The Ivory Thread

Among swaying palms and the quiet luxury estates of the Andreas Hills neighbourhood, this half-acre, showstopping home comes with stellar mountain views and glass walls that ensure you can enjoy them from any of the immaculate rooms. Escape the relentless Californian heat and plunge into the serene blue pool as the appointed barman of your group fixes a cocktail at the outdoor wet bar. Inside is all creams, wood, leather and stone which gives an organic softness to the geometric architecture. It’s not often we highlight a bathroom but the zen, master en-suite with its freestanding tub, leafy plants and carefully placed pebbles feels a bit special. Mealtimes are a cinch in the professionally appointed kitchen. Light snacks can be enjoyed at the casual breakfast bar and for bigger gastronomic events involving the whole clan, head to the atrium or feast alfresco on the patio. The Downtown Palm Springs plaza is a ten-minute car ride to the north, for a number of upscale eateries, trendy bars and ample opportunities to scratch your retail itch. To get a little closer to the spectacular scenery that surrounds your home, the Murray Canyon Trail is an eight-minute drive to the southwest and Oswit Canyon is ten-minutes westward.

Home truths:
*On-site parking is available for up to four cars
*A car is essential in this area
*Your Kilowatt consumption allowance is 150 KWH a day – if you change the thermostat below 74 degrees it will affect the daily allowance and additional charges will be assessed for excessive usage (the daily allowance rate is $0.16 cents per KWH)
*When heating the pool, you have a consumption allowance of 20 therms per day –– raising the pool heat above the pre-set temperature of 84 degrees during your stay will affect the therm consumption, and may exceed your allowance
*The lead guest must be at least 25 years of age
*The pool is not fenced, so keep an eye on little ones at all times
*Palm Springs International Airport is a fifteen-minute drive away