Listing Agent: Mike + Maria Patakas Team      Broker/Office: Desert Sotheby's International Realty
457 Hermosa Place W Palm Springs CA 92262
$ 12,675,000
  8   |    9 Full  5 Half   |    15000 Sq Feet

Listing ID

#219152906DA

Status

Active

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Property Style

Mediterranean

County

Riverside

Neighborhood

Old Las Palmas

Year Built

1928

Lot Size

3

Days on website

27

Description
TOO MUCH IS NEVER ENOUGH:History Makes A Debut- Presenting Villa Paradiso, a legendary gated compound set on nearly four flat acres, the largest residential lot in historic Old Las Palmas. The storied estate includes a significant pool house built for Cary Grant, who would later give Villa Paradiso its enduring name. Across the grounds, sprawling green lawns, approximately 200 mature palm trees, four separate residences, and unobstructed mountain views create a scale and sense of privacy almost impossible to replicate in such a prime Palm Springs location.Originally built in 1928 by developer and builder Alva H. Hicks, a member of Palm Springs' first City Council and an instrumental figure in the city's incorporation, Villa Paradiso is currently identified as a Class 3 Site. Its romantic Palm Beach-inspired main residence retains the architectural character of its era, while the estate's remarkable lineage of notable former owners and decades of stories tied to Hollywood and Palm Springs society have added to its mystique for nearly a century.Behind handcrafted stone walls, verdant pathways connect the residences through art-filled vistas, sculptural elements, and a classical fountain. The approximately 7,500-square-foot main residence features an expansive veranda connecting its two wings, highlighted by an Italian rotunda with hand-painted ceilings. A large formal motor court and climate-controlled four-car garage complement the estate's impressive scale.
Location
Financial Information
List Price:  $ 12675000
Property Features
Fencing:  Masonry, Privacy
Fireplace Features:  Decorative
Flooring:  Carpet, Stone, Wood
Heating:  Central, Zoned
Interior Features:  Bar
Levels:  One, Two
Lot Features:  Landscaped
Parking Features:  Driveway, Garage
Patio And Porch Features:  Covered
Pool Features:  Private
Roof:  Tile
Senior Community YN:  false
Spa Features:  Private
View:  Desert, Panoramic, Pool
MLS Area Major:  332 - Central Palm Springs
City:  Palm Springs
Senior Community YN:  false
Listed By:   Mike + Maria Patakas Team   Desert Sotheby's International Realty 
Co-listed by
Ernie Carswell  
CA Lic#