When you think of old Hollywood, names like Doris Day, Elizabeth Taylor and Cary Grant come to mind. Now is your chance to own a piece of old Hollywood as Cary Grant’s former home in Palm Springs is now on the market for $13 million.
The home is located on a walled-in parcel of land that has four buildings that total 15,00 square feet. It is made up of the main home and three guest homes (one built for Grant). The parcel has a total of eight bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, three kitchens, four living rooms, and even a climate-controlled garage.
Entry foyer featuring a gorgeous staircase and walls with multiple classic movie poster wall decors. The area features large checker tiles flooring and a glamorous chandelier. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another entry hall with a small dining nook on the side, along with a staircase. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Large formal living room offering a cozy set of seats and a fireplace, along with a stunning ceiling light. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A spacious family living space offering a comfy set of seats along with a large widescreen TV on the wall. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
An office and living area featuring an office desk, a study table and a nice living space set. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This living room features artistic walls and a set of stylish seats, along with a fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at this area’s stylish and comfy green couch with center and side tables. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A home office featuring an elegant office desk and chair set, along with a doorway leading to the home’s outdoor area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Formal dining room boasting a classy dining table and chairs set lighted by a glamorous chandelier. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Bar area with a nice bar counter and bar stools, along with a gorgeous small dining table set on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Dining area featuring a classy dining table and chairs set lighted by a fancy chandelier. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Kitchen featuring brown cabinetry and a black granite kitchen countertop. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The kitchen also offers a center island with a plank countertop. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another kitchen of the property with multiple picture frames on the area’s walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A large bedroom suite boasting a set of luxurious furnishings. It has a personal living space and a private bathroom too. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bedroom offers a fancy bed setup lighted by table lamps on both sides. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bedroom offers an elegant bed set along with a sitting area. The room also features carpeted flooring and a gorgeous chandelier ceiling light. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Bedroom with a luxurious bed setup and has some indoor plants inside the room as well. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The hallway leading to the bathroom featuring artistic wall design and a cute black pedestal sink. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at this bathroom’s floating vanity sink counter finished in black. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bathroom features a powder desk, a sink counter, a drop-in soaking tub and a walk-in shower room. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the home’s outdoor dining set on the side of the backyard. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s a look at the home’s wide driveway and two-port car garage. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the home’s side walkway surrounded by the home’s lovely garden area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This walkway in the middle of the home’s lovely garden looks absolutely charming. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home also boasts well-maintained lawn areas along with tall and mature trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the home’s wide lawn areas and gorgeous walkways, along with the property’s landscaping trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look outside of the house, boasting the wide lawn area and gorgeous walkways. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This walkway leads back to the home, surrounded by the property’s lovely garden area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the garden’s walkway surrounded by the well-maintained lawns. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the home’s wide garden and lawn area, along with tall and mature trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home also boasts a stunning centerpiece landscaping decor on the backyard. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The garden plants of the property, along with the lawns and trees are just magnificent and healthy-looking. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There’s a swimming pool outside, made customized at the behest of the owners. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This swimming pool is situated at the backyard, surrounded by the trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at the home’s custom swimming pool. The trees around the area provide shade to it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The swimming pool also offers multiple sitting lounges on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at the swimming pool showcasing its custom design and the outdoor dining on its side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There’s an attractive landscaping decor near the swimming pool area as well. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s another look at the backyard showcasing the home’s custom swimming pool and lovely garden area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The sitting lounges on the side of the pool provide amazing views of the sky. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This look of the swimming pool is just magnificent, surrounded by the amazing landscaping design of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the rich plants, trees and lawns of the home’s garden. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This shot showcases how wide the home’s garden is. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Aerial view of the property boasting its wide garden area and the gorgeous exterior look of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The property is located in the Las Palmas area of Palm Springs with stunning views of both the desert and the mountains that surround the area. The main home was originally built in 1928 for an anonymous heiress from Chicago, who found the solitude she craved within the four walls of the four-acre property.
The property was eventually sold to Cary Grant’s friend, Las Vegas Dunes Hotel and Casino Owner “Kewpie” Rich. After purchasing the property Rich built the “pool house” and added a pool specifically for Cary Grant, his wife Day Cannon, and daughter Jennifer so they would have a permanent place to stay on their frequent visits.
The actor coined his home, Villa Paradiso. Jennifer Grant wrote effusively about the home in her memoir and had wonderful memories of staying there and playing in the lush grounds.
Palm Springs became a haven for the rich and elite from Hollywood and Las Vegas because it was easy to get to from either area. It offered an escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Many popular entertainers had homes in Palm Springs including Dean Martin, Elizabeth Taylor, Jack Benny, Bing Crosby, and Walt Disney. Perhaps one of the most famous residents of Palm Springs was Frank Sinatra, known for his lavish parties attended by entertainment as well as political friends and perhaps a mobster or two.
The current owners are Toni Holt Kramer and her husband David. They purchased the property in 2005 for $1.3 million. Toni Kramer herself is steeped in the entertainment industry, having started as a model and ended up a journalist hosting a string of morning and afternoon TV shows including the popular “Talk of the Town” series.
The Kramer’s kept many of the homes’ décor untouched and it is rumored that Grant’s pool house is nearly the same as it was when they lived there.
The Moorish-style main home is 7,500 square feet and harkens back to yesteryear with Hollywood memorabilia throughout. The grand stairway features movie posters from classic movies. It also has numerous murals throughout and checkered floor tiles, which were popular during the bygone era.
The homes all feature 17-inch thick walls to keep it cool from the heat outside. The property has over 100 palm trees and many 80-year old Cypress trees. The Kramer’s kept the landscaping meticulously maintained and the property features meandering trails throughout the property. No home would be complete without the numerous outdoor areas for dining and entertaining well-heeled guests.
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
Combine all that with a love of writing and Homestratsophere.com was born. He balances his working time between running his interior design company, working on his off-the-grid cabin and publishing homestratosphere.com.
