My favorite property in Palm Springs remains The Willows, an eight-room mansion built in 1925 into the side of a mountain, a five-minute walk from the heart of downtown. Cloistered behind mature tropical gardens, this elegant Mediterranean Revival estate can barely be seen from the dead-end street leading to it, affording an unexpected level of privacy in so central a location. The property lacks a spa, fitness center or full-time restaurant, but those willing to forgo these amenities in exchange for an atmosphere of gracious tranquility will find no equal in Palm Springs.
The Willows, Palm Springs
Photos © Andrew Harper
As featured in the June 2013 Hideaway Report
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