Tom Bashe is an associate broker at Coldwell Banker Residential, a full service Real Estate Brokerage specializing in Residential Real Estate Sales in Southern California. He began his career in real estate prior to graduating high school and was a licensed real estate agent before he received his high school diploma. In 2006, at the ripe old age of 21, Tom became one of the youngest Real Estate Brokers in the industry. In the 11 years since, his team has successfully sold hundreds of properties ranging in price from just over $50,000 to just under $5,000,000. He specializes in selling Single Family dwellings, condos, townhomes, multifamily dwellings, land and estates.
The latest project from Thomboy epitomizes the sunlight washed Palm Springs mid-century modern experience. Sited with south facing back yard in Vista Las Palmas and offering panoramic south and west views of the mountains, this renovation touched every system and surface while honoring the architectural integrity of the home. Designed by William Krisel and built by the Alexander construction company, the delicate roofline and clerestory windows are a nod to the history of modern architecture while the interiors offer modern day luxurious comforts for today's living. You will appreciate the unique choices made throughout the home which offers something a little different than the norm. The outside area is the ultimate place to entertain with pool, spa and built in BBQ with fridge perfect for hosting intimate gatherings or simply floating around the pool and taking in the views. This project is the ultimate Palm Springs lifestyle with an amazing attention to detail.
This butterfly roof line Alexander Co. home is on a south facing lot, in Vista Las Palmas, with views that come right inside through clerestory windows. All tile floors throughout. 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms in the main home (1 Lg. bedroom has skylight & is used as a home office now) and there is a guest suite/artist's studio with separate laundry room & 3/4 bath easily converted back to a garage. The over-sized living room has high ceilings, a new fireplace, built-ins, a wet bar & dual-pane sliding glass doors opening to the south facing lawn, pool & mountain views. The kitchen is large, bright & thoughtfully updated with loads of drawers, skylight & walk-in pantry. Original poured Terrazzo makes up the patios & surrounds the entire pool area. This classic Mid-Century Modern home has a unique Fossil Stone used on the front elevation & around the pool on 2 sides which make up elevated planters & seating. PERFECT Mid-Century Desert Living!
Known worldwide as Look Magazine's House of Tomorrow and designed by William Krisel, this avant-garde and futuristic residence was constructed by Bob Alexander of the Alexander Construction Company in 1960 as his personal residence. Also dubbed as the Elvis Presley Honeymoon Hideaway, this architecturally significant home with 4 intersecting pod wings is sited on a large private lot with west facing Mt. San Jacinto views and features soaring ceilings, abundant clerestory windows, built ins and generous use of stone and rock, established landscaping, fountains & a large swimmer's pool. A sweeping staircase takes you to a second floor circular Master en-suite. This one of a kind home offers endless potential as a primary residence or vacation rental. Prime Vista Las Palmas location and is easily accessible to Palm Springs Airport, the I-10, and walkable to the Uptown Design District offering chic retail, eateries $ art galleries. Adjoining Lot's available separately.
The best of Vista Las Palmas with this carefully restored iconic home. Designed by Charles Dubois AIA , this Alexander home is on an oversized lot with towering mountain views from the front bedrooms and raised pads in the pool yard. Done TOP TO BOTTOM epitomizing mid-century design with the organic feel of pure ZEN. This model features one of the largest kitchens in the community. A few top features include; Quartzite flooring all the way out & around pool, high beamed tongue/groove ceilings, soaring white stone fireplace in living room, walls of glass direct your eye from the double door entry to the sparkling salt water pool, spill-over spa & dramatic water wall feature. Deluxe carpet in all bedrooms. Every inch has had a complete makeover! The kitchen is OPEN with loads of custom cabinetry, SS appliances & pure white Quartz counters. Milgard Low E windows, sliders, 2 new 16Seer AC & new pool pump=energy efficient. Resort back yard offers dramatic mountain views. Spectacular!
This 1959 Alexander-built home + guest house is sited on an elevated lot providing privacy & uninterrupted views of the mystical San Jacinto Mountains to the south & west. Located in the ultra-desirable Vista Las Palmas neighborhood the home had a stunning update in 2015 & more than a dozen enhancements since, attesting to its well-maintained & move-in ready condition. The all Viking appliance kitchen is open to the vaulted living/dining room which in turn opens through walls of glass to the south-facing yard & new Pebble finished pool. In addition to views that are both roof-top & wire free, the yard features an architectural BBQ/dining island which also incorporates a fire feature. The master suite has a romantic side patio with fireplace & outdoor shower and tub. The 2nd bedroom enjoys a walled patio complete with a fire feature & outdoor shower. A 3rd bedroom & 1 br/1 ba guest house allows for all your guests. Owned solar, 2 car garage & dual laundry hookups make this perfect!
Captivating mountain views surround this immaculate mid-century home in Vista Las Palmas. The inviting open floor plan features a breakfast area with mountain views, living room with gas fireplace and vaulted beamed ceiling, formal dining with kitchen pass-through and a generous kitchen with white cabinet, granite counters, gas cooking, double oven and oodles of counter space. French doors from living, dining, master, and casita lead to the very private and lush backyard with covered outdoor dining, pool, spa, fire-pit and spectacular mountain views. There are 4 en-suite bedrooms and a powder room. The 4th bedroom is the casita with a separate entrance. You will fall in love with this Palm Springs oasis.
The community of Vista Las Palmas was established in the 1950’s and was instantly popular due to its location west of what today is known as Old Las Palmas. This classic neighborhood attracted celebrities who were looking for a desert retreat in the 1950’s and 1960’s.
Vista Las Palmas was once the destination of starts like Marilyn Monroe, Debbie Reynolds, George Hamilton, Dinah Shore, Peter Lawford, and many others. It was also a favorite of the Rat Pack; Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra. And it was here that Elvis and Priscilla spent their honeymoon. This community still has its celebrities like Ruta Lee, Carney Wilson, and Trini Lopez as well as many professionals from Los Angeles and Northern California. Many residents are young gay and straight couples with children.
Vista Las Palmas has around 375 homes and most of them were developed by George and Robert Alexander. The neighborhood has been in the process of revitalization since the late 1990’s. Some homes have been restored to their original states while others have been modernized to keep up with the times.
Today the community is a symbol of mid-century modern design. Amenities for these homes may include stone floors, vaulted ceilings, stainless steel appliances, and spacious closets in the master suites. The back yards are wonderful for entertaining with beautifully landscaped scenery. The public school system has assigned facilities like Katherine Finchy Elementary, Raymond Cree Middle, and Palm Springs High School.
Palm Spring has much to offer like the main shopping district along Palm Canyon Drive with its posh boutiques, design shops, and exquisite restaurants. And there are many outdoor recreational activities in Coachella Valley which offers horseback riding, hiking, and biking. The valley also has more golf courses than any other California region. The 100th course was opened in 2001.
980 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262-0119
(760) 416-6000
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