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Inspired West Coast Homes
This desert hideaway ensures complete privacy and was a fully transformative
remodel, from the entry gates to the interior layout and even the landscaping.
The owner and developer, a Greek shipping tycoon, was intensely involved in
the planning and gave valuable design input on everything from the flawless
kitchen finishes to the updated landscaping. The outdoor makeover includes
a new pool and entertaining pavilion, a private lake with boat launch, lighted
tennis court, equestrian riding arena, and adding two large barbecue areas
and loggias. At more than 10,000 square feet and sat on upwards of eight
acres, the home has plenty of room to accommodate family, friends, and
guests. Classic European style runs throughout the home, with lustrous
wood floors and retracting glass walls allowing the nearby San Jacinto and
Santa Rosa mountain views to shine. The neutral palette encourages the
contemporary lighting, a lot of which is channel-set into the ceiling, to
subtly add a modern edge. Though each room possesses its own impressive
charm, the glass-enclosed wine room, bar and screening theater, and elegant
library are all delightful surprises to discover when wandering the home. Two
primary retreats even offer their own kitchenettes, palatial bathrooms, and
direct patio access.
Photographs courtesy of Elyssa Contardo
Designed by Elyssa Contardo Interior Design,
Palm Desert, CA
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Palm Desert, CA
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