$6,900,000
About this home
Step back in time at the Blankenhorn-Gilmore Residence, the foundational private estate of Smoke Tree Ranch and a unanimously designated Class 1 Historic Resource. Built in 1930 by master architect Garrett Van Pelt Jr. and sensitively expanded by the iconic Albert Frey, this 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom sanctuary served as the architectural blueprint for the entire enclave. Set on 1.88 deeded acres across three lots plus an exclusive view lot, the 5,504-square-foot home perfectly captures the "Romance of the Old West" with its signature Ranch-style horizontality and board-and-batten exterior. The interiors are a masterclass in rustic sophistication, featuring dramatic exposed-beam ceilings, natural wood-paneled walls, and a massive floor-to-ceiling red brick fireplace. Wooden casement windows frame unobstructed, panoramic mountain views and lead to a private backyard oasis complete with a rectangular pool and integrated spa. This is a rare opportunity to steward a piece of Palm Springs history once owned by the Ranch's principal developer, L. Mac Blankenhorn, offering a level of pedigree and privacy that is simply unmatched.
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 1 full, 1 half
- Living area
- 5,504 sq ft
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Wood Product Walls, Dressing Area, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Guest Accommodations, Living Room
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Levels
- One
- Spa
- In Ground
- Lot size
- 1.88 acres (81,893 sq ft)
- Pool
- In Ground, Private, Association
- View
- Desert, Mountains, Panoramic, Pool
- Architectural style
- Ranch
- Year built
- 1930
- Parking
- Driveway
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Area
- 334 - South End Palm Springs
- County
- Riverside
- HOA fee
- $4,500/mo
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 144
- Listed
- 2026-02-27
- Parcel #
- 510104002
- MLS #
- 26653571PS