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Elvis Presley’s Honeymoon Hideaway Is Up For $6.93 Million

Elvis Presley’s Honeymoon Hideaway Is Up For $6.93 Million

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Anything associated to the King of Rock and Roll is bound to attract attention, even today. Elvis Presley’s honeymoon retreat is up for sale with a drop in asking price. The mid-century Modern home in Palm Springs that was once leased to Elvis Presley is now available for just a bit less than $7 million (to be precise $6.93 million). Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_1The Alexander Estate aka The House of Tomorrow was leased by Presley starting in 1966 for $21,000.Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_2Elvis and Priscilla Presley lived here in 1966 and 1967 and Honeymooned here on May 1,1967 after their wedding.Their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley was born exactly nine months later, on February 1, 1968.Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_3Also open for tours and events, the glass-and-stone home was constructed by custom builder Robert Alexander and consists of four circle-shaped living spaces set on three levels.Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_4Circling around the circular theme, architect William Krisel used curved walls of stone, a round kitchen island and a circular fireplace in the center of the living room to further emphasize the distinctive shape.Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_5The 4,695-square-foot house includes dining and living rooms, a bar, a breakfast bar, four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Nestled on 1.25 acres, the property is also home to a swimming pool, a tennis court and a fruit orchard. It also offers views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and Coachella Valley and comes with priceless history associated to it.Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_6Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_7Two TV movies, “Elvis & Me” (1988) and “Elvis by the Presleys” (2005), were filmed at this standout property in one of the best addresses in California..Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_8Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_10Gregory Bega of Sotheby’s International Realty, Eric Meeks of HomeSmart Professionals and Marykay Nibley of Rodeo Realty are the listing agents.Elvis_Presley_honeymoon_retreat_Palm_Springs_9Los Angeles Times