{"id":5154,"date":"2024-04-11T22:26:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T22:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/11\/merv-griffins-former-la-quinta-estate-of-40-acres-hits-the-market-for-36m\/"},"modified":"2024-04-11T22:26:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T22:26:37","slug":"merv-griffins-former-la-quinta-estate-of-40-acres-hits-the-market-for-36m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/11\/merv-griffins-former-la-quinta-estate-of-40-acres-hits-the-market-for-36m\/","title":{"rendered":"Merv Griffin\u2019s Former La Quinta Estate of 40 Acres Hits the Market for $36M"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The lavish\u00a0La Quinta, CA,<\/a> estate once owned by longtime TV host Merv Griffin<\/strong> has hit the market for a lavish $36 million.<\/p>\n

The 40-acre compound comprises seven structures with a total of 13 bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms.<\/p>\n

Griffin, who died in 2007 at the age of 82, had built the equestrian estate in 1986 as his second home. He reportedly<\/a> raised and bred racehorses there.<\/p>\n

The interior was designed by Waldo Fernandez<\/strong>, who\u2019s also worked with Brad Pitt<\/strong>, Elizabeth Taylor<\/strong>, and Will Smith<\/strong>, among other stars.<\/p>\n

According to public records, the property last changed hands in 2013 for $7,000,000.<\/p>\n

Forty acres and seven structures<\/p>\n

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The 5,409-square-foot main house features a tiled foyer with a stained-glass light fixture. The combined living and dining areas come with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wet bar. There\u2019s also a den and a game room.<\/p>\n

Off to the side is a high-end kitchen with a marble center island with a sink, intricately designed windows, and ample counter space.<\/p>\n

Entry foyer with tiled flooring<\/p>\n

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The combined living and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows<\/p>\n

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Plenty of space to entertain<\/p>\n

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Game area<\/p>\n

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Kitchen with high-end finishes and appliances<\/p>\n

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The bedrooms are all out of this world. One has circular walls, a fireplace, and a private outdoor space, while another boasts stained-glass doors, a private patio, and tiled flooring.<\/p>\n

Bedroom with circular walls<\/p>\n

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Bedroom with stained-glass doors and a private patio<\/p>\n

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The bathrooms are also luxurious, with exquisitely tiled sinks, glass-enclosed showers, and mirrored walls.<\/p>\n

The grounds feature spectacular mountain views, an in-ground pool, and a lake rivaling your favorite five-star resort. A gorgeous orchard and equestrian facilities are the cherry on top.<\/p>\n

With all this space, you\u2019ll probably want to invite friends over. You\u2019re in luck, as the spread comes with a separate guesthouse and a six-bay garage.<\/p>\n

This property is available furnished or unfurnished\u2014take your pick.<\/p>\n

The grounds boast an in-ground pool, equestrian facilities, and an orchard.<\/p>\n

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Griffin\u2019s TV career gained traction in 1958 when he was tapped to host the game show \u201cPlay Your Hunch.\u201d In 1965, he launched \u201cThe Merv Griffin\u201d show and, over his career, interviewed everyone from pop stars to presidents. He also created the popular game shows \u201cJeopardy!\u201d and \u201cWheel of Fortune.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Vinnie Zuffante\/Getty Images; Realtor.com The lavish\u00a0La Quinta, CA, estate once owned by longtime TV host Merv Griffin has hit the market for a lavish $36 million. The 40-acre compound comprises seven structures with a total of 13 bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms. Griffin, who died in 2007 at the age of 82, had built the equestrian…Read More→<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":5155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5154"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5154\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}