4649 9th St, Riverside, CA 92501

Property Description

One of a kind "Hollywood Regency Style" home designed by L.A. Architect Charles Matcham (L.A. Opera House, J.W. Robinson's Store- Beverly Hills and Olympic Theater are commissions of note) for Mr. and Mrs. Philip Boyd (First Mayor of Palm Springs, CA 1938-1942) with the utmost attention to design and material considered, this gracious residence affords a truly rare opportunity to experience mid-century ingenuity and craftsmanship at it's finest. With grand spaces designed to offer the flexible utility to adapt to any lifestyle, be it grand entertaining for large parties or a cozy family residence, this home's warmth and security are felt throughout! Entering from the porte-cochere and the main entrance you first experience the music hall with it's elliptical domed ceiling creating amazing acoustical effects for private concerts. Beyond is the Grand Room with it's marble fireplace, nearly floor to ceiling wall to wall bow-front window. The ingenious formal dining room with it's secret service passage back to the kitchen and cherry paneled library flank either side of the main living space. The Master bedroom suite with dual bathroom and dual walk-in-closets and sitting room is an idyllic retreat separate from the other bedrooms on the floor below.