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2240 E Smokewood Avenue

Palm Springs, CA 92264

4 beds
4 baths
4,100 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$829 per sqft
1949 build
– on site

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Originally designed and built by Robson Chambers in 1947 shortly after he began working with Albert Frey and John Porter Clark this Araby Cove home in South Palm Springs has a storied past. Captivating and inspiring are two words that come to mind to describe, Desert Boulders. Double lot with .60 acre 360 degree mountain views with open space to the North give the feeling of solitude and calm. New addition features a large deck that overlooks the property and recently added 60' lap pool with tanning shelf. Desert Boulders was reimagined by seasoned fashion designers Loyd Ford whose work has been featured on many celebrities and in the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum. The upper level offers a captivating primary suite with sitting room and fireplace and spa area with infrared sauna. Just outside the primary suite is a coffee bar and additional bedroom currently set up as a gym. Brutalist interior architecture and uncomplicated surfaces are prime elements in this mesmerizing sanctuary with cement flooring in most rooms and the kitchen still has one wall that was once part of the bomb shelter from the 1950's. That area now opens up to the beautiful grounds with firepit feature, outdoor shower and additional outdoor bonus room that could be an artist studio, game room or meditation room. The location and siting of this property is one of the best in Palm Springs which is why we are sure that the original famed architect chose this legendary spot.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / P S Properties / Bennion Deville Homes

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MLS# 22203523 —

The Building

Year Built:

1949
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Roof:

Foam
Entry Level:

1
Patio:

1
Patio And Porch Features:

Concrete, Covered
Foundation:

Slab
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Faces:

North
Stories Total:

2

Interior

Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Block Walls, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan
Levels:

Multi/Split
Entry Location:

Foyer
Kitchen Features:

Kitchen Island, Stone Counters
Eating Area:

Dining Room, Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Living Room
Window Features:

Double Pane Windows
Room Type:

Bonus Room, Great Room, Master Bathroom, Entry
Living Area Source:

Taped
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Fire Pit, Master Bedroom
Laundry:

Inside, Individual Room
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4100.00

Financial & Terms

Disclosures:

Listing Broker Advantage

Location

Directions:

Coming from Downtown Palm Springs, head east on Highway 111 and turn right on S Araby Dr. Drive along, past the wash, and up the hill to turn right on to E Smokewood Ave. Property is last home on the street on the right.
Latitude:

33.79202000
Longitude:

-116.51638000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Updated/Remodeled
Zoning:

R1B
Lot Features:

Landscaped
Lot Size Area:

26136.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.6000
Lot Size SqFt:

26136.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

Mountain(s), Canyon, Pool, Panoramic
Fencing:

Wrought Iron
Fence:

Yes
Sprinklers:

Yes
Additional Parcels:

No
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Bathroom Features:

Shower, Remodeled, Vanity area
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

4
Three Quarter Baths:

4

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.500%
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

$2.50
Parcel Number:

510232022

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Fireplace(s), Combination

Utilities

Sewer:

Sewer Paid

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave
Included:

Yes

The Community

Subdivision:

Araby
Subdivision:

Araby
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

In Ground, Lap, Private
Private Pool:

Yes
Spa Features:

None
Association:

No

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Detached Carport, Driveway, Gated
Parking Spaces:

4.00
Attached Garage:

No
Uncovered Spaces:

2.00
Carport Spaces:

2.00

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/16/22 Nov 16, 2022	Sold	CRMLS_CA	$3,400,000	-14.9%
11/8/22 Nov 8, 2022	Pending	CRMLS_CA	$3,995,000
10/29/22 Oct 29, 2022	Sold Subject To Contingencies	CRMLS_CA	$3,995,000

House Sold on 11/16/2022

$3,400,000

Listing provided by broker:

P S Properties

Bennion Deville Homes

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2240 E Smokewood Avenue

Palm Springs, CA 92264