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501 N Belardo Rd Palm Springs, CA 92262

5 Beds

7 Baths

8,012 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 8,012 sqft

Price per Sqft $979

Subdivision Old Las Palmas

MLS Listing ID 26832483PS

Style Spanish

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1930

Lot Size 0.520 Acres

Acres 0.52

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Hidden behind walls and gates in Old Las Palmas, The Cloisters, known to many as Casa de Liberace, stands among the most celebrated residential estates in Palm Springs. Built in 1930 by Alvah Hicks, whose work helped shape the city during its formative years, this extraordinary Spanish Colonial Revival residence spans more than 8,000 square feet and unfolds through a series of courtyards, gardens, fountains, and architectural spaces rich with character and history. Extensively renovated and carefully stewarded over the years, the estate preserves the craftsmanship and authenticity that define its legacy while embracing the expectations of modern luxury living. Public rooms are extraordinary in both scale and craftsmanship, with original details carefully preserved throughout the estate, including Hispano-Moresque tilework, vintage mirrors, decorative ironwork, and architectural elements rarely found today. The formal living room features vaulted truss and beamed ceilings, Spanish tile flooring, a fireplace, and steel-framed glass doors that open to expansive brick terraces. The formal dining room continues the home's rich architectural character and provides an elegant setting for entertaining. The family room showcases massive hand-hewn beams, a second fireplace, and direct access to the surrounding grounds. A gracious loggia overlooks the gardens, outdoor fireplace, and gathering spaces beyond. The gourmet kitchen honors the home's architectural heritage with soapstone counters, rich mahogany finishes, and a handsome butler's pantry. A dramatic gallery lined with ensuite guest rooms creates both architectural interest and exceptional privacy throughout the estate. Among the home's most memorable spaces is the billiard room, distinguished by a dramatic barrel-vaulted ceiling, clerestory windows, a fireplace adorned with a cast sandstone frieze, and direct access to the namesake cloister courtyard framed by magnificent mountain views. Nearby, a richly detailed den provides a quiet retreat. Privately situated within its own wing, the primary suite is reached through a dedicated vestibule and features ornate wood ceilings, generous proportions, and baths that continue the home's remarkable collection of period tilework and original details. Additional guest accommodations open directly to the pool courtyard. The resort-style pool and spa enjoy a spectacular orientation and dramatic mountain backdrop. Entertaining is effortless with a poolside kitchen, bar seating, pass-through service window, and a substantial outdoor fireplace anchoring the gathering spaces. Adding to the home's lore is a hidden bar reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy. An exterior stairway leads to a second-story viewing deck offering sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and desert landscape. The estate also enjoys a remarkable setting adjacent to O'Donnell Golf Club and just one block west of Palm Canyon Drive. Rich in history and impossible to replicate, The Cloisters represents a rare opportunity to become the next steward of one of Palm Springs' most significant residential estates.

Location

State CA

County Riverside

Area Palm Springs Central

Zoning R1A

Rooms

Family Room 1

Other Rooms None

Dining Room 1

Kitchen Island, Pantry, Remodeled, Gourmet Kitchen

Interior

Interior Features Built-Ins, Bar, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Wet Bar, Storage Space, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Beamed Ceiling(s), Basement, Detached/No Common Walls

Heating Central, Forced Air, Zoned, Fireplace, Natural Gas

Cooling Air Conditioning, Central, Multi/Zone

Flooring Linoleum, Wood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 4

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room, Patio, Other, Gas

Inclusions All attached appliances

Equipment Dryer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Barbeque, Built-Ins, Cable, Water Line to Refrigerator, Hood Fan, Washer, Alarm System, Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave

Laundry Room

Exterior

Parking Features Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Garage - 2 Car, Driveway - Brick, Driveway, Garage, Garage Is Attached, Gated, Private Garage, Private

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Stucco Wall

Pool Heated And Filtered, Tile, Gunite, Filtered, Heated, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Private

View Y/N Yes

View Mountains, Pool

Roof Type Tile

Building

Lot Description Lawn, Landscaped, Wooded, Fenced Yard, Curbs, Automatic Gate, Yard, Front Yard

Story 1

Foundation Slab

Sewer In Connected and Paid

Water Water District

Architectural Style Spanish

Level or Stories One

Structure Type Stucco

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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