Arthur Elrod’s Escape House in Palm Springs Lists for $2.85M
“Midcentury time capsule” doesn’t begin to describe this perfectly preserved Palm Springs home.
Arthur Elrod might be best known for the Elrod House—a domed Palm Springs residence designed by John Lautner which famously appeared in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. However, before Elrod moved into that iconic home, the interior designer lived in this one.
The Hollywood Regency–style home sits almost exactly as Elrod left it. The oversized doors feature antique Moroccan brass door pulls made from a four-poster bed.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
350 W. Via Lola is a grand Hollywood Regency–style home—also known as the Escape House—that Elrod fabulously furnished in his signature glamorous 1960s style. In 1964, Elrod sold the home to his friends, Frances and Bill Hamlin, on the condition that they wouldn’t change a thing, according to an article in Palm Springs Life. The home has been in the Hamlin family ever since—and today it’s almost exactly as the designer left it.
The home comes complete with all the original Elrod furnishings and art—including this massive carpet by V’Soske.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
"This house is very special to me because Arthur Elrod was a very close friend of mine," shares listing agent Nelda Linsk. "Arthur used this house to experiment with color palettes for future interior design projects. He was one of the first designers to use a great room." 350 W. Via Lola is now for sale with all of its original Elrod furnishings and art. Scroll ahead for a look inside this perfectly preserved piece of Palm Springs history.
Many of the pieces were designed by Elrod and custom made specifically for the home.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
Yellow—one of Elrod's favorite accent colors—plays throughout the home.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
A breezy basketweave divider separates a sitting room from the dining room.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
The dining area features a circular, custom-designed V’Soke rug and a dinette set that seats eight.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
The kitchen maintains all its original midcentury charm.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
The breakfast nook is a fresh shade of green.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
Tiny gold tiles wrap the countertop and play off graphic 1960s wallpaper in one of the home’s five bathrooms.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
The master bedroom features oversized sliding glass doors that lead out to the pool area.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
The master bath is a groovy mix of baby blue and gold.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
The master bath has a polka-dot soaking tub, and it opens to a dressing area.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
Elrod created the faux-canopy bed at the request of Hamling’s daughter.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
The bedroom opens to the outside thanks to oversized glass sliders.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
The pool area features a shaded section with original Italian patio furniture in yellow.
Photos by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk
350 W Via Lola is currently listed for $2,850,000 by Lindell Campbell and Nelda Linsk of Kellar Williams Luxury Homes.
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