Listing Agent: Matthew Stauber      Broker/Office: Compass
70149 Sonora Road Rancho Mirage CA 92270
$ 5,950,000
  4   |    4 Full  1 Half   |    4693 Sq Feet

Listing ID

#219140950DA

Status

Active

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Property Style

Modern

County

Riverside

Neighborhood

Thunderbird Heights

Year Built

1973

Days on website

11

Description
Architectural Masterpiece in Thunderbird Heights. Set high above the desert floor, behind the gates of coveted Thunderbird Heights, this rare modern estate is a study in vision, privacy, and timeless design. Conceived by architects Ira Johnson, AIA, and George Ritter, AIA--proteges of modernist icon William Cody--the residence is a masterful 1970s reinterpretation of Cody's desert modernism, executed with precision and restraint. Spanning approximately 4,700 square feet, the home is defined by steel-beam trusses, expansive walls of glass, and luminous white mud brick--an architectural language that feels both grounded and ethereal. Thoughtfully composed sight lines frame sweeping 360-degree panoramas, from the Santa Rosa Mountains to the desert valley and city lights beyond. Each bedroom suite enjoys its own immersive view, creating a deeply private, resort-like experience. At the heart of the home, an expansive open living space unfolds beneath soaring ceilings, where floor-to-ceiling glass dissolves the boundary between indoors and out. Light, landscape, and architecture converge in a serene, almost meditative flow--equal parts gallery and sanctuary. Set on over half an acre, the grounds are lush, mature, and impeccably curated, offering a quiet counterpoint to the dramatic elevation and views. This is not simply a residence--it is a private compound, designed for those who understand architecture as art. A rare opportunity to acquire a singular work of desert modernism--elevated, authentic, and quietly iconic.
Location
Financial Information
List Price:  $ 5950000
Property Features
Appliances:  Dishwasher, Freezer
Association Amenities:  Other
Association Fee Frequency:  Monthly
Community Features:  Gated
Construction Materials:  Block
Fencing:  Block
Fireplace Features:  Decorative, Masonry
Flooring:  Tile
Heating:  Central
Interior Features:  Bar
Levels:  One
Parking Features:  Covered, Driveway, Garage
Patio And Porch Features:  Brick, Concrete, Covered
Pool Features:  Private
Senior Community YN:  false
Spa Features:  Private
View:  Panoramic, Pool
Senior Community YN:  false
MLS Area Major:  321 - Rancho Mirage
City:  Rancho Mirage
Listed By:   Matthew Stauber   Compass 
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