Project posted by Ronald Ritchhart

The Playboy Pad

Year
1965
Style
Midcentury

Rental for 4 Guests

$950 / night
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Relax by the fire while enjoying stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains
Relax by the fire while enjoying stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains
Gorgeous desert landscaping turns the new front yard into a botanical oasis
Gorgeous desert landscaping turns the new front yard into a botanical oasis
The original Playboy Pad had a circular fireplace connecting the living room and master bedroom.  This has been reworked with a stunning vertical gas fireplace connecting the two rooms.
The original Playboy Pad had a circular fireplace connecting the living room and master bedroom. This has been reworked with a stunning vertical gas fireplace connecting the two rooms.
The original Play Pad bar has been retained and updated.
The original Play Pad bar has been retained and updated.
Media room with surround sound
Media room with surround sound
The gourmet kitchen
The gourmet kitchen
A luxurious master bedroom
A luxurious master bedroom
Built in 1965 by noted Palm Springs architect Stan Sackley for local lawyer James Holloway as a "Playboy Pad" (and featured in Playboy magazine the following year) the house has been updated from top to bottom with top of the line finishes while retaining its unique mid-century features.  Considered to be among one of the "best houses in Palm Springs," this home is a true treasure and the ultimate get-a-way...whether you are a playboy or not.
Built in 1965 by noted Palm Springs architect Stan Sackley for local lawyer James Holloway as a "Playboy Pad" (and featured in Playboy magazine the following year) the house has been updated from top to bottom with top of the line finishes while retaining its unique mid-century features. Considered to be among one of the "best houses in Palm Springs," this home is a true treasure and the ultimate get-a-way...whether you are a playboy or not.
The master bedroom
The master bedroom
Catch up on some work while gazing out the pool and San Jacinto mountains beyond
Catch up on some work while gazing out the pool and San Jacinto mountains beyond
Master bath
Master bath
Open up the pocket doors and enjoy the private courtyard while you shower
Open up the pocket doors and enjoy the private courtyard while you shower
The second master suite
The second master suite
Climb out of bed, open the doors, and jump in the pool
Climb out of bed, open the doors, and jump in the pool
Second master bath
Second master bath
The calm of a Palm Spring evening
The calm of a Palm Spring evening

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Details

Square Feet
3300
Lot Size
11,325
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1

Credits

Architect
Stan Sackley
Interior Design
Sam Cardellaa
Landscape Design
Marcello Villano
Builder
Mark Hahn

From Ronald Ritchhart

Palm Springs history and modern understated elegance come together in one of the finest homes in highly desirable neighborhood of Deepwell Estates in Palm Springs. The “James M. Hollowell Residence,'“ an exemplary mid-century home that offers a redesigned idyllic and luxurious getaway.

Built in 1965 by noted architect Stan Sackley AIA for James M. Hollowell, a prominent Palm Springs attorney, the home served as his “playboy bachelor pad” and was even featured in the April 1966 issue of Playboy magazine. Five decades on, the home has undergone a dramatic down-to-the-studs renovation which took one year to complete, resulting in a one-of-a-kind property that pays homage to the past, whilst showcasing a brilliant combination of an intimate and inviting interior, state-of-the-art finishes, light filled spaces, and minimal boundaries between the inside and out.

The home’s original clean lines and open space concept was reworked by revered interior designer Sam Cardella with the goal to maintain the authentic floor plan and architectural details, but in a new format that visually connects spaces for living, relaxing and entertaining. Cardella incorporated many elements reminiscent to Sackley’s design, reintroducing three wood species; Cedar, Zebrano and Afromosia in vertical-ridged paneling that referenced the home’s alluring past and resulting in a warm, rich and calm earthiness to the property.

The home showcases dramatic floor-to-ceiling doors that allow you to relax and entertain in light-filled areas and features a breathtaking custom wood paneled fireplace that separates the master suite from the living space. The stunning renovated gourmet kitchen sits perfectly with the home’s sophisticated vibe, offering up-to-date modern convenience and top-of-the-line appliances. Its open layout takes full advantage of the pool and garden views and flows easily out to the alfresco areas.

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