Built in 1961 by the Alexander Company, the home at 1197 Abrigo Road in Palm Springs is an exquisite retreat in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood. The Morse House is the first home in the neighborhood to become a Class 1 Historic Site.
Listed at $3,995,000, this truly unique property was initially designed by Dan Palmer and William Krisel, but in the frame up stage was redesigned with the owners and Harold “Hal” Levitt to create this iconic space, which combines a modern interior with exterior features that you’ll have to see to believe. The home’s multiple levels give you plenty of opportunities to enjoy the view and all the home’s amenities without restriction.
The home’s cathedral ceilings, open floor plan, and skylights help to make the space feel even more massive and impressive. Throughout, starting in the entryway, you’ll find poured palazzo tile that gives the home a special touch. Moving through the space, you’ll find a gallery, a leather-tufted powder room and a sunken living room that showcases the home’s fantastic outdoor living space.
In the living room area, it will become clear that the focal point of this extremely open and spacious home is without a doubt the pool in the gorgeous backyard, whether you use the swim-up bar, or slip right in through the pocket doors in the living room.
There’s a more intimate space off of the living room, which is the perfect dining area, with a gas fireplace, a funky modern chandelier, and space for a bookshelf or unit to show off your treasures.
The kitchen is just as sleek as the other spaces in the home, and that sleekness may be accentuated by the rounded edges of the countertops and cabinets, as well as the focus on white as the main color in the space. Appliances are also white, with a stacked double oven, gas cooktop and refrigerator with icemaker to round out the space. There’s a pop of color in the blue tile backsplashes, and the light gray countertops. Just off the kitchen you’ll find a pantry with darker gray cabinets, countertops and plenty of storage space for your kitchen necessities.
There are three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The master suite features a stunning Malm fireplace and an ensuite bathroom with granite countertops, a walk-in closet, a powder room, a linen closet and both a shower and a soaking tub. Each of the other bedrooms are spacious and bright, with at least one window to allow the light in.
And when you move outside, prepare to be blown away. The backyard, with its massive pool and heated jacuzzi are sleek and stylish from the inside, but they’re even more impressive when you’re outside. Mature hedges provide privacy and some quiet. Installed landscape lighting and lights outside make it easier to use the space whether it’s light or dark. The outdoor space also includes manicured grass and space for lounging before you take a dip in the pool, or after.
This home is truly amazing.
For more information about this home, please contact Scott Histed of Bennion DeVille Homes at 760-218-1751.
