"The Midcentury Modern-style home, designed by noted modernist architect Donald Wexler, was built in 1954. The original owner was Robert Howard, the son of Charles Howard, owner of the championship Thoroughbred racehorse Seabiscuit, and his wife, silver screen actress Andrea Leeds."
"Set behind stone walls and gates, the 4,000-square-foot house retains its original vibe. A flagstone and pecky cypress foyer, beamed ceilings and walls of floor-to-ceiling glass give the post-and-beam a vintage look."
"Two master bedrooms include "Kirk's Suite," with three closets and walls done in denim blue, and "Anne's Suite," which has a row of built-ins and a full wall of mirrored closets. Both suites open to rear patios overlooking the grounds."
"A patio with an outdoor fireplace, K-shaped saltwater swimming pool and a tennis court fills the three-quarter-acre setting. A tennis pavilion decorated with vintage Kirk Douglas movie posters sits between the court and the pool."
The historic Palm Springs property was originally built in 1954 for Robert Howard, son of Seabiscuit owner Charles Howard. Kirk Douglas purchased it in the late 1950s as a family retreat and sold it in 1999 for $1.3 million. The 4,000-square-foot home features original Midcentury Modern design elements including flagstone foyer, beamed ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls. The residence includes five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and two master suites named after Kirk and Anne Douglas. Amenities encompass a saltwater pool, tennis court, outdoor fireplace, and tennis pavilion decorated with Kirk Douglas movie posters. The property sits on three-quarter acres behind stone walls and gates.
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