Welcome to the TOP of Southridge, inspired by celebrities and visionaries. Total privacy and jetliner views of the mountains and valley below. Once owned by William Holden, this exceptional 1971 Buff & Hensman FAIA (USC School of Architecture) has signature volume, soaring ceilings, walls of glass and massive wood beams. Position is everything: last house at the end and directly across from the iconic Bob Hope Lautner. Flat grassy lawns, palms and double garages. You are greeted by a coveted vintage bronze door and dramatic twin cascading waterfalls. Massive art is included: Famous Laguna Beach heavy metal sculptor Hal Pastorius (1st President of the Sawdust Arts Festival) was commissioned to add this custom work among the boulders. Much invested in the current renovation and ready for your designer furnishings and art collection. A rare opportunity to join this exclusive community and own a piece of Palm Springs history. Photography by Henry Connell
Known as the Steve McQueen house this architectural statement was designed by the renowned architect Hugh Kaptur in 1964. Located in the guard gated community of Southridge where Bob Hope, William Holden and David Janssen built architectural homes for themselves as a Palm Springs getaway. Major views, walls of glass and a floating stairway to the master suite on the second level. Mostly original details from the Steve McQueen era. Luxurious grounds and pool. A rare, relevant and important offering.
What a difference a year makes. Southridge has suddenly emerged as the hottest neighborhood in Palm Springs again with the two highest sales prices in the history of Palm Springs. This post and beam 1960's home is now the lowest priced home in Southridge and offers a stylish modernist aesthetic with warm and organic interiors. Architecture, views and gated 24 hour security make this a perfect desert hideaway for those looking for a relaxed approach to desert modernism.
Southridge in Palm Springs, California, is a very exclusive enclave of million dollar estates. This small neighborhood was developed by actor William Holden in the 1970’s and 1980’s, and represents an incredibly luxurious state of living.
Situated about 200 feet above the valley floor in the San Jacinto Hills, this community features contemporary architecture and unsurpassed scenic views. The entrance is off a side street from Highway 111, and at the top of a steep slope where a uniformed guard stands at a reinforced gate. It is most famous for the home of Bob and Delores Hope, who lived here in the largest private residence. It was designed by John Lautner, who throughout the years entertained world dignitaries and celebrities like Tony Bennet.
This home is considered the architecture world’s most iconic structure, and was Lautner’s biggest design project. The Hope home has ten bedrooms, thirteen bathrooms, a 23,366-square-foot marvel, and a huge copper roof. It also has an outdoor terrace that can fit up to 300 guests as well as an indoor pool and putting green.
Lautner was also the designer for the Elrod House which was purchased by Michael J. Kilroy in the early 2000’s. Kilroy was a Palos Verdes Estates real estate investor. He collected the Elrod House for $5.5 million, the “Boat House” for $3.8 million, and Steve McQueen’s former estate for $2.5 million.
Amenities in these estates include floor to ceiling windows, soaring ceilings, vast verandas, oversized formal spaces, and two-sided fireplaces in the master suites. Despite its hidden existence in the hills, Southridge is very close to the shops, restaurants, and the nightlife of Palm Springs. Palm Canyon Drive is the main shopping district with many posh boutiques, design stores, and jazzy restaurants. The Coachella Valley also offers many outdoor activities like horseback riding, swimming, hiking, biking, tennis, and golf.
980 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262-0119
(760) 416-6000
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