A strikingly located, three-bedroom home between two mountains in La Quinta, CA, has hit the market for $3.5 million.

Built on 5.3 acres in 1960 by William du Pont Jr., a DuPont chemical heir, the 2,450-square-foot abode offers views across the Coachella Valley. The picturesque spot is tucked between La Quinta and Indian Wells.

“Its location in the desert doesn’t allow for any other mountainside development, so essentially it is the only opportunity for a home in a setting like this,” says listing agent Marc Lange, of Equity Union. “It’s a nice house, and there is still very much a lot of original details still in it. The fireplace in the living room is a great central feature of the house.”

 

Fabulous floor plan

One of the home’s most attractive features is its thoughtfully designed layout.

“Each bedroom is located in the corners of the house, so there is a great separation of living space,” Lange says. “Windows provide views of both the east and west valley. You could really create something here that would be quite spectacular.”

The living area abounds with wood-paneled walls, an exposed-beam ceiling, and a wall of windows for taking in the incredible views.

‘One of a kind’

The unique home is truly a time capsule.

“There haven’t been any updates to the house,” Lange notes. “Realistically, someone might want to do a renovation, but this house is all about the location.”

A retro kitchen flashes back to the home’s midcentury roots, while the primary suite features a vintage bathroom with a blue tub, sink, and walls.

‘One in a million’

And if you need another reason to be outside, there is an in-ground pool and an enormous terrace, where you can soak in the surroundings.

“The views here are just incredible and truly one of a kind,” Lange says. “You won’t ever be able to duplicate a home like this again anywhere in the Cochella Valley.”

Another of the property’s unusual perks? You can enjoy the tunes from a famed, annual event nearby.

“The sellers have said they are able to hear The Coachella Valley Music Festival from their house, and the views go all the way out to Highway 111,” he says. “The setting really is one in a million.”

Lange believes the next buyer will be someone who values the home’s rare qualities.

“It’s a very iconic house, kind of like the Bob Hope house in Southridge, but I think this one has better views,” he notes, referring to the 1970s Palm Springs, CA, home owned by the legendary entertainer. “Based on the demographics, it is probably going to be a weekend- or winter-home-type situation for the next owner.”

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