8 Homes with a Personal Backyard Paradise

This Mid-Century Architectural gem is set on more than an acre of prime,end-of-cul-de-sac land in Annandale Estates. Designed by famed Pasadena/San Marino architect E. A. Daniell, this home has since expanded to include a resort-style pool and spa and an expansive primary suite.

Size: 3,821 sf

Price: $4,495,000

Listing details: The gated drive welcomes you to a two-car garage and courtyard. A rare luxury, every single bedroom opens to a balcony or patio. The terraced yard provides flexibility for sizable parties as well as day-to-day relaxation. Nestled in near-total seclusion yet only minutes from freeways and local hot spots, this home is a rare offering of location, lifestyle and architectural pedigree.

Contact: Greg Holcomb & Tim Durkovic, Holcomb Durkovic, +1 310-435-3711, 310.738.8098

Highly upgraded and customized . 4 bed 3 ba 2,457 sq ft main house and a 1 bed 1 ba 714 sq ft Guest House. – Front Yard and Backyard Landscape and hardscape upgrades could be worth $300 k alone! -Custom kitchen cabinets with natural stone Quartzite counter tops, top of the line stove, microwave, beautifully decorated farm style sink,and ample cabinets for kitchen supplies/food

Size: 3,170 sf

Price: $1,320,000

Listing details: Kitchen sink faces your beautiful backyard view – built in Sub Zero fridge with inside water dispenser and auto ice maker -Master bedroom walk-in closet upstairs -Master bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower -Master has large window with view of front of the house -Three additional bedrooms upstairs along the hall which have view of backyard, closet space.

Contact: Fernando Jaramillo, +1 626.991.4252

In the heart of Rancho Mirage, Victoria Falls a beautiful and much sought after Princess model, 4009 sq. ft. of perfect space. A spacious and beautiful back yard. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms plus an office. Wonderful entry, living room large enough for your grand piano, separate dining room with skylight for added light.

Size: 4,009 sf

Price: $1,297,000

Listing details: A large yet cozy family room with a beautiful upgraded stacked stone fireplace. This room leads onto a breakfast room with plenty of space, and a large good kitchen with stainless appliances. The office is off the laundry, private and well situated. The primary suite boasts a fireplace and large retreat for reading, or watching TV.

Contact: Cass Graff -Radford, +1 760.275.7436

Welcome to the beautiful community of Rincon, walking distance to the Polo Grounds (Host of Coachella Fest and Stagecoach). This gorgeous home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car garage, upgraded tiled floors (in common areas), new exterior and Interior paint.

Size: 4,057 sf

Price: $765,000

Listing details: The kitchen offers new quartz counter tops and Stainless-steel appliances! Enjoy pictures & sunsets in the comfort of your own back yard while relaxing in your refreshing pool & Spa that is perfect for the hot summers in our beautiful Desert!

Contact: Veronica Perez, Desert Sands Realty, +1 (760) 396-7737

Check out this amazing opportunity to own a truly unique home in the desirable community of Spring Valley Lake! This sprawling 3500+sf home features 4 bedrooms plus an office, granite, marble, updated flooring, dramatically tall ceilings, sits on an extra large (almost half acre) lot, has a built in pool and spa, a detached 3 car garage(one pull through space) which has a bathroom that is easily accessible from the pool / back yard.

Size: 3,542 sf

Price: $684,999

Listing details: The kitchen opens to the living room and features granite counters and a huge Island with cook top / griddle with a sink in the island. Patio is massive and covered by a pergola which sits next to recently installed turf that’s also covered with shade cloth!

Contact: Charles Baumanns & Mike Hale, Realty One Group, +1 760-475-9350

Welcome to your dream home in the desirable Desert Park Estates neighborhood, with no HOA or land lease. This remarkable resort property features 3 bedrooms, powder room, and 2 marvelously renovated bathrooms. The primary bedroom has double French doors with direct access to the backyard retreat.

Size: 2,004 sf

Price: $1,695,000

Listing details: The living room has a show-stopping stone fireplace and a glass sliding door leading to the backyard. A formal entertaining room off the entry delights with beautiful mountain views and plenty of space to gather. The kitchen is superbly upgraded with stainless steel Bosch® and Wolf® appliances, new cabinets, and a sleek gray back splash paired with white quartz counter tops.

Contact: Mila Mendoza, Bennion Deville Homes, +1 760-413.9078

Welcome home to this desirable & highly sought after street in the College Hills Historic District neighborhood located in the City of Whittier. This custom home was built in 1951 by Wallace Wiggins Sr, & is nestled in the hills next to Whittier College.

Size: 2,641 sf

Price: $1,399,000

Listing details: 4 Bedrooms ,1 Full Bath, 2 3⁄4 Bath, 1 1⁄2 Bath and is over 2600 square feet of two story living space, sitting on a grand lot size of 9576 square feet this home is an entertainers delight with great west view of this beautiful neighborhood and lights between the trees at night.

Contact: Lori DeSantis, TNG Real Estate, +1 562.818.5610

You can have it all in this beautiful home featuring open living spaces appointed with fine amenities plus a spectacular Pool and Spa! Professionally landscaped and recently renovated grounds boast plenty of privacy with new vinyl fencing. Take a swim in your private pool, lounge poolside or simply enjoy the ease of living from the comfort of your home!

Size: 3,357 sf

Price: $1,399,000

Listing details: Perfect for easy entertaining, this meticulously maintained property includes an office with fireplace plus a bonus room which could also be a 5th bedroom! Light-filled interior spaces include separate family room with fireplace and chef’s kitchen!

Contact: Puckett Real Estate Team, Pinnacle Estate Properties Inc,, +1 805.890.7857