Old Las Palmas Homes with Desert View

Old Las Palmas Homes with Desert View

Welcome to Old Las Palmas, a charming neighborhood nestled in the heart of Palm Springs, California. This historic enclave is renowned for its stunning mid-century architecture, lush palm trees, and a vibrant sense of community that draws residents and visitors alike. As you stroll through the winding streets, you'll be captivated by the unique blend of classic homes and modern amenities that define this picturesque area.

Old Las Palmas is particularly famous for its breathtaking desert views, offering residents a daily feast for the eyes. Imagine waking up to the warm glow of the morning sun illuminating the San Jacinto Mountains, or enjoying a tranquil evening on your patio as the desert landscape transforms into a palette of vibrant colors at sunset. The homes here are designed to take full advantage of these stunning vistas, with expansive windows and outdoor spaces that invite you to embrace the beauty of the desert surroundings.

In addition to its scenic charm, Old Las Palmas boasts a rich history, having been home to numerous Hollywood legends, which adds a touch of glamour to the neighborhood. Residents enjoy easy access to the vibrant downtown Palm Springs, filled with trendy shops, art galleries, and world-class dining options. The community is also known for its friendly atmosphere, making it a wonderful place to connect with neighbors and enjoy the best of desert living.

Whether you’re seeking a serene retreat or an active lifestyle, Old Las Palmas offers a unique blend of natural beauty, architectural elegance, and a warm community spirit. Come explore this enchanting neighborhood and discover your dream home with breathtaking desert views!

Newest Old Las Palmas Homes with Desert View

457 W Hermosa Place, Palm Springs
$12,675,000
8 Beds ⋅ 14 Baths ⋅ 219152906DA MLS ⋅ Active Status
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.

457 W Hermosa Place, Palm Springs
555 N Patencio Road, Palm Springs
$19,500,000
12 Beds ⋅ 16 Baths ⋅ 26843953 MLS ⋅ Active Status
The Harold Matzner Estate occupies a private promontory above Old Las Palmas where the San Jacinto range rises directly behind the compound and the full sweep of the Coachella Valley opens below a position no other residential address in the desert shares, on nearly an acre and a half of assembled ground comprising three structures, nearly 16,000 square feet, eleven bedrooms, sixteen bathrooms, and multiple pools and spas across two fully realized estates and a guesthouse.The main residence at 555 North Patencio Road was originally designed in 1982 by renowned brutalist architect Laszlo Sandor, (A.I.A.). The interiors by Steve Chase result in a timeless combination of architecture and design regularly celebrated whose work defined the aesthetic and vernacular of desert luxury for a generation. The homes have a fortress-like experience with a focus on function, honesty in materials and sculptural quality. Its architecture is uncluttered and horizontal, built around a single organizing principle: Light. Hallmark Chase details like raked plaster walls and natural stone flooring move through the interior, their texture alive at every hour as the desert sun crosses the compound catching at dawn along the entrance hall, settling into warmth across the great room by afternoon, receding at dusk to something quieter and more considered. Architectural Digest devoted a full feature to the property in May 1983, the first owner having commissioned a second layer of interiors by Jack E. Lowrance for the occasion testament to a house already considered among the most significant residential works in the desert. For all its scale, the residence lives with a remarkable intimacy soaring volumes that draw inward rather than expand outward, each room organizing itself around a human moment rather than an architectural statement. The great room opens entirely to the terrace through a retractable wall of glass, dissolving the boundary between interior and desert. A sunken conversation space anchors the living room gathered below the principal floor, oriented toward the wide opening to the mountain beyond a room that manages to feel both intimate and boundless. Stone floors carry throughout, a Steinway anchoring the living room alongside Asian art and antiquities accumulated over four decades with a collector's deliberateness giving the residence the quality of a place continuously deepened rather than ever simply finished.The second residence at 575 North Patencio is a fully resolved estate in its own right, its architectural language distinct but its conviction equal. The entrance hall rises to a sweeping curved staircase, a grand piano centered on a raised circular platform below a rain chandelier. The great room reaches double height, the valley visible through glass on three sides. The master bath curved black stone, a suspended rain shower open to a skylight above, a slit window framing the palm canopy and valley beyond carries the same architectural seriousness as everything around it. One room is carved into the boulder face of the mountain itself, a stone fireplace set into the rock, the terrace visible through a full width of glass beyond.The guesthouse, finished to the standard of both residences, offers a world entirely its own private, self-contained, and quietly removed from the life of the compound. It was here that the film festival's most celebrated guests found their desert. Sale includes the following APNs 505-312-011 and 505-312-014 (555 N Patencio Rd and 575 N Patencio Rd)

555 N Patencio Road, Palm Springs
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