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Estate graced with ‘old Hollywood glamour’ lists in California. Take a look

A unique-looking home has landed on the real estate market in Palm Springs, California, and its backstory is just as elegant as its appearance.

Listed for $2.449 million, both the house, its former occupant and designer helped make it pretty famous, its listing on Compass says.

“Welcome to 1075 S. Manzanita, a singular architectural statement that captures the spirit of 1960s innovation and Old Hollywood glamour,” a June 4 news release says.

“Originally designed in 1964 by Charles W. Doty, this curvilinear residence is a sculptural ode to the era’s finest modernist ideals. Its iconic circular form and orbit-like layout evoke comparisons to Oscar Niemeyer’s Casa das Canoas and John Lautner’s Elrod House and Hope Residence, a symphony of movement, geometry, and expressive design.”

It only makes sense that someone as glamorous as the home once owned it. Turns out, it was formally owned by Academy Award-winning actor Loretta Young, a starlet who starred in movies like “The Farmer’s Daughter” and “Call of the Wild,” and who then made a smash in the TV world with “The Loretta Young Show.” Her career spanned over four decades.

The home’s features include an extraordinary circular living room with 14-foot origami-inspired ceilings, wraparound glass walls, and a suspended fireplace, with views of the San Jacinto Mountains.
The home’s features include an extraordinary circular living room with 14-foot origami-inspired ceilings, wraparound glass walls, and a suspended fireplace, with views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Max Sock/Envision Media

“This is the former home of Hollywood Legend Loretta Young. The home itself features a circular design, mountain views through large glass windows, and mid-century modern charm with a saltwater pool,” listing agent Alex Lombardo said in the release provided to McClatchy News.

Both the exterior and interior are nothing short of awe-inspiring with its high ceilings and old school chicness.

The Palm Springs home is three bedrooms, four bathrooms and 3,500 square feet.
The Palm Springs home is three bedrooms, four bathrooms and 3,500 square feet. Max Sock/Envision Media

Features in and around the three-bedroom, four-bathroom residence, per the listing and release, include:

  • Terrazzo flooring

  • “Origami-inspired ceilings”

  • Circular living room

  • Glass walls

  • Private lodge

  • Wine cooler

  • Cocktail terrace and bar

  • “Fleetwood disappearing doors”

  • Gardens

  • Waterfall

  • Pond

  • “Open-air shower”

  • Junior en-suite

  • Studio with private entrance

  • Salt water pool

  • Two-car garage

A unique-looking home has landed on the real estate market in Palm Springs, California, listed for $2.449 million.
A unique-looking home has landed on the real estate market in Palm Springs, California, listed for $2.449 million. Max Sock/Envision Media

“Manzanita is more than a home, it’s a museum-quality architectural heirloom, rich in Hollywood history, sculptural poetry, and Mid-Century Modern refinement,” the release says.

A singular architectural statement originally designed in 1964 by Charles W. Doty, and formerly owned by Hollywood legend Loretta Young, is for sale.
A singular architectural statement originally designed in 1964 by Charles W. Doty, and formerly owned by Hollywood legend Loretta Young, is for sale. Max Sock/Envision Media
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This story was originally published June 5, 2025 at 6:39 AM with the headline "Estate graced with ‘old Hollywood glamour’ lists in California. Take a look."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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