Albert Frey's Guthrie House, Desert Modernist Landmark, Listed for $2.4M
BBS Brokers Realty has listed the Guthrie House, the inaugural residential design by Albert Frey in Palm Springs, for $2.4 million. Constructed in 1935, the residence has seen several updates that showcase Hollywood Regency influences. In the 1940s, Errol Flynn resided there while establishing the region's first nudist hotel. The property was acquired by Marina and Avalon Rossi in 2015 for $745,000, who then invested $1 million in renovations over three years. They sold it in 2020 for $1.9 million. Spanning 3,583 square feet, the home boasts polished cement flooring, wooden cabinetry, and a master bathroom featuring an outdoor shower. Frey (1903-1998) designed more than 200 structures in the area, including the Palm Springs Visitor Center in 1965. The Rossis' updates maintained original features while integrating modern amenities.
Key facts
- Albert Frey's Guthrie House, his first Palm Springs residential design, is listed for $2.4 million.
- The original 1935 home was three plain structures on the desert floor.
- Celebrities including Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe frequented the home.
- Errol Flynn lived there while building the first nudist hotel in the area in the 1940s.
- Marina and Avalon Rossi purchased the home in 2015 for $745,000 and renovated it for $1 million.
- The Rossis sold the home in 2020 for $1.9 million.
- Frey created over 200 building designs, including the 1965 Palm Springs Visitor Center.
- The renovation restored the original look with modern conveniences and Frey-inspired additions.
Entities
Artists
- Albert Frey
- Marina Rossi
- Avalon Rossi
- Frank Sinatra
- Marilyn Monroe
- Errol Flynn
- Jackson Pollock
Institutions
- BBS Brokers Realty
- Avi Ross Group
- Dunn-Edwards
Locations
- Palm Springs
- United States
- El Mirador neighborhood