Just Imagine the Pool Party You Could Throw at This Palm Springs Stunner

Listed for $2.5M, the three-bedroom home in Rancho Mirage was designed by Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison in 1957.
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Location: 71049 Early Times Road, Rancho Mirage, CA

Price: $2,495,000

Architect: Donald Wexler & Richard Harrison

Year Built: 1957

Footprint: 2,270 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths)

Lot Size: 0.55 acres

From the Agent: "Not only was this exquisite 1957 midcentury-modern home designed by renowned desert modern architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison, it’s located in an intimate Rancho Mirage community master-planned by legendary architect William F. Cody. One of a cluster of 10 homes in Thunderbird North, the sleek low-slung house sits on over half an acre of land and is wrapped in spectacular mountain views from sunrise to sunset. Simple board-and-batten siding wraps the exterior and extends indoors, and two natural rock walls echo the linearity of the house. Wexler, known for his masterful use of light and shadow, always said his buildings were designed to live with the environment, balancing orientation and views."

Sporting a crisp, white facade, the single-story residence sits surrounded by palm trees and native landscaping. 

Sporting a crisp, white facade, the single-story residence sits surrounded by palm trees and native landscaping. 

The living area offers striking views of the San Jacinto Mountain range.

The living area offers striking views of the San Jacinto Mountain range.

The home has an open layout, and it’s packed with original details—including the fireplace, which anchors the living area. Large floor-to-ceiling windows usher ample natural light inside.

The home has an open layout, and it’s packed with original details—including the fireplace, which anchors the living area. Large floor-to-ceiling windows usher ample natural light inside.

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Capped with a skylight, the kitchen features long countertops, custom cabinetry, and new appliances.

Capped with a skylight, the kitchen features long countertops, custom cabinetry, and new appliances.

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Nearly every room in the home offers direct outdoor access, including this office area.

Nearly every room in the home offers direct outdoor access, including this office area.

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An outdoor dining area, firepit, and sparkling pool await in the fenced-in backyard.

An outdoor dining area, firepit, and sparkling pool await in the fenced-in backyard.


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