The Griffin Ranch neighborhood was born from a sprawling equestrian compound in La Quinta, California, … [+]
By the center of the Nineteen Eighties, tv host and media mogul Merv Griffin was making retirement plans from his hit speak present, The Merv Griffin Present, which had been on the air for greater than 20 years. The success of his manufacturing firms, Merv Griffin Enterprise and Merv Griffin Leisure—chargeable for creating the sport exhibits Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune—had made Griffin one of many wealthiest media moguls at the moment with a internet value of $300 million.
The 5,600-square-foot house, inbuilt 2007, is the biggest residence within the Griffin-named equestrian … [+]
About the identical time, maybe transitioning into a lifetime of leisure, Griffin bought a sprawling equestrian compound in La Quinta, California—simply outdoors of Palm Springs. Earlier than his dying in 2007, the beloved speak present host chosen a portion of his property to be become a master-planned equestrian neighborhood—aptly named Griffin Ranch.
Arched wrought iron gates mark the doorway to the house.
Protecting 242 acres, Griffin Ranch consists of an array of residential choices in addition to a grand, resident clubhouse.
Bi-folding glass doorways flood the eating room and entry with pure gentle.
Shifting to at present, the biggest house mannequin on the biggest lot in Griffin Ranch is now in the marketplace for $3.2 million.
The only-story house incorporates Spanish-style design particulars with a contemporary aptitude.
The 5,667-square-foot house is principally outlined by Spanish-style structure with a contemporary aptitude. The outside showcases a barrel tile roof, shuttered home windows and an arched, wrought-iron gate resulting in a large courtyard, all with modern craftsmanship.
Fashionable components embody retractable partitions of glass and expansive nook home windows.
The motif of ornate archways continues into the house’s inside in addition to different decorative touches, together with rustic wooden built-ins, wall alcoves and vaulted, beamed ceilings. Extra fashionable components could be discovered all through like retractable partitions of glass, nook home windows and an open-concept kitchen.
The eating room connects to the kitchen via a butler’s pantry.
Transom home windows, each inside and exterior, contribute to the desert house’s vibrant and ethereal high quality.
The open-concept kitchen and household room are geared up to deal with a celebration crowd.
Highlights embody a double-room major suite with a two-sided hearth, a grand room full with a moist bar and formal eating room.
The first bed room, considered one of 4, takes in views of the grounds via massive image home windows.
As the biggest lot in Griffin Ranch, the property is able to accommodating various fascinating facilities. A personal placing inexperienced and bocce ball courtroom sits on both aspect of a blue-bottomed pool, spa and vase fountain.
A coated patio overlooks the pool.
The Griffin Ranch clubhouse provides residents entry to a neighborhood pool, tennis courts and banquet services in addition to a Pilates room, billiards room and health middle.
Flanking the pool space are a personal placing inexperienced and bocce ball courtroom.
The itemizing for 54120 Alysheba Drive is held by Ginny Peacock and Carol Traylor of Newport Seashore-based luxurious brokerage, EQTY.
The pool includes a built-in spa and a fountain characteristic.
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