1520 E Tachevah DR, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

Bel Vista House #2, by architect Albert Frey. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a locally designated Class 1 Historic Site, the property has Mills Act and benefits from substantially reduced property taxes. It is on fee land you own (no lease). During the restoration, the home received a new pool & spa, new electrical panel, new foam roof, new HVAC system, new hot water heater, new sprinkler system and was painted. Set above the street in a mature grove of citrus and native plants, the large 9,148sf corner lot in central Palm Springs has stunning, unobstructed mountain views. The beautifully restored property is a timeless representation of Frey's original Bel Vista home - as Frey intended. Published numerous times and listed as one of the 100 important architectural sites in Palm Springs, Bel Vista is one of the first modern housing developments in the country, the earliest in California, and the only built tract of housing designed by Frey. Its International Style evokes his early aesthetic. Simple, clean, unchanged lines reflect its authenticity. In addition to its historic pedigree, the renovated modern kitchen has restored original cabinetry with new custom tile work, a renovated bathroom done with beautiful period detail, a copper water line from meter and a newer main sewer line. Its original color palette is a joyful representation of Albert Frey. Based on a design Frey first created in 1934, it is ahead of its time in many ways including an abundance of glass exterior doors and lots of closets. The unique design promotes circulation, bathes the interior spaces with natural light, and presents a bold contrast to postwar housing norms. It is a celebration of Frey's indoor/outdoor style. Outside, the original curved block wall off the large laundry room preserves an original juxtaposing curvilinear element omnipresent in his work. A new Frey-inspired corrugated metal fence complements an original one and surrounds the large yard and brings privacy to its abundant outside spaces. Amazing mountain views, mature pine, palm and fruit trees, abundant seasonal wildflowers, regulation horseshoe pit, large covered patio / carport, fire pit and large lawn area make it great for events and entertaining. One of Palm Springs' most important architects, don't miss a rare opportunity to own one of the few authentic and intact examples of a single family Albert Frey home just blocks from downtown, a large park, stores and restaurants.