A Sassy, Pink-Trimmed Ranch Near Palm Springs Lists for $899K

The chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.
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Between 1969 and 1970, influential desert-modern architect William Cody designed a cluster of eight residences in Rancho Mirage, one of which is currently up for grabs. Listed for $899,000, the 1970 home might look familiar, as it was recently displayed in the area's 2020 Modernism Week.

In Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, #3 Cody Court is one of eight homes designed by desert-architect William Cody. Featuring a flat roof and smooth facade, the 1970 residence embodies Cody's simplistic style, inside and out.

In Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, #3 Cody Court is one of eight homes designed by desert-architect William Cody. Featuring a flat roof and smooth facade, the 1970 residence embodies Cody's simplistic style, inside and out.

Featuring a cheerful pink-trimmed roofline and front entry, the one-level house spreads 3,848 square feet, offering plenty of room throughout its restored interior. A free-flowing layout connects several living and entertaining spaces, anchored by a wraparound bar in between. Throughout the home, walls of glass and sliding doors enhancing Cody's vision of indoor/outdoor living while reflecting natural light off of the terrazzo floors.

Designed for entertaining, the 3,848-square-foot residence offers spacious living areas. White walls, terrazzo floors, and mirrored walls reflect light throughout.

Designed for entertaining, the 3,848-square-foot residence offers spacious living areas. White walls, terrazzo floors, and mirrored walls reflect light throughout.

In total, the residence offers three bedrooms and three baths, with a large, remodeled kitchen as well. Other notable details include original breeze block walls, built-in shelving, a gym, and a pool and spa in the backyard. Keep scrolling to see more of the historic property, which also comes with Mills Act tax benefits.

Breeze block walls separates several living areas, and a wraparound bar sits in between.

Breeze block walls separates several living areas, and a wraparound bar sits in between.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors allow guests to flow outside, while pink window treatments subtly complement the exterior trim.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors allow guests to flow outside, while pink window treatments subtly complement the exterior trim.

A closer look at the fully equipped bar area.

A closer look at the fully equipped bar area.

The remodeled kitchen features custom cabinetry and all-new Viking appliances.

The remodeled kitchen features custom cabinetry and all-new Viking appliances.

Another view of the kitchen shows off a breakfast nook in the corner.

Another view of the kitchen shows off a breakfast nook in the corner.

A outdoor dining is located on the covered patio just off the living room and kitchen.

A outdoor dining is located on the covered patio just off the living room and kitchen.

Here is a look at one of the home's three bedrooms, this one providing direct outdoor access.

Here is a look at one of the home's three bedrooms, this one providing direct outdoor access.

The en-suite master bathroom features a large soaking tub and standalone shower.

The en-suite master bathroom features a large soaking tub and standalone shower.

A peek at the home gym.

A peek at the home gym.

A large swimming pool and spa await in the backyard.

A large swimming pool and spa await in the backyard.

3 Cody Court in Rancho Mirage, California, is currently listed for $899,000 by Ruben Valerio and Jeff Kohl of The Agency.

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