Rancho Mirage Luxury Estate: 14 Strauss Terrace

• published: 04 Mar 2015
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"Casa Bella" - A Majestic Mediterranean Estate that is one of the most exquisite and expensive Single Family Residences built in the history of Rancho Mirage. Located on prestigious Clancy Lane in the exclusive guard-gated community of The Renaissance, this extraordinary Estate is a sensational work of art offering the highest quality construction and superlative custom finishes. Built in 2012 by world-class builder Al Durrett and designed by world-renowned architect Juan Carlos Ochoa, no detail was overlooked in the creation of this masterpiece. Each room is unique and features its own special design and custom appointments. Consisting of approximately 15,300 sq.ft. of living space, the home is situated on approximately 1.3 acres of immaculate grounds. Walls of French doors and windows in every room open to seamlessly integrate interior and exterior spaces and offer the ultimate California lifestyle with tremendous space for entertaining in grand style. Enter the estate through double gates to the motorcourt with center fountain. Grand glass and iron front doors lead into the formal foyer and beyond to the living room with magnificent stone fireplace and full bar. Additional public rooms include the beautiful rotunda dining room with stunning wood-paneled and hand-painted domed ceiling, gorgeous library with fireplace, game room with bar, fabulous movie theater, wine cellar and wine room, and spacious gourmet kitchen complete with generous counter space and cabinetry, professional appliances, breakfast room, and adjoining interior and exterior family rooms with fireplaces. The master bedroom suite is a private retreat and much like a separate residence featuring a living room with fireplace and separate sitting room with fireplace, huge his and hers walk-in closets, and opulent his and her bathrooms, her bathroom including a fireplace and incredible bathtub, his bathroom including a barber chair and amazing mosaic tiled shower. Additional bedrooms consist of 2 family or guest bedroom suites with shared living room in the main house, and a 2 en-suite bedroom guest house with private living room with fireplace, dining area, and full kitchen. The home also features two offices, one next to the master bedroom, and the second is on its own upper level and takes up the entire floor including a balcony overlooking the whole property, conference area, living room with fireplace, and powder room. The impressive grounds offer an unparalleled resort-like setting complete with spacious loggias throughout the entire property, impeccable landscaping, outdoor gourmet kitchen with barbeque, fireplace and firepit, free-form blue mosaic tile pool, walkways and bridges crossing water features, amphitheater with generous seating for hosting large events, and fabulous 9-hole putting green. This remarkable estate represents a rare opportunity to own an oasis in the heart of prestigious Rancho Mirage unmatched in its sumptuous details, incredible scale, magnificent grounds, and timeless elegance. Shot and produced by Interior Pixels Listed by Jade Mills, Elizabeth Arcaro and Rick Ursem Photo by Chris Miller