Drafted copy for brochure announcing the $11 million estate of Palm Springs philanthropist Jim Houston being placed on the market.

1. For more information on this remarkable and
matchless opportunity to purchase one of the
most refined and exquisite residences to be
offered in the Coachella Valley, contact Scott
Histed at scott_histed@msn.com or 760-218-1751.
345 Via Las Palmas, Palm Springs
BRE #01031722

2. This Old Las Palmas estate took numerous skilled
craftsmen three years to construct, utilizing
only the finest materials imported from a variety
of countries. A remarkable venue for entertaining,
the home’s pristine grounds have been the site of
countless charity events and celebrations.
Houston South, as it is known locally, is an
extraordinary estate in the celebrity laden old
las palmas neighborhood. The 11,080 square foot
mansion is sited on 1.5 acres of meticulously
groomed and lushly landscaped grounds.
Completely walled/gated and secured by an
elaborate state of the art security system.

3. Completed in 2003, the residence offers soaring
ceilings, custom wood and steel cabinetry, paneled
walls and doors, and pocketed high-end sliders
to bring the outdoors inside. The lavish Master
suite with sitting room/office offers dual baths,
walk in closets, and fully automated dry cleaner-
style conveyor systems.
Numerous exterior private courtyards adjoin the
bedrooms and baths, and a private resort quality
swimmer’s pool and spa well located to the Master
suite. Mature landscaping includes many palm
trees and other specimen plantings.

5. The property also includes warehouse-style
storage rooms, a climate controlled wine room,
fully automated fountains and water features,
separate maid’s quarters and a detached gardeners’
building, two one-bedroom guest houses, and a
fully finished four-car air conditioned garage
accessed by a gated and protected motor court.

6. - CRESTON AUTOMATION SYSTEM -
CONTROLS SECURITY, GATES, HVAC, & LIGHTING
- TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED
WINE STORAGE ROOM
- WAREHOUSE-STYLE STORAGE ROOM
WITH COMMERCIAL RACKS AND OUTDOOR ACCESS
- MASTER CLOSETS WITH NUMEROUS BUILT INS
& LAUNDRY CONVEYOR SYSTEM
- STATE OF THE ART SECURITY SYSTEM
- 2 ONE BEDROOM GUEST HOUSES
- OUTDOOR BAR PAVILLION
- CUSTOM CRAFTED WOOD CEILINGS/SOFFITS
- COPPER CLAD FASCIA
- CUSTOM LIGHTING INDOORS AND OUTDOORS
- KOI POND SURROUNDED BY TAIHU ROCKS
IMPORTED FROM LAKE TAI, CHINA
- NEWLY INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
- CUSTOM BRONZE STEEL DOORS/WINDOWS
- EMERGENCY WATER AND FUEL STORAGE TANKS
- HOTEL-QUALITY POWER GENERATOR
- GARDENER’S BUILDING
- MAIDS KITCHEN & BATHS
- CARETAKER’S UNIT
- OUTDOOR BATHROOMS
- SELF-SENSING GATES AND GARAGE DOORS
- CUSTOM CARPETS
- BIRD’S EYE MAPLE WOODWORK/CABINETRY
- ELECTRONICS ROOM
- BUILT IN MEGA GALLON AQUARIUM
- FULL-HEIGHT CUSTOM INTERIOR DOORS
- CUSTOM MASONRY AND FLAT WORK
- OUTDOOR GRILLING STATION
Location-345 N. Via Las Palmas, Palm Springs
Style-Contemporary Asking price-$11,000,000
Year built-2003 Square footage-11,080
Lot-1.5 acres Bedrooms-5 plus 2 one-bedroom
guest homes Baths-14 Garage-4-car
air conditioned plus off-street staff parking
Neighborhood-Old Las Palmas