$ 5,950,000
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$5,950,000
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4
Bed -
5
Bath -
4,693
SqFt
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About the Listing DML-oD23728 - DML-d84764
Architectural Masterpiece in Thunderbird Heights. Set high above the desert floor, behind the gates of coveted Thunderbird Heights, this rare modern estate is a study in vision, privacy, and timeless design. Conceived by architects Ira Johnson, AIA, and George Ritter, AIA--proteges of modernist icon William Cody--the residence is a masterful 1970s reinterpretation of Cody's desert modernism, executed with precision and restraint. Spanning approximately 4,700 square feet, the home is defined by steel-beam trusses, expansive walls of glass, and luminous white mud brick--an architectural language that feels both grounded and ethereal. Thoughtfully composed sight lines frame sweeping 360-degree panoramas, from the Santa Rosa Mountains to the desert valley and city lights beyond. Each bedroom suite enjoys its own immersive view, creating a deeply private, resort-like experience. At the heart of the home, an expansive open living space unfolds beneath soaring ceilings, where floor-to-ceiling glass dissolves the boundary between indoors and out. Light, landscape, and architecture converge in a serene, almost meditative flow--equal parts gallery and sanctuary. Set on over half an acre, the grounds are lush, mature, and impeccably curated, offering a quiet counterpoint to the dramatic elevation and views. This is not simply a residence--it is a private compound, designed for those who understand architecture as art. A rare opportunity to acquire a singular work of desert modernism--elevated, authentic, and quietly iconic.
Listing Highlights
Status
Active
Days on Site
27
Property Type
Residential
MLS ®
219140950DA
Year Built
1973
Total Square Footage
4,693
Lot/Acreage
N/A
County
Riverside
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4 Full / 1 Half
- Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Oven-Gas, Range Hood
- Air Cond: Air Conditioning,Ceiling Fan,Central
- Heating: Central,Fireplace,Hot Water Circulator,Natural Gas
- Fireplaces: 1, Decorative,Fire PitLiving Room
- Floor: Terrazzo,Tile
- Above Ground Sq Ft:
- Below Ground Sq Ft: n/a
- Basement:
- Other: Powder Room,Breakfast Room,Dining Area,Formal Dining Rm,Kitchen Island,Furnished,Bar,Block Walls,Brick Walls,Built-Ins,Dry Bar,Marble Counters,Pantry,Remodeled,Breakfast,Family Room,Formal Entry,Guest House,Living Room,Walk-In Pantry
- Water:
Exterior Details
- Garage Capacity: 3 car
- Parking Spaces: 10
- Roof:
- Others: Updated/Remodeled
- Sewer: On Site
- Parking Features: Attached,Covered Parking,Door Opener,Driveway,Garage Is Attached
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: N/A
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: N/A
- Tax Year: N/A
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70149 Sonora Rd Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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