71049 Early Times Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Thunderbird North (click for neighborhood info)
Sold
$2,350,000
Sold On 2023-02-22
Overview
MLS #
23-229949
Listed on
2023-01-06
Status
Sold
Price
$2,495,000
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Size of home
2,270 sq ft
Beds / Baths
3 / 3.00
Size of lot
23,958 sq ft
Neighborhood
Thunderbird North
Location address
71049 Early Times Rd
Rancho Mirage 92270
Rancho Mirage 92270
Description
The very best of desert living with an enviable architectural pedigree. Not only was this exquisite 1957 midcentury modern home designed by renowned Desert Modern architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison, it's located in an intimate Rancho Mirage community master-planned by legendary architect William F. Cody. One of a cluster of ten homes in Thunderbird North, the sleek low-slung home sits on over half an acre of land and is wrapped in spectacular mountain views from sunrise to sunset. Simple board-and-batten siding wraps the exterior and extends indoors and two low parallel natural rock walls echo the linearity of the house. Wexler, known for his masterful use of light and shadow, always said his buildings were designed to live with the environment, balancing orientation and views. Here, he and Harrison used deep roof overhangs, expansive glass surfaces, and textural faade elements that play with the desert light from dawn to dusk. An understated street presence conceals the stunning beauty of the 3 bed/3 bath home, which is revealed only upon entry through the gated driveway. Sensitively remodeled in 2018 by architectural designer Brad Dunning, the interior is open, airy, and light-filled with a cozy fireplace in a natural stone surround and a new pecky Cypress partition separating entry from dining area. Indoor/outdoor living is a hallmark of the home. Step directly from living room or a bedroom to the beautiful, private pool on the home's south side and shower in the main suite with a view of a gorgeous cactus garden. And, bonus! The home has Mills Act protection.
General Information
School District
Palm Springs Unified
Original List Price
$2,495,000
Price Per Sq/Ft
$1,099
Furnished
No
HOA Fee
$425.00
Land Type
Fee
Land Lease Expires
N/A
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
Heated, In Ground, Private, Community
Spa
Yes
Spa Description
Heated, In Ground, Private
Style
Mid-century Modern, Donald Wexler
Year Built
1957
Levels
One, Ground Level
View
Mountains, Pool, Panoramic
Interior Features
Beamed Ceiling(s), Drywall Walls, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting
Flooring
Tile, Mixed, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Appliances
Cooktop - Gas, Oven, Microwave, Range Hood
Patio Features
Concrete Slab, Enclosed
Laundry
Laundry Area
Fireplace
Yes
Heating Type
Central
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning, Central
Parking Spaces
2
Parking Type
Carport Attached, Circular Driveway, Covered Parking, Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Gated, Private
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71049 Early Times Rd