81345 Avenue 54 Ave, La Quinta, CA 92253 (MLS # 25495789)

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PRICE $29,950,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 13
BATHS 11.5
HOME SIZE 10,685 sqft
LOT SIZE 40.00 ac

The "Gem of the Desert", set on 40 acres in the heart of La Quinta, surrounded by picturesque mountains and endless views lies the legendary, Merv Griffin Estate. Trailblazing interior designer Waldo Fernandez masterfully showcases a seamless blend of Moroccan elegance with modern California influences. With a vision imagined by the legendary television entrepreneur Merv Griffin, this is a rare opportunity to own an iconic estate, with multiple residential structures totaling 13 beds and 12 baths. This expansive property is a true compound, featuring 7 distinct structures, the crown jewel of which is the magnificent 5,409-SF main residence. A majestic mountain backdrop frames the estate, providing panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape, including the tranquil 2.5 acre lake and sprawling orchard. The property is home to world-class equestrian facilities including a 16-stall barn and thoroughbred horse racing track. Experience self-sufficiency with a highly productive potable well (water rights owned) that services all water needs across the property. Located across the street from the prestigious Madison Club and Empire Polo Fields, with close proximity to world class dining and shopping, just two hours from Los Angeles in one of the deserts most prestigious settings.

DAYS ON MARKET 150 LAST UPDATED 2/15/2025
TRACT Not in a Development YEAR BUILT 1986
COMMUNITY 313 - La Quinta South of HWY 111 GARAGE SPACES 6.0
COUNTY Riverside STATUS Active
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA 313 - La Quinta South of HWY 111
EXTERIOR Barbecue
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Central
INTERIOR Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 40 acre(s)
PARKING Driveway
POOL DESCRIPTION In Ground
STORIES 1
STYLE SeeRemarks
SUBDIVISION Not in a Development
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic
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