100 Year Old Stone House -Araby Cove -Located in Palm Springs, CA

This iconic desert retreat is nestled higher up in the Araby cove and was originally knows as the Giannini residence, the original owners and founders of Bank of America. Araby cove is one of the first and oldest subdivisions in South Palm Springs. The home was constructed with board formed, poured in place concrete and finally cute locally quarried stone over the concrete walls which is reminiscent of the construction of the 1880’s-1930’s. The home has a bank vault in the basement which would make an excellent wine cellar since the ambient air temperature is virtually unchanged year round. A large Albert Frey deck serves as the roof of the carport and a large party or star gazing platform.  Enter the main part of the thru the original French doors and you greeted with the original and large rock fireplace.  The home features a nice floor plan with the primary suite and one guest bedroom on one side and the other two guest bedrooms serviced by Jack and Jill bath on the other side.  The kitchen is updated and has a large bar, breakfast nook and butlers pantry.  The formal dining room has a wine storage area and additional bath to service your guests and the main entertaining area.  Meander outside to the back patio and your invited out to the kidney shaped pool and some serious Mountain View’s.  The front of the home features a large grass lawn, mature landscaping and a view all the way across down town Palm Spings.