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bedrooms
bedrooms
13
bathrooms
bathrooms
12
square feet
square feet
10,685
acreage
Acreage
6.5
open houses
Open Houses
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year built
year built
1986
full baths
Full Baths
11
half baths
Half Baths
1
The "Gem of the Desert", set on 40 acres in the heart of La Quinta, surrounded by picturesque mountains and endless views lies the legendary, Merv Griffin Estate. Trailblazing interior designer Waldo Fernandez masterfully showcases a seamless blend of Moroccan elegance with modern California influences. With a vision imagined by the legendary television entrepreneur Merv Griffin, this is a rare opportunity to own an iconic estate, with multiple residential structures totaling 13 beds and 12 baths. This expansive property is a true compound, featuring 7 distinct structures, the crown jewel of which is the magnificent 5,409-SF main residence. A majestic mountain backdrop frames the estate, providing panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape, including the tranquil 2.5 acre lake and sprawling orchard. The property is home to world-class equestrian facilities including a 16-stall barn and thoroughbred horse racing track. Experience self-sufficiency with a highly productive potable well (water rights owned) that services all water needs across the property. Located across the street from the prestigious Madison Club and Empire Polo Fields, with close proximity to world class dining and shopping, just two hours from Los Angeles in one of the deserts most prestigious settings.
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MLS number: 25495789
Listing agent: Zach Goldsmith
Listing broker: The Agency (424) 230-3700
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