Inside Kirk Douglas’s House in Palm Springs
While this midcentury-modern estate in Palm Springs, California, might be most famous for its former owner, Oscar-winning actor Kirk Douglas—his family lived here for over 42 years—it has another star connection: The property backs up to Leonardo DiCaprio’s house. Beyond the glass-walled façade of the 1954 Donald Wexler–designed home, there’s an open living/dining room with beamed ceilings, a fireplace, and a wet bar; a spacious kitchen with a breakfast bar; and five en suite bedrooms. One of the house’s main attractions is its tennis court and pavilion, which was built in 1976 and is lined with vintage Douglas movie posters. Additionally, the manicured grounds feature a large pool and terrace with the mountains as a backdrop.
Stats
5 Bedrooms
8 Baths
4,000 sq. ft.
$3.5 million
Contact: Bennion Deville Homes, 760-325-7827; bdhomes.com
Photo: Lance Gerber1/8The lush, manicured setting for the midcentury-modern home.
Photo: Lance Gerber2/8The open layout is accented by a beamed ceiling.
Photo: Lance Gerber3/8A view of the kitchen.
Photo: Lance Gerber4/8The dining room area.
Photo: Lance Gerber5/8Spectacular mountain vistas are everywhere you look.
Photo: Lance Gerber6/8The tennis pavilion features vintage Kirk Douglas movie posters.
Photo: Lance Gerber7/8The tennis court—and its beautiful view.
Photo: Lance Gerber8/8An aerial snapshot showcases the landscape.
