Unique stone estate for sale charms in California. ‘Flintstones won the lottery'
A fun, and extremely unique, opportunity has landed on the real estate market in Palm Springs, California.
The residence might look a little like something from your childhood … only supersized.
'Nestled in the heart of the historic Old Las Palmas enclave of Palm Springs, this one of a kind estate perfectly captures the essence of desert luxury. Designed by legendary interior designer Steve Chase, the residence sits on nearly two acres of lush, private grounds,' the listing on Zillow says about the property — which is listed for $10.995 million.
'The property features a palm tree grove, orchard, tennis court, pavilion, and a resort-style pool with dramatic water features.'
The seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom estate is over 9,800 square feet and has a little bit of a 'Flintstones' appeal with its stone exterior and interior.
Features, per the listing, include:
Guest houseChef's kitchenMedia lungeAtriumBreakfast room
'Outdoors, the estate is embraced by the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, creating a backdrop that feels like it is part of the property,' the listing describes. 'Massive boulders meticulously integrated throughout the grounds enhance the sense of place, offering an unparalleled connection to the natural landscape.'
The original residence was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a popular Facebook real estate page that showcases interesting homes for sale around the country. And people usually made the same observation.
'Looks like Bedrock! Yabba Dabba Do!' one person said.
'It's like the Flintstones won the lottery,' another joked.
'Looks like a mansion, straight out of Bedrock,' someone noted.
The listing is held by Carly Butterfield with Thunderbird Realty.
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