A huge poolside patio embraces this home like a hug. Spend days gazing at the rugged silhouettes of the San Jacinto Mountains from your backyard, perhaps while horizontal on a lounger or while dining at the outdoor table. There’s a full summer kitchen here too, with a built-in gas barbecue, bar area and plenty of prep space for the grill master. Then there’s the swimming pool, shimmering away in the centre of the patio like sapphire and crowned with a hot tub. At night, you can watch the desert sky spangled with stars are you gather around the fire pit.

The interior is a sleek world of quartz and dove-grey. Should you start to feel the desert chill after sunset, get the fire going in the living room to keep warm. A long breakfast bar separates the plush living room from the gourmet kitchen, so the chef of the group can keep one ear in the conversation as they cook. The master bedroom comes with a cute little soaking tub in its ensuite and direct access to the pool patio.

In terms of location, you’re on the edge of Cathedral City here, with numerous golf courses on your doorstep. It’s a twelve-minute drive to the enthralling mid-century architecture of Downtown Palm Springs, where you’ll find myriad restaurants, cafés, boutiques and art galleries to while away the days.

Home truths:
*The garage is not available for guests to park, but there is private parking with this home
*This home sits within a 24-hour guarded gated community
*The pool is not fenced in so children should be supervised outside