Mid-Century Mountain Estate Hits Palm Springs Market: Look Inside

PALM SPRINGS, CA — A classic home carved into the side of a Palm Springs mountain has hit the real estate market in what is a love letter to the Mid-century modern aesthetic. Desert Sotheby's International Realty Craig Chorpenning shared the listing with Patch and a peek inside the stunning property.

Welcome to 550 Palisades Drive, Palm Springs is available for sale for $8.75 million. The home offers three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and one partial bath in a total of 2,932 square feet.

The home was constructed in 1959 by some of the most recognizable names in southern California architecture and sits as a veritable time capsule when viewed with current furnishings, lighting, and accent patio pieces. Some items inside are available for an added price, according to Chorpenning's listing.

"A vision of creativity of a bygone era, the true architectural embodiment of Desert Modern. One of a small collection of properties considered Organic Modern to grace the captivating landscape of the Coachella Valley, the home and its grounds were designed by foresighted Hugh Kaptur in 1958.

"Heralded as one of the most prolific architects of his time, Kaptur considered the entire parcel when creating an unmatched environment to enjoy the spectacular setting.

"Illuminated meandering paths formed from the native mineral terrain& cascading rock waterfalls envelop the home, its myriad terraces& verdant gardens.

"The distinct facade, surrounding walls of glass& graphic roof-line canopy brilliantly mirror-clad, reflecting the everchanging tableau of light, horizon& scenic wonder afforded by the property's ideal elevation and location.

"Panoramic vistas from nearly every vantage are complemented by delightful details, thoughtfully curated viewing and entertaining areas, a luminous pool, and a graphic assemblage of mature palms.

"Further enhancing the interior connection to the environmental context are substantial exposed rock formations& access to a continuous water feature and Koi fish habitat.

"Albert Frey, a groundbreaking contributor to modern architecture, expanded the property, including the guest house of equal visual interest& design integrity.

This is one of only three famed properties on this private ridge, protected by a gated road& set above downtown Palm Springs, an opportunity beyond compare," according to the listing.

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