped wet bar with window to the walk-in custom wine room that holds about 600 bottles. Fleetwood in-wall sliders maximize your indoor-outdoor experience. The ultimate jaw-dropping Chef's kitchen has Macassar Ebony African wood cabinets finished in eleven coats for elegant high sheen designed with Gullwing lifts, peg organized drawers. Double Sub- Zero side-side refrigerator/freezers, Wolf five burner cooktop plus Miele dual ovens/dishwashers, rapid microwave, vegetable steamer and two warmer drawers. Garden view pass-thru service window to the backyard poolside BBQ kitchen. The outdoor playroom is the HUB of the home featuring a heart shaped pool with spa/waterfalls, a boulder/ waterfall with stream surrounded by mature fan palms and an outdoor bath-shower. Pool is wrapped by the elevated tanning deck, lounge areas and firepit feature. The main residence has a garden view guest suite with its own private patio, dual closets, and dual vanity bath. Another guest suite currently used as a home fitness center has a full bath, walk in closet which could easily serve as mother-in-law or staff suite. There is a large media room adjacent pool bath/changing room with handicap design and dual showers, dual vanity, and storage closet. The Primary is truly a suite retreat (28' X 23') with double door entry, lounge style sitting room, full wall fireplace, unique 12 -foot-tall window wall of sliders open to the patio/pool-spa and mesmerizing mountain views. Its pampering bath has a luxurious soak tub, separate steam/rain shower. Dual vanity with bird's eye maple cabinets, French THG faucets, a huge walk-thru closet and second laundry. A second primary bedroom suite that's currently used as a home office (exterior private entrance) with a large picture window offering commanding poolside and mountain views. The Media/family room with service kitchen enjoys the whole house Crestron music/entertainment system. The estate was formerly Sidney and Alexandra Sheldon's primary residence in Palm Springs. The rear Guest house is a creative space where his numerous novels evolved. A central living room with fireplace/kitchenette, two separated bedroom suites with French doors opening to the poolside lounge/patio. Additional features: 6" thick walls, 3 solar systems with 58 panels, Fry Reglet reveal baseboards, slot styled (quiet max-flow) air ducts, LOW water consumption landscapes, standing seam metal roof w/R-21 insulation, dual sets of blackouts and sunshades through-out with seven 55" Sony TV sets, Toto toilets, PRO misting systems, & Infratech patio heaters.

Offered at: $7,995,000

One touch Vantage lighting systems
Cambria quartz counters throughout & granite in bar
Air-conditioned double car garage & built-in storage
Garage has workshop area with sink and epoxy floors
Low cost/maintenance landscapes and great privacy
Numerous patio venues to relax & enjoy sun or shade
AV-Media Equipment room is temperature controlled
Dual sets of blackouts and sunshades through-out
PRO misting systems & Infratech patio heaters.
Slot styled (quiet max-flow) air ducts
6” Thick walls Standing seam metal roof w/R-21 insulation
600AMP electrical service & 3 Solar systems 58 Panels
Seven 55” Sony TV sets and Toto toilets too
Approximately 8,058 s.f. (Buyer to Verify)

Jim Schwietz has just sold the Houston Estate at 345 N Via Las Palmas. This 8 bed 14 bath estate was sold for over $6 million! This extraordinary 1.5-acre estate is unparalleled in its distinctive style and resort-caliber amenities. Designed to celebrate light and art, it is truly irreplaceable, an oasis of tranquility that includes a one-of-a-kind five-bedroom residence, caretaker's quarters, and two chic one-bedroom guesthouses. Surrounded by towering palms, the home was constructed by superior craftsmen, has been thoughtfully rejuvenated, and boasts striking lines, angles, and details from around the world. It is an ideal venue for entertaining, with a climate-controlled wine cellar, a bar, and living and dining areas where glass pocket doors blur the line between indoors and out. The idyllic grounds offer sunny patios, numerous water features, fruit trees, swaths of emerald lawn, a koi pond enveloped by Taihu stone, and a secluded swimmer's pool and spa. The estate has been equipped with a security system, a gated motor court, a Crestron home-automation system, and an air-conditioned four-car garage. 

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The Los Angeles Times has posted an excellent review of the renovations taking place at the Palm Springs Bob Hope John Lautner designed home.

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The article goes in depth on the amazing architecture and design of the famous Bob Hope manor. With it's unique UFO shape and breathtaking view of the Palm Springs valley it is definately a must-see for celebrity house gazers. Enjoy some of the pictures below provided by The Los Angeles Times.