Huge Twin Palms Estates Palmer & Krisel Vacation Home For Sale – Palm Springs, CA

Relatively recent to the market is this Twin Palms Estates Palmer & Krisel vacation home opportunity. Expanded from a modest 1,600 square feet to its current 3,100 square feet, this home features five bedrooms and three bathrooms on a 10,800 square foot lot with an in-ground pool and carries an asking price of $769,000.

Front of home

Built by the Alexander Construction Company in 1958, this home has seen numerous additions and modifications over the years. The front of the home has a fortress-like appearance, with two front additions flanking the front door and the two-car carport long converted to habitable living space. The front yard is nearly all driveway and concrete, with only two small planters containing palms and rock flanking a long concrete trench leading to the front door.

Inside the home, the main living areas are oriented towards the north side of the lot while the three original and expanded bedrooms lie along the south side of the home. The carport has been converted to a large pool house with its own bathroom.

Living room 

Living room 

Living room wet bar

Casita

The north facing living room still generally maintains its original proportions and aesthetics, with large walls of sliding glass doors overlooking the north-facing pool and backyard. The original modernist fireplace has been flattened into a more generic form, and a swanky wet bar with smoked mirrors sits opposite the fireplace. George Nelson bubble lamps help add a touch of modernism to the room, and a bright orange wall adds a fun pop of color.

Kitchen 

The kitchen sits at the front of the home, and features newer retro cabinetry and light blue counters. Simple white appliances keep in line with the clean lines of the kitchen, and a built in-coffee maker adds a modern touch.

Master bedroom 

Added secondary bedroom

Added secondary bedroom 

Secondary jack-and-jill bath between added bedrooms

Secondary bedroom 

Secondary bedroom 

Guest bath

With all the additions on this home, there’s plenty of bedrooms to be had – five total, making this an ideal vacation pad. The bedrooms all feature vaulted ceilings, with all bedrooms clustered along the north and south sides of the home. All the bathrooms have been updated, with floating vanities, clean mosaic tilework and new fixtures.

Backyard

The backyard is centered around the original 15’ x 30’ Alexander swimming pool, with lots of covered and uncovered patio space surrounding it. Tall green privacy hedges surround the pool, and distant views of Mt. San Jacinto to the west are provided over the roof of the home.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to acquire a Palmer & Krisel vacation home, especially those looking to flex a little creativity in bringing a property to the next level of modernism.

Check out the full listing on Redfin.com here: 1890 South Navajo Way

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Traditionally Renovated Twin Palms Palmer & Krisel Home For Sale – Palm Springs, CA

There’s lots of opportunity to acquire some iconic Palmer & Krisel-designed homes in Palm Springs’ Twin Palms Estates, including this newest listing located on one of the largest lots in the community. Built by the Alexander Construction Company in 1957, this home has been expanded to include four bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2,400 square feet along with a guest casita, a two car garage all on a 15,600 square-foot lot and carries an asking price of $849,900.

Street view of home

Entry

Situated at the knuckle of Apache Road and Caliente Drive, the west-facing home sits amid a forest of mature trees, shielding it from the harsh sun. A walled courtyard sits between the entry and the front yard, allowing for additional privacy, while the front yard contains a mix of new and mature desert landscaping.

Entry

Inside, the home has been traditionally renovated, but still retains the original Krisel lines which make these homes so exceptional. The kitchen and secondary bedrooms sit at the front of the home, while the living, dining and master bedroom sit towards the rear. The original open-beamed ceilings have been drywalled over, presumably concealing added electrical and insulation.

Dining and living

Living room

Living and dining with kitchen beyond

The living and dining rooms maintain their signature walls of glass overlooking the backyard. Krisel’s hallmark modernist fireplace anchors the living room, and in this case has been tiled over. The original east-facing clerestories are still, allowing lots of natural light to flood the living areas.

Kitchen 

Kitchen 

Kitchen 

The kitchen features an older update with clean-lined white cabinetry, granite tiled counters and white appliances. Double-sided glass display cabinets sit between the kitchen and dining room, suspended above an open breakfast bar.

Master bedroom 

Master bedroom 

Master bath

Secondary bedroom 

Secondary bedroom 

Guest bathroom

Sun room addition on south side of home 

The secondary bedrooms sit in their original configurations along the south side of the home, and access an added sunroom that runs along the side of the home.  The master bedroom features original clerestories and large sliding glass door to the backyard, along with a full wall of closet space. Both bathrooms have been updated with newer fixtures that embody the traditional design them which has been established throughout the home.

Pool and back of home

Backyard

Backyard

Pool & patio 

Walkway between kitchen and detached garage

Casita living room 

Casita bedroom 

The backyard contains its original 15’ x 30’ Alexander swimming pool, and is a mini-paradise with lots of trees, shrubs, flowers and hidden seating areas. The one bedroom one bathroom casita is also accessed through the backyard, which sits on the north-side of the garage. Lots of patio space creates plenty of opportunity for outdoor entertaining, while tall shrubs and plantings screen the yard from adjacent properties.

This home offers a unique opportunity to acquire a large lot midcentury home in iconic Twin palms Estates. With a great park-like setting, the home is ready to be enjoyed as is or restored back to its modernist roots.

Check out the full listing on Redfin.com here: 1826 South Caliente Road

Or Zillow.com here: 1826 South Caliente Road

Twin Palms Estates Private Oasis For Sale – Palm Springs, CA

Located in Palm Springs’ iconic Twin Palms Estates is this 1957 Palmer & Krisel-designed home built by the Alexander Construction Company. Measuring in at its original 1,600 square feet, this home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a carport converted to a two car garage, an in-ground pool and spa all on a 10,800 square-foot lot with an asking price of $774,999.

Sited on Aquanetta Drive, soon to be renamed William Krisel Way, the home is positioned with an east-facing front yard with well-manicured turf and lush desert plantings. Original natural stone veneer covers the front of the home, while a later-added glass block fence encloses the entry courtyard.

Lush entry courtyard

Courtyard patio

The entry to the home sits hidden behind the glass block wall, which hides a private courtyard with seating area and lush garden plantings. A partial solid and trellised covering sits over the courtyard, which in turn opens up to the private backyard.

Living room 

Living room

Living room 

Living, dining and kitchen beyond

The living, kitchen and dining areas of the home are all positioned at the rear of the home, while the three bedrooms sit along the front. Original open beamed vaulted ceilings add height to the living areas, and the original stone-veneered fireplace anchors the living space. Signature walls of glass overlook the backyard and swimming pool, and south-facing clerestory windows allow additional natural light to flood the room.  

Kitchen 

Kitchen 

The kitchen has been opened up to the dining and living rooms, and features recently updated cabinetry and granite counters. Stainless steel appliances, tumbled marble backsplashes and pendant lighting complete the traditional elements that comprise the kitchen. Original clerestory windows above the cabinetry were retained, allowing for the room to feel more open and bright.

Master bedroom 

Master bedroom patio 

Master bath

Master bath 

Light-filled secondary bedroom 

Secondary bedroom 

Guest bath 

All three bedrooms are in their original configurations, with both of the secondary bedrooms overlooking the front yard through large floor-to-ceiling windows. The master bedroom overlooks the south-facing side yard with a wall of glass windows, and the master bath is light-filled as well. Simple porcelain tiles, white fixtures and cabinetry which matches that found in the kitchen complete both of the bathrooms.

Backyard pool and mountain views

Firepit on north half of yard 

Rear patio & back of home 

Hot tub and pool 

Back of home 

Pool and palms 

The backyard is a private oasis, with the original 15’ x 30’ Alexander swimming pool anchoring the space. Tall, green privacy hedges surround the yard, and frame palm-filled views of Mt. San Jacinto. The north half of the yard features a lush turf area, with an in-ground fire and conversation pit centered in the space. The in-ground hot tub sits near the south end of the yard, and tiki torches, a built-in barbeque and trellised patio cover round out the space.

This is a great opportunity to acquire an iconic home in the sought-after modernist haven of Twin Palms Estates. With beautiful views, an inviting back yard retreat, wonderful original bones and a reasonable asking price, this home won’t last long.

Check out the full listing on Redfin.com here: 1855 South Aquanetta Drive

Or Zillow.com here: 1855 South Aquanetta Drive