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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

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1930

Lot Size 0.520 Acres

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 332 - Central Palm Springs

Zoning R1A

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Storage, Bar, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Zoned

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Outside

Inclusions All attached appliances

Furnishings Unfurnished

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Brick Driveway

Parking Features Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Private

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Fence Stucco Wall

Pool Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private, Tile

Community Features Gated

View Y/N Yes

View Mountain(s), Pool

Roof Type Tile

Porch Brick, Covered, Open, Patio, Rooftop

Total Parking Spaces 2

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard

Faces South

Story 1

Entry Level One

Foundation Slab

Sewer Sewer Tap Paid

Architectural Style Spanish

Level or Stories One

New Construction No

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 505323001

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Security Gate,Gated Community,Smoke Detector(s)

Special Listing Condition Standard

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