bedrooms
3
bathrooms
3
square feet
3,472
Acreage
0.0
Open Houses
-
year built
1967
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
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. If architectural significance, privacy and security, sumptuous lifestyle and superlative location are your desires, you must see and experience for yourself The Dillman House in illustrious Rancho Mirage.
Location | |
Subdivision | Thunderbird Heights |
County | Riverside |
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Middle School | - |
High School | - |
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MLS number: 219123787
Listing agent:
Corinne Zajac
Listing broker:
Equity Union Real Estate
(818) 631-1660
Copyright © 2025 California Desert Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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