Such is the case with this snazzy ranch house built in 1958 and listed on Christmas Eve at $1,299,000. The Atomic Age beauty went under contract within three days.
But if you truly dig the vibe, there may be a slim chance—the sellers are accepting backup offers.
Last sold in 2013 for $635,000, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom house is located in Thunderbird North, one of the Palm Springs area’s earliest resort communities. Over the past half-decade, the property has been meticulously restored, and festooned with authentic furniture and accessories.
Check out the terrazzo tile! Or those Sputnik lights! The geometric cutout screens! The shag carpeting!
For fans of midcentury modern style, the listing photos are a feast for the eyes.
Exterior of home in Rancho Mirage, CA
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Period living room
Midcentury modern bedroom
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The residence was originally designed by the renowned midcentury architect William F. Cody, and some of the original cabinets and bathrooms remain. It was remodeled in the 1980s, but has since been restored to replicate the original decor. Even the orange, brown, and aqua color scheme was reinstated.
The gorgeous restoration work earned the home a spot on the 2019 Signature Palm Springs Modernism Home Tour. The home also received a residential restoration preservation award in 2014 from the Palm Springs Modern Committee.
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Dining room
The original sunken cocktail bar, described by the original owner, Sharon Simons, as “the cat’s pajamas,” is a true treat. And the chartreuse-upholstered bar stools flanking the space are scene stealers.
Sunken bar
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The kitchen now boasts a more modern island with a sink, but the feature was designed to blend perfectly with the rest of the house. Other kitchen highlights include yellow and aqua tiles and Danish Modern-style cabinets—even the refrigerator looks straight out of a 1950s home.
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The lush lawn in the backyard resembles something you’d see in a David Hockney painting, with its saline pool and spa.
The lot is just over a half-acre, one of only 10 in the entire development, and includes mature foliage with signature palm trees, as well as well-established, drought-resistant succulents.
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Midcentury modern landscape
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The fab furnishings and decor that make this home a true standout don’t come cheap and are not included in the list price. A buyer will have to negotiate separately for just about everything that’s not nailed down. But true aficionados will find the extra expense hard to resist.
The home is listed with Richard Chamberlin of Coldwell Banker.
The free agent outfielder Kevin Pillar has quickly tracked down a buyer for his Scottsdale, AZ, home. Listed for $2,525,000, the big leaguer’s gorgeous abode snagged an offer after just a week on the market. It’s currently in contingent sale status.
In 2018, the California native and his wife, Amanda Gulyas, purchased the home, which was built in 2015, for $2.05 million.
With views of Camelback Mountain, the 3,813-square-foot property comes with four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Located in the heart of the Arcadia district, which offers local shopping and dining, the contemporary structure features 9-foot tall ceilings, multiple access points to the yard, and a mix of wood and tile flooring.
The living and dining area has vaulted ceilings and custom cabinetry, with a gas-burning fireplace and open-plan layout.
Completely redone in 2019, the adjacent kitchen includes a large island with quartzite counters, Wolf range, Sub-Zero fridge, wet bar, and a breakfast nook that leads out to the covered patio. A formal dining room is right next to the front entry.
The owner’s suite has a bathroom with dual sinks and a separate tub and shower, as well as a huge walk-in closet. It also offers a private patio overlooking the pool and Camelback Mountain.
Each guest room is en suite with spacious walk-in closets.
Additional rooms allow for flexible living space. Depending on the next owner’s needs, the bonus rooms could be configured as a playroom, home office, or gym. Pillar currently has one of the spaces set up as a fitness area featuring a collection of sports memorabilia.
The large lot includes a covered patio with a built-in barbecue for outdoor meals, as well as a wood-burning fireplace to warm up on a cool night while lounging outside.
Along with a heated pool and spa, the grounds include a new yard of artificial turf and a sport court. A two-car garage completes the property.
The area is also close to the Camelback Mountain summit and the Arizona Canal Trail, which is popular for hiking, jogging, and cycling.
Now 31, Pillar reached the big leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013. After spending six seasons with the Jays, he’s played with the Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, and Colorado Rockies in the past couple of seasons. He has yet to sign a deal for the 2021 season.
Connor Sabanosh with Silverleaf Realty holds the listing.
2020 was a tough year, but there was a silver lining: With so much time spent inside, people had a chance to really focus on their homes and make them as functional, comfortable, and beautiful as can be.
So it’s a good thing we have so many great real estate reality shows on HGTV, Netflix, Bravo, and beyond to keep us not only entertained, but also inspired with tips to take our living spaces to the next level.
Whether you’re a fan of “Property Brothers,” “Flip or Flop,” or some other favorite from the past, rest assured that many of these hits are returning next year. But 2021 also brings a slew of brand-spanking-new shows—with fresh faces and ideas—that you might want to add to your binge-watching repertoire.
Curious about what new shows you can enjoy in the new year? Check out these noteworthy picks (air dates listed if available), and learn which one (or few) is perfect for you.
Carpenter Ty Pennington rose to fame as the host of “Trading Spaces” and “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” and now he’s heading back to TV with his new HGTV show, “Ty Breaker,” which will premiere on Jan. 11.
In this series, Pennington is joined by HGTV stars Alison Victoria (“Windy City Rehab”), Grace Mitchell (“One of a Kind”), and Sabrina Soto(“The High Low Project”), who rotate as the show’s guest designers as Pennington helps conflicted homeowners decide whether to fix up their current home or start over with a new place.
This show is perfect for people torn between embarking on a big renovation or a big move, exploring the challenges and rewards of both paths.
Ben Napier is known for his HGTV show “Home Town,” where he and his wife, Erin Napier, rehab old homes in Mississippi. In the show, Ben is always building custom furnishings to make the houses feel more like home—and now he’s getting his own show where he’ll get to focus on those crafty creations.
In this new Discovery+ series out on Jan. 4, Ben will be joined by celebrity guests as he shares his expertise in carpentry and craftsmanship. This show is sure to be a win for “Home Town” fans and carpentry buffs alike.
It looks like the Napiers will have a busy 2021. In addition to Ben’s new solo show, the couple will premiere a new HGTV series, “Home Town Takeover,” where they renovate an entire town.
The town they chose for this season is the community of Wetumpka, AL, which has a population of just 8,278. That may be small, but transforming the whole neighborhood is nonetheless a massive undertaking. Take a look if you’re curious about what goes into transforming the community outside your own front door.
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“Frozen in Time” follows designer Dan Vickery and Maureen McCormick (who played Marcia in “The Brady Bunch”) as they team up to fix old Southern California homes that are stuck in the past. They’ll take homes that were built in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s and modernize them—while still preserving their vintage charm.
Fans of stuck-in-a-time-warp old homes will love seeing them morph into modern marvels on Discovery+ on Jan. 4.
Chip and Joanna Gaines are premiering many great new series on their Magnolia Network, but one—”Restoration Road”—stands out since it stars an old “Fixer Upper” friend.
The show follows Clint Harp, who’s best known for his furniture creations on “Fixer Upper,” as he travels the country in search of the most exciting restoration and renovation projects, like run-down barns and historic inns. It’s a can’t-miss for those interested in extreme fixer-uppers and beautiful destinations across the country.
Another one of Chip and Jo’s new Magnolia shows, “Bespoke Kitchens,” follows PaulO’Leary, a furniture designer, and Helen Parker, an interior designer, as they whip up the most beautiful kitchen spaces.
This show is a perfect choice for any homeowner who cooks up a storm, and wants to make their kitchen even more functional and fabulous than ever.
While Chip and Joanna have so many exciting shows coming to Magnolia, “Home Work” speaks specifically to families who are outgrowing their homes. In this show, parents of seven Candis and Andy Meredith take an old schoolhouse and make it their dream home via some genius renovations. It’s sure to inspire all who need to find clever ways to carve out more space at home for a nursery, home office, or otherwise.
You may know Steve and Leanne Ford from HGTV’s “Restored By the Fords,” but in 2021, this brother and sister team is expanding its empire with another HGTV show.
“Home Again With the Fords” will follow the Fords as they help clients renovate their childhood homes. Anyone who’s ever dreamed of making over their childhood home will love how the Fords update these spaces while preserving treasured family memories.
Need some organization motivation for the new year? Lara Spencer, host of HGTV’s “Flea Market Flip,” will star in “Everything But the House,” where she helps homeowners declutter and arrange their belongings, and even auction off some surprisingly valuable items hiding in attics and basements. Whether you’re curious if your antiques are worth something or just eager to let them go, here’s that kick in the pants you need.
Have you ever dreamed of living in a cozy cabin? Then you’ll dig HGTV’s “Cabin Crew,” where husband and wife Ben and Loana Sargent transform old Vermont cabins and cottages into fabulous dream homes. It’s a must-see for anyone who wants a little house in the woods that’s decked out with all the luxuries of modern life.
Not all homeowners have big budgets, which is why HGTV’s “Fresh Starter” stars couple Austin Coleman and Raisa Kuddus as they help young clients create custom starter homes on small budgets. If you want to renovate on a shoestring, this show will give you plenty of ideas.
While “Fresh Starter” focuses on starter homes, “Self-Made Mansions” is all about luxury living. This new HGTV series stars Clinton Kelly (from “What Not To Wear”), who helps self-made millionaires find the perfect home. It’s a must-watch for those looking for high-end real estate, but it’s also perfect for those who just like to dream.
If you won millions in the lottery, you’d buy a palatial mansion abroad, right? In HGTV’s “My Lottery Dream Home International,” British interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will help lottery winners find their dream home in Europe. It’s perfect for those fantasizing about an overseas escape in 2021.
Have you ever started a home project and failed to finish it? HGTV’s “Unfinished Business” is all about those halfway done projects. In the series, contractor Tom Reber will help families finally complete their handy home undertakings—timely inspiration for viewers dragging their feet on those quarantine upgrades they swear they’ll do someday.
In quarantine, many Americans realized just how important outside space can be. And HGTV’s new show “Inside Out,” starring designer Carmine Sabatella and landscaper Mike Pyle, provides plenty of ideas to make the most of your home—inside and out. From jungle gyms to fire pits to pools and beyond, these renovations are great fuel for anyone with a large backyard and no idea what to do with it.
