40471 Sand Dune Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
What This House Offers
The Ford Estate, former residence of President Gerry and Betty Ford, is one of the most important pieces of architecture in Rancho Mirage. The 7000 sq ft house sits on Hole 13 of prestigious Thunderbird Colf Course. Designed by famed architect, Welton Becket, this estate has an 1100 sq ft primary bedroom/bathroom and 4 luxurious en suite guestrooms. There is a fully private pool & cabala with an incredible lounge area complete with firepit and expansive golf course views. The property was fully renovated/restored by world class architects Marmol Radziner (Neutra Kaufman House, John Lautner Garcia House) with interiors by Darren Brown. On a gated street with close proximity to the exclusive country clubs of Rancho Mirage, Big Horn etc. Minutes from historical downtown Palm Springs and high end shopping/restaurants of El Paseo in Palm Desert. Seasonal availability
Unit
12 Month Lease
Home Features
- Breakfast Nook
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- Furnished
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Views
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Garages
- Gated
40471 Sand Dune Rd is a single-family home for rent in Rancho Mirage, CA
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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Garage
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Home Details
Views
- Golf Course
- Mountain
Home Design
- Built in 1979 | Remodeled
- Single Family Detached Home
Interior Spaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Furnished
- Den
- Formal Dining Room
- 6347 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
- Powder Room
- 5 Bedrooms | 9 Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Home Security
- Alarm System
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Heated Spa
Lot Details
- 1.37 Acre Lot
- Gated Home
- West Facing Home
- Property is zoned ESF
Additional Homes
- Attached Guest House
Utilities
- Air Conditioning
- Central Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $45,000
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Assessor Parcel Number 684-020-043
- Tenant pays for janitorial service
- Rent includes electricity, gas, water, pool, gardener, cable TV, trash collection
Community Details
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Security
- Gated Community
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About the Listing Agent
A seasoned real estate professional with more than 30 years of experience, Jeff Kohl is consistently recognized among the top-tier real estate agents on L.A.’s Westside. With an extensive portfolio of properties in Southern California, Jeff splits his time between the Beverly Hills and Palm Springs/Palm Desert offices as The Agency’s Director of Architectural Properties Los Angeles and Desert Communities. Born and raised in the beautiful town of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Jeff attended the University of Wisconsin and received a BBA in Marketing in 1987. Soon after graduating, he moved to Los Angeles and worked with Ralph Lauren at the then-new Beverly Hills store. In 1988, Jeff moved to talent management company Gallin Morey, where he worked with household name talent before transitioning to a career in real estate in 1990 at the prestigious Jon Douglas Beverly Hills office. Throughout his career, Jeff has worked with an extensive list of high-profile clients, providing highly personalized attention to each and every client. His real estate expertise and knack for representing the most beautiful homes in Southern California make him the ideal agent to serve his clients needs through every step of the transaction process. When not touring real estate, Jeff enjoys travel, art, and architecture and is an avid sports-minded individual.
Area Scores
Walkability
Somewhat walkable
Driveability
Very drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
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Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Airport
19 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
John Adams Early Childhood Learning Center
Grades K-5
Public
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Desert Adventist Academy
Grades K-8
Private
Imagine Schools, Riverside County
Grades K-8
Public
Palm Desert High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Rancho Mirage High
Grades 9-12
Public
Palm Valley School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Coll. of the Desert | Drive: 8 min (3.9 mi) |
| Coll. of the Desert, East Val | Drive: 19 min (12.2 mi) |
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Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 40471 Sand Dune Rd are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 3.4 miles, including Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert.
Airports
Living in Thunderbird provides easy access to Palm Springs International, located just 17 minutes from 40471 Sand Dune Rd.
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