New on the market is this expanded 1,645 square-foot Palmer
& Krisel-designed home in Racquet Club Road Estates in Palm Springs, CA. Built
by the Alexander Construction Company in 1959, this home features four bedrooms and
three bathrooms, a two-car garage and an in-ground pool and spa on a 10,000 square-foot lot with an asking
price of $519,900.
This home has been modified quite a bit from its original
form but still retains its Palmer & Krisel charm. The exterior of the home
has recently been painted, adding a pop of bright green accents to the
exterior. The yard is enclosed with a small raised wall and features low maintenance
mature desert landscape, while modern accents including house numbers and porch
light give the home a hip Palm Springs vibe.
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| Entry |
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| Kitchen has recently been renovated |
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| Kitchen has had original west-facing clerestories recently restored |
Inside, the home still retains its original unfinished open vaulted
beamed ceilings. The kitchen has been recently renovated, including high-gloss
cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, complimentary tile backsplashes
and wine fridge.
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| Dining Room |
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| Living Room - check out the mountain views through the clerestory windows |
The long, open combination living and dining room features
hardwood floors and provides views of the backyard and pool. Both the garage
and fourth bedroom are accessed through the dining and living rooms,
respectively, and west-facing clerestories in the dining room provide glimpse views
of Mt. San Jacinto.
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| Original Master Bedroom |
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| Secondary bedroom |
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| Secondary Bedroom |
The remaining three bedrooms are located on the north side
of the home, along with the bathrooms. The bathrooms have all been generally
updated, with newer fixtures and finishes.
Out back, the yard is relatively open, with minimal landscape in favor of more patio and hardscapes. The yard has been split in
two, with a wooden fence separating the yard. The south half of the yard
contains the pool and spa, while the north half of the yard is fully paved,
providing room for R.V. or boat parking.
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| Pool and Spa |
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| Backyard is sparsely landscaped but provides plenty of patio space |
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| R.V. parking area still needs a little work |
This home has undergone quite a bit of restorative and renovation
action over the years, and while there still may be a ways to go in certain
areas, this midcentury modern Alexander home is definitely headed in the right
direction.
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