$2,200,000
About this home
La Vie en Rose -- A Montmartre-Inspired European Villa Estate in the Heart of Palm Desert. Evoking the bohemian romance of Paris's 18th arrondissement, this Montmartre-inspired custom estate blends European villa elegance with refined modern luxury. Located minutes from Desert Willow Golf Resort in prestigious Montecito Estates, this extraordinary residence offers approximately 4,650 square feet of curated craftsmanship, timeless architectural detail, and breathtaking southwest mountain views.Privately positioned on a premier interior corner cul-de-sac lot in central Palm Desert, palatial entry doors open to imported flagstone flooring and a dramatic formal dining room with a built-in illuminated wine cellar -- a stunning focal point for elegant entertaining. Sparkling chandeliers grace each room, while oversized framed windows capture panoramic wrap-around mountain vistas and flood the home with natural light.The grand great room is anchored by a striking stone-wrapped fireplace. The chef's kitchen is designed for both intimate gatherings and large-scale entertaining, featuring three built-in ovens, a six-burner gas cooktop, natural stone countertops, custom cabinetry, and a glass-door walk-in pantry with built-in storage and continued stone finishes.This five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath estate includes a private-entry casita currently styled as an executive office with custom built-ins and exterior access. One additional guest bedroom also offers a private entrance. Ideal for guests. Each of the six bathrooms showcases bespoke custom tilework, giving every suite distinctive European character and spa-inspired appeal.Originally built by a custom homebuilder as his personal residence, the quality is exceptional, with top-tier craftsmanship and extensive natural stonework throughout.Outdoors, professionally designed landscaping surrounds a private patio retreat with pool, spa, tranquil water features, misting system, and built-in BBQ with bar top -- all oriented to capture spectacular southwest-facing mountain views for seamless indoor-outdoor luxury living.Additional amenities include a fully owned $100,000 solar system, Tesla Powerwall energy storage, Nuvia water softening system, and a finished, air-conditioned oversized three-car garage.Situated within five miles of world-class shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and healthcare -- and surrounded by the acclaimed fairways of Desert Willow Golf Resort
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5 full, 1 half
- Living area
- 4,650 sq ft
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener
- Flooring
- Stone, Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Levels
- One
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Lot size
- 0.33 acres (14,375 sq ft)
- Pool
- Electric Heat, In Ground
- View
- Mountains, Pool
- Year built
- 2002
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Area
- 322 - North Palm Desert
- County
- Riverside
- Community features
- Gated
- HOA fee
- $270/mo
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 140
- Listed
- 2026-02-27
- Terms
- Cash, Cash To New Loan, Submit
- Parcel #
- 620363001
- MLS #
- 219143915DA
