Zsa Zsa Gabor’s Palm Springs Palace of Kitsch Hits the Market for $3.8M

Filled with walls of mirrors, crystal chandeliers, and wallpaper galore, the eccentric property was home to the Hollywood celeb and her sister, Magda, for more than 30 years.
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Location: 1090 W Cielo Drive, Palm Springs, California

Price: $3,800,000

Year Built: 1964

Footprint: 3,441 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths)

Lot Size: 0.60 acres

From the Agent: "Historic Hollywood glamour is present at every turn in this custom-built former estate of Magda and Zsa Zsa Gabor, who separately occupied the estate for over 30 years. Atop Little Tuscany, the elevated parcel offers 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and city with incomparable privacy. A covered veranda leads from the mosaic tile pool area to hand-carved double doors and into a sweeping living and dining room featuring elegant chandeliers, a grand piano, and mirror walls reflecting the magnificent views. Double doors lead to the kitchen featuring Viking appliances, a distinctive troweled ceiling, glass cabinetry, and an original Hungarian rotisserie. The family/breakfast room offers even more views, and there is a nearby patio with firepit. In sum, this property offers an opportunity to own a one-in-a-million estate celebrating old Hollywood glamour."

While many of the home’s finishes have been updated in the years since Zsa Zsa Gabor last lived here, eclectic touches still exist—such as mirrored walls and the colorful fireplace. 

While many of the home’s finishes have been updated in the years since Zsa Zsa Gabor last lived here, eclectic touches still exist—such as mirrored walls and the colorful fireplace. 

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The wraparound kitchen features a shimmering ceiling and two-toned cabinetry.

The wraparound kitchen features a shimmering ceiling and two-toned cabinetry.

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More mirrored walls and crystal chandeliers run throughout the open-plan living area.

More mirrored walls and crystal chandeliers run throughout the open-plan living area.

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Stone flooring runs throughout the home and into the principal suite.

Stone flooring runs throughout the home and into the principal suite.

In the en suite bathroom, a soaking tub overlooks the home’s pool and the desert landscape beyond.

In the en suite bathroom, a soaking tub overlooks the home’s pool and the desert landscape beyond.

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Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, the property provides ample privacy and views of the Mount San Jacinto foothills.

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, the property provides ample privacy and views of the Mount San Jacinto foothills.

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