19 Sep 2016
Palm Springs is getting ready to welcome its latest celebrity resident, eccentric fashion designer to the stars Jeremy Scott, further confirming the city as one of the world's hottest celebrity destinations. The Moschino designer has just purchased Elrod House, famous for its role in the James Bond film 'Diamonds Are Forever', for $7.7m.
Palm Springs has long been a favourite for Scott, who counts celebrities such as Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Rita Ora amongst his friends. He is well known for hosting parties during the city's famous Coachella Valley Music Festival, the most recent of which was attended by the likes of Kylie Jenner, Sam Smith and Jared Leto.
Designed in 1968 by John Lautner, Elrod House will require extensive restorative work and it is understood that Scott will return the exterior of the house to its former glory, whilst the interior will no doubt reflect his bold personal style. This purchase adds to the ever growing celebrity allure of Palm Springs, which has been known as 'Hollywood's playground' since the 1920s, when household names such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Cary Grant called it home. More recently, celebrities including Leonard DiCaprio, Eric Burden and Goldie Horn have purchased houses in the city.
It is not uncommon to bump into famous faces when out in Palm Springs, with many celebrities opting to rent or stay in one of the city's fantastic hotels. In recent months Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Justin Bieber and Will Smith are just some of the people who have been spotted taking time out in Palm Springs; and every year the best and brightest of Hollywood descended for the Palm Springs International Film Fest.
Nowadays though it's not just the rich and famous who can enjoy the celebrity lifestyle in Palm Springs. With many of the city's most iconic houses now available to rent, anyone can have a taste of the A-List lifestyle.
Celebrity rentals in Palm Springs:
- The expansive and gated “Casa Elizabeth” residence, home to icon Elizabeth Taylor, reflects the style and glamour for which the iconic Cleopatra star was famed. It features four bedrooms, and is available for short-term stays for up to eight people, with prices starting from $560 (approximately £422) per night depending on the season.
- Twin Palms Estate, is the original home of Frank Sinatra, one of the city's most famous former residents, where visitors can take a dip in the icon's piano-shaped swimming pool. Prices start from $2,600 (approximately £1963) per night.
- The Bing Crosby Estate is a sprawling estate, well-appointed for luxurious upscale living. Bing Crosby sold his golf course lot in 1952 and purchased the first house with his first wife Dixie Lee. Prices start from $3,000 (approximately £2265) per night.
- Hacienda Las Palmas, believed to have been frequented by Katherine Hepburn and A Star Is Born director, George Cukor, for golf and tennis holidays in the 1950s, this six-bedroom estate features a French Country Kitchen with direct access to an outdoor BBQ area. Prices start from $1,350 (approximately £1,019) per night.
- Sand Acre, a five-bedroom Spanish estate located in The Movie Colony district. Built in 1933, this historic house is rumoured to be where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio spent time together. It is walled and gated with vast lawns and private tennis courts. Prices start from $1,299 (approximately £980) per night.
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About Palm Springs
One hundred miles east of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is a desert playground with year-round sunshine, blue skies and stunning natural beauty. Nestled beneath California's San Jacinto Mountains, the city is famed for its Hollywood legacy, Native American heritage and huge collection of mid-century modern architecture. The desert oasis boasts a wealth of adventurous hiking trails and historical canyon tours, as well as chic boutiques, world-renowned golf courses and unique experiences, including the chance to stay in the former homes of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. For more information, see www.visitpalmsprings.com.
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