Pending
40780 Thunderbird RD
Rancho Mirage CA, 92270
$3,800,000
$1,094.47 per sqft
Pending
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,472 sqft
Residential
Built in 1967
The very pinnacle of midcentury style, a desert retreat created by a renowned architect for a movie star and his cover-girl wife in 1964, there is simply no other home like The Dillman House. Situated on a coveted lot high up in sought-after, privacy-gated Thunderbird Heights, no other midcentury house of this integrity exists today, one that reflects such a golden moment in Hollywood history.The minimalist, L shaped design perfectly maintains its architecturally significant origins, has qualified for Mills Act designation and preserves its legacy for generations to come. Seemingly endless walls of glass flawlessly integrate outdoor living areas into the indoors, deep overhangs and use of natural materials; Italian marble pavers outdoors blend seamlessly into the polished indoor marble. Uninterrupted desert and mountain views from almost every room are the icing on the cake.The current owners have preserved and enhanced every aspect of Bradford Dillman and Suzy Parker's desert escape, maintaining architect Christer Barlund's vision while accommodating today's desire for energy efficiency (34 owned solar panels). Complete privacy is ensured by unique design, and effortless entertaining is assured via the sunken conversation pit, expansive bar and terrarium garden.Commanding a prime, hillside lot in one of the desert's pre-eminent neighborhoods, the residences of Thunderbird Heights have been frequented by every president from Eisenhower to Obama.
219123787DA
MLSⓇ ID
January 29, 2025
Listed
February 22, 2025
Updated
Interior Features
Total Stories
1
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Three-Quarter Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
Built-Ins, Dry Bar, High Ceilings (9 Feet)
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hood Fan, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Description
Laundry Area
Floor Description
Carpet, Marble
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
See Through Dining, Living Room, Patio
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Air Conditioning, Central
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.48 Acres
Roof
Flat, Foam
Sewer
Septic Tank
Patio And Porch
Awning
Security
24 Hour, Gated
Window
Window Blinds
Other Property Details
Area Name
Rancho Mirage
Days on Market
23
Association Fee
$8,063
Association Fee Frequency
Yearly
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking
Attached, Circular Driveway, Door Opener, Driveway, Garage Is Attached, On street
Parking Total
4
View
Yes
View Description
Mountains, Panoramic, Pool
County
Riverside
Water Source
Water District
Pool
Yes
Pool Features
Heated, In Ground, Private, Salt/Saline
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
2/21/2025 | Pending | — |
2/7/2025 | Under contract | — |
Listed by Corinne Zajac with Equity Union
Listing Contact: (760) 902-0239
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