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4 Beds
3 Baths
3,087 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 05/31/2024
Key Details
Sold Price $2,247,500
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,087 sqft
Price per Sqft $728
Subdivision Araby
MLS Listing ID 24-344937
Sold Date 05/31/24
Style California Bungalow
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1926
Lot Size 0.640 Acres
Acres 0.64
Property Description
Class 1 historically designated "The Giannini Residence" located in South Palm Springs in coveted Araby Cove. The Giannini Family were the first inhabitants associated with this spectacular view home back in 1926 and were the founders of Bank of America. The property was a refuge from the Desert for them in Araby Cove which is one of the first and oldest subdivisions in Palm Springs. Back in 1926 (although heavy timber on the porch is carved with a 1925 date) Araby Cove was considered "out in the boonies" as they say. It was idyllic then as it is today with tremendous views overlooking the Desert floor and has a sense then and now of being away from it all yet all of it being so close. The property was constructed with board formed, poured in place concrete and finely cut locally quarried stone over the concrete walls which is reminiscent of the arts and crafts movement flourishing from the 1880's through the 1930's. The property also features a basement and a bank type vault that would be congruent with the banking Giannini Family. A large Albert Frey designed carport addition was added in the 1980's creating a beautiful sun and star gazing deck on top and shade for the cars underneath. The current owners also made a thoughtful South addition gourmet chefs' kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, coffee bar area and butler's pantry with adjacent formal dining room. The addition of the chef's kitchen and formal dining room pours out through sets of glass doors to a South facing patio. Just up a few steps is the classic (and updated) kidney shaped pool and circular spa. Back inside, the primary suite bedroom also has an adjacent seating area with a large bath and vanity area. Two other bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath and one additional bedroom is currently being used as a den. Remember, the house is on a hillside so this affords an area below the living area that is quite large in nature. It is currently being used as a storage area and laundry facility but could be a multitude of things. This home has only changed hands twice in the past 70 years (while being almost 100 years old) for a reason; the quality and craftsmanship of the original property with thoughtful augmentations through the decades coupled with some of the best siting creates a very special environment that will last for many generations forward.
Location
State CA
County Riverside
Area Palm Springs South End
Rooms
Other Rooms None
Dining Room 1
Kitchen Gourmet Kitchen
Interior
Interior Features Basement
Heating Central
Cooling Central
Flooring Mixed
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Equipment Alarm System, Built-Ins, Cable, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Garage Carport Attached, Parking for Guests, Driveway - Gravel
Garage Spaces 9.0
Pool Filtered, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Private
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N Yes
View Desert, Hills, Mountains, Pool
Roof Type Clay
Building
Story 1
Foundation Combination
Sewer In Connected and Paid, Septic Tank
Water District
Architectural Style California Bungalow
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Stone, Wood Siding
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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