457 W Hermosa PL Palm Springs, CA 92262
8 Beds
14 Baths
15,000 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 15,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $845
Subdivision Old Las Palmas
MLS Listing ID 219152906
Style Mediterranean,Spanish Colonial
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 9
Half Baths 5
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1928
Lot Size 3.960 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
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
State CA
County Riverside
Area 332 - Palm Springs Central
Interior
Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Zoned
Cooling Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Decorative, Living Room
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace true
Exterior
Parking Features false
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence Masonry, Privacy
Pool In Ground, Private
View Y/N true
View Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Premium Lot, Landscaped, Corner Lot
Story 2
Entry Level One,Two
Sewer In, Connected and Paid
Architectural Style Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial
Level or Stories One, Two
Others
Senior Community No
Acceptable Financing 1031 Exchange, Cash, Cash to New Loan
Listing Terms 1031 Exchange, Cash, Cash to New Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
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