In Palm Springs, California, a unique 1930s Spanish-style villa has entered the market with an asking price of US$2.3 million.
This luxurious property, previously owned by former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button and his interior designer wife Brittny, stands out with its distinctive design inspired by The Beverly Hills Hotel and Jayne Mansfield’s ‘Pink Palace, with a touch of Barbie Dreamhouse charm.
The UK-born racer and Brittny acquired the villa in late 2021 for US$1.7 million from Josh Evans, a filmmaker and son of the late movie producer Robert Evans and actress Ali McGraw.
The couple transformed the villa into ‘The Mesa Bungalows, a high-end rental option currently available from $900 per night through Natural Retreats, according to the Robb Report.
Constructed in 1937, this two-storey abode spans 204sq m and features four ensuite bedrooms, each with its own entrance, and five bathrooms.
The interior showcases a retro aesthetic, predominantly in pink and green hues.
The property’s grounds boast a kidney-shaped pool and spa, a white iron gazebo, and a tiered water fountain.
Key amenities include a kitchen with a mint-green gas stove, an island, and a butler’s pantry, a dining area leading to a living room highlighted by a vaulted wood-beam ceiling and a fireplace.
The primary bedroom offers luxurious fittings such as dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a spacious shower.
Additionally, guests have access to a sundeck and expansive grounds featuring a pool, spa, and cascading waterfall.
The upper-level patio is perfect for outdoor entertainment, equipped with a kitchen, barbecue, fireplace, and a custom wood daybed under metal palm leaves.
Jenson Button, known for his illustrious Formula 1 career, including 15 wins and a 2009 World Championship, recently returned to racing after a hiatus.
He’s also ventured into documentary filmmaking with Keanu Reeves, producing The Impossible Formula 1 Story.
Besides this Palm Springs villa, the Buttons own a primary residence in Calabasas.
They previously sold properties in Palm Springs and Santa Monica, totalling $9.3 million in 2022.
