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Palm Desert, CA

$7,900,000

542 Mesquite Hills, Palm Desert, CA
3
Beds
4
Baths
6,623
Sq Ft
2002
Built
20
Days listed

About this home

Gracefully set beyond the Canyons 12th green and fairway, this Santa Barbara-style estate welcomes you through electric entry gates into a generous motor court surrounded by cantera stone accents, custom water features, and lush meticulous gardens. Sprawling across nearly an acre, this romantic setting leads to double glass doors with custom metalwork, opening into a stunning living room with travertine floors, masonry fireplace, elegant furnishings, and seamless access to outdoor living spaces. An intimate wet bar with wine cooler, refrigerator, icemaker, and custom cabinetry is easily accessed by both the living and dining areas.The dining room is designed for both intimate gatherings and larger parties, featuring a warm wood table and seating, beveled mirror, and chandelier, with convenient flow to the kitchen and outdoor spaces. The chef's kitchen offers full-size Sub-Zero refrigerators with freezer drawers, Dacor appliances, a 6-burner range, center island with sink and bar seating, Miele dishwasher, walk-in pantry, and an inviting morning room with direct access to the outdoor barbecue. Opens nicely to the family room.Indoor-outdoor living shines in the family room, where two disappearing walls of glass frame unobstructed views of the green, fairway, and San Gorgonio Mountains. Outside, enjoy resort-style amenities including a large masonry fireplace, multiple lounge areas, infinity-edge pool, spa, waterfall feature, and custom firepit.The master retreat offers a cozy lounge with fireplace, custom furnishings, electronic window treatments, and direct access to the pool, spa and private terrace. The spacious bath includes dual vanities, garden-view soaking tub, double-entry shower, dual lavs, and generous walk-in closets. A handsome den features rich wood paneling, coffered ceiling, custom cabinetry, and abundant natural light.Two guest suites provide luxurious accommodations--one within the main residence, with closet and full bath. The detached guest house includes a full bath, morning bar, walk-in closet, masonry fireplace and built-in window seat.Additional highlights include a 3-car plus golf cart garage with generous storage room, epoxy floors and A/C. Room to add 2nd guesthouse. Unobstructed golf course views, the orientation of this home provides seating to enjoy both sunrise and sunset. Quick golf cart access to Member amenities, such as the Clubhouse, Spa & Wellness Center. Furnished per inventory, excluding art and artifacts.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3 full, 0 half
Living area
6,623 sq ft
Interior features
Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, See Remarks, Storage, Wired For Sound, Dressing Area, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
Flooring
Carpet, Stone
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Guest Accommodations, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Raised Hearth
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Laundry
Laundry Room
Levels
One
Spa
Heated, In Ground, Private
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.98 acres (42,689 sq ft)
Pool
Electric Heat, In Ground, Pebble, Waterfall
View
Desert, Golf Course, Mountains, Panoramic
Architectural style
Mediterranean
Year built
2002
Parking
Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest
Parking spaces
3.5
Community
Area
323 - South Palm Desert
County
Riverside
Community features
Golf, Gated
HOA fee
$1,812/mo
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
20
Listed
2025-11-26
Terms
Cash, Cash To New Loan
Parcel #
771380004
MLS #
219139290DA
Listed by
Lorna Ball · Bighorn Properties, Inc.

Location

Price history

Listed
$7,900,000 · 2025-11-26
Days on market
20
Current price
$7,900,000
Financing

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$49,558
$39,947 principal & interest · $9,612 taxes & insurance
$1,580,000
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