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Bing Crosby’s The old house in the California desert is officially on the market.
The Palm Desert estate in the Coachella Valley sits on two and a half acres of land in the exclusive Ironwood Country Club community and boasts many sought-after amenities as well as decades of Hollywood history.
Originally built in 1955, the home was last purchased in 2012 for $3 million by healthcare executive Randall Burt and his attorney wife, Julia. According to the listing, the couple completely renovated the house.
Spread over a main house and three guest houses, the property has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms in 6,100 square feet. The home is currently on the market for $13.5 million, listed by Susan Canavan and Deirdre Coit of Canavan Coit & Associates in Compass.
Bing Crosby’s former California desert home is listed for $13.5 million. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group | Donaldson Collection/Getty Images/Fox News)
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according to The Wall Street Journalthe Burts are selling the Spanish ranch-style home because of their desire to downsize.
Following a long gated palm-lined driveway is the large curved glass front door, which is found after a tiled path under wooden beams.
Following a long gated driveway is the front door of the house. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
Once inside the main house, guests are immediately greeted with the hosts of the house open planwith the kitchen on one side and the living room on the other.
To the right is the home’s living room, which has brown tile floors and a flat-screen TV set above a wood-burning fireplace. The room also features a wall of windows and glass doors, which not only bring in natural light but also overlook the backyard.
The living room has a wood burning fireplace and access to the backyard. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
The dining room has a table big enough for eight people. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
To the left of the foyer is the home’s formal dining area and kitchen, with both bedrooms featuring the same tan tiled floor as the living room. The dining room has enough space for a table for eight people, which is currently housed under two unique light fixtures.
Just steps from the dining room is the spacious kitchen, which includes two eating islands, as well as quartz countertops and light fixtures that hang from the beamed ceiling.
The kitchen has two eating islands and many enviable appliances. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
In addition, the room also has many household applianceswhich includes an ice maker, gas range, microwave and self-cleaning oven, and has plenty of storage and counter space.
The main house also includes a bar area, which includes a second seating area with a flat screen TV, as well as a wine cellar.
The house also has a bar area, with additional seating. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
The master bedroom has hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace, and a ceiling fan. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
Elsewhere in the home is the spacious master bedroom, which not only has direct access to the outdoor spa area, but also features dark hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, and a wood-burning fireplace.
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Attached to the master bedroom is the luxurious en-suite bathroom, which includes a large walk-in shower as well as a bathtub, a small flat-screen TV, tiled floors with a fun print, and ample storage. area for towels and toiletries. The bathroom also has its own private access to the backyard.
The private bathroom has a stand-up shower, a bathtub and access to the backyard. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
The main house also includes a guest bedroom.
Also on the property are three guest cottages, each with a front patio overlooking not only the beautiful estate, but also the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountain ranges.
The estate has three houses, each with a front porch. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
The backyard includes an outdoor living and dining area. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
When it comes to outdoor living space in the home, there is one fireplace and a TV, and a few steps away is the outdoor dining room with a large table.
One of the highlights of the house is the beautiful rear garden, which features palm trees in all directions, a large open lawn area and a large swimming pool with an attached hot tub. The pool area is surrounded by sun loungers.
One of the highlights of the house is the large backyard, with a large lawn area and a swimming pool. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
The site also houses a tennis and pétanque court. (Chris Miller One Point Media Group/Fox News)
In addition, the grounds are also home to a tennis and pétanque court, making it the perfect place to entertain guests.
