Designed by Alexander in classic mid-century style, this home is everything you want in a Palm Springs getaway. Bright green palms sway against the rugged backdrop of the soaring peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains for a sublime view from the backyard. Here you’ll find an azure swimming pool, a built-in barbecue area, a shaded U-shaped sofa and a gas firepit for when the desert air turns chilly. The interior is a nod to sixties chic, with splashes of navy and moss green in the form of a vintage-style sofa and dining chairs. The kitchen may look retro on the outside, but the cupboards hide all kinds of appliances and gadgets fit for the twenty-first century. Tucked away in the tranquil Vista Las Palmas neighbourhood, you’re a mere three-minute drive (or twenty-minute walk) from the shops, galleries and restaurants of Palm Canyon Drive. The hiking trails of the San Jacinto Mountains are just a five-minute walk away too.

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