Is This the Palm Springs Midcentury of Your Dreams?

Built by W.G. Hercules, the pristine home has rock walls, big glass doors, the requisite pool, and a $1.7M price tag.
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Location: 1333 East Deepwell Road, Palm Springs, California

Price: $1,699,000

Year Built: 1961

Footprint: 2,547 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths)

Lot Size: 0.23 acres

From the Agent: "Built in 1961 by noted Palm Springs builder W.G. Hercules, this incredibly rare design is a spectacular example of timeless midcentury architecture. Hercules, known for his concise use of space, only constructed a handful of these unique homes, and all of them in historic Deepwell Estates. This gem, just steps from the renowned Koerner House and the William Holden Estate, will transport you back to the golden age of Hollywood. Some of the original highlights include: a 1961 Frigidaire Flair range, custom-built cabinetry, a floating terrazzo fireplace, soaring open-beam ceilings in every room, natural rock walls, an in-floor planter, and a saltwater pool."

The restored residence sits in the heart of the historic Deepwell Estates neighborhood, amidst countless palm trees and San Jacinto mountain range.

The restored residence sits in the heart of the historic Deepwell Estates neighborhood, amidst countless palm trees and San Jacinto mountain range.

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Polished concrete floors run throughout the interior, connecting the home’s expansive gathering areas. The remodeled kitchen is cleverly situated in the center, open-air atrium.

Polished concrete floors run throughout the interior, connecting the home’s expansive gathering areas. The remodeled kitchen is cleverly situated in the center, open-air atrium.

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One natural rock wall anchors the main living area, while another partitions off  the nearby wet bar.

One natural rock wall anchors the main living area, while another partitions off  the nearby wet bar.

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White-painted beamed ceilings enhance the home’s sense of space, while glazed walls frame the landscaped backyard.

White-painted beamed ceilings enhance the home’s sense of space, while glazed walls frame the landscaped backyard.

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Each of the three bedrooms features an adjacent bathroom. The sleeping areas are situated on opposite sides of the home for optimum peace and privacy. 

Each of the three bedrooms features an adjacent bathroom. The sleeping areas are situated on opposite sides of the home for optimum peace and privacy. 

"The backyard is a tropical paradise with an abundance of space to entertain family and friends," note the agents. "This gem represents a golden opportunity to acquire a truly special piece of Palm Springs history.'"

"The backyard is a tropical paradise with an abundance of space to entertain family and friends," note the agents. "This gem represents a golden opportunity to acquire a truly special piece of Palm Springs history.'"

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