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.
Adele Cygleman has made an excerpt available online from her latest book, "Arthur Elrod: Desert Modern Design".
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https://www.palmspringslife.com/adele-cygelman-books/
Arthur Elrod was a very influential interior designer who made a big impression on Palm Springs modernistic designs and Cygleman offers an indepth look at his life & career in her new book. The book is slated to be released during the Palm Springs Modernism Week. Keep your eyes out for it if you're a fan of Modernism in the Desert!
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY PAUL POSPESIL COLLECTION: PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Arthur Elrod (left), William Raiser and Mari Williams, wife of architect E. Stewart Williams, in the studio of Arthur Elrod Associates at 850 N. Palm Canyon Drive.
Planning a vacation or get-away? Look no further than Palm Springs, California! There is something for everyone here and it is located in the Coachella Valley area of sunny Southern California. Not sure about what to do or where the best hot spots are? Look no further than these online guides, just click on the links below! If you have more questions about the Palm Springs area, feel free to contact Jim Schwietz today - (760) 325-7827 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://www.zagat.com/b/los-angeles/where-to-eat-and-drink-around-palm-springs-now
https://www.gq.com/story/palm-springs-weekend-guide
Palm Springs, California is one of the greatest places in Southern California to live. For a better idea of what we are talking about see this amazing video of the Palm Springs area by clicking on the image above. The video is hosted by the Travel + Leisure Facebook page.