Suzanne Somers and her husband Alan Hamel have been trying to sell their Palm Springs compound for over a year. They were originally asking an eye-popping $35 million, but it’s now down to $12.9. It’s located in a secluded canyon above downtown Palm Springs on over 65 acres. Any takers?
There are 7 different suites and houses connected by rock terraces and natural gardens, so it’s a pretty unusual property. The grounds are stunning.
The master suite:
According to Luxist:
The pair bought the land back in 1977, gradually enhancing the 65 acres with guest houses, an amphitheater, an updated pool and a renovated and expanded main house. Somers filled the home with a decor as exuberant as she is, French country touches keep company with velvet sofas, giant chandeliers and more than one zebra skin rug.
If you watch Kathy Griffin’s Life on the D-List, then you probably recognize the house, where Suzanne Somers threw a party in Griffin’s honor (you can read about it on Suzanne’s blog here).
Suzanne says the decor was inspired by the South of France. She spends a lot of time in the kitchen and is an accomplished cook, using organic fruits and vegetables from her own garden.
The outdoor ampitheater:
Here’s a clip of Suzanne Somers giving Kathy Griffin a tour of the property (they make you watch a short ad first). She tells about some of the amazing parties they’ve had here.
You can see the rest of the photos and get more information about the property at Les Baux De Palm Springs.
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HOLY SMOKES! I had no idea they had that kind of set-up. Absolutely beautiful! From 35M to around 12M??? OK…let’s see…..I can have this beauty on 65 acres in Cali for around 12M or the run-down shack in Texas on 4,300 acres, complete with dead deer heads for around 16M? mmmmm…. what to do, what to do….. huh, I’ll go with Suzanne Somer’s place.
Thanks for sharing this!
just found your blog the other day and i absolutely love it!! i love the series on celebrity homes and houses from movies, such a great idea!
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It’s much to traditional and show-ey for my taste. I do love the pop of colour in the dining room though. I don’t think it really fits, but whatever, haha.
Wow, I’m surprised that I really like the house. Who thought that Suzanne Somers would have such a cool place? This seems to me like an old-fashioned “Hollywood” house. I would kill for that dressing room!!
It is quite beautiful and not as grossly styled (or not styled?) as most of the “mcmansions” around the area are. Wonder why it’s not selling?
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A tiny bit over the top for my taste but on the whole gorge and she still looks great. What a fabulous survivor.
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I never expected that style from her. It’s beautiful. Not sure if I could live with some of the furnishings but it’d be fun to add my touch. ha.
Thanks for the tour.
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Very very nice. Love the colors. I could use a few less ruffled slip covers but other than that it is really striking. Paula Grace is a good friend of mine with a great blog and I’m glad she followed my lead at Hooked.
Hard to imagine owning something like this…it’s a whole other world. Wonder who will buy it.
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WoW! I guess she isn’t standing in line for government cheese.
LOL
J/K
It’s a beautiful home.
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I didn’t expect the house to have as much charm as it did, it’s not over the top just well done French Country.
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Man, I wish someone would pay me to play a ditzy blonde so I could own a place like that. Sweet digs, with fabulous style. Susanne Somers is one SMART cookie.
That has to be one of the most beautiful houses I have ever seen!!! We LOVE Palm Springs. The patio picture was pure heaven. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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If only I had an extra 12.5 million lying around, then it could be mine. I love the decor. French country is warm and charming, comfortable yet a little dressy and definitely my kind of style.
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I like Suzanne Somers. She seems like a nice person. Now to the point of your post ~ I LOVE her house! I could move right in here and be quite comfortable. I love all her chandeliers, too. Missed the Kathy Griffin episode {I used to watch all the time}. I would have liked to have seen that.
The house and grounds are gorgeous. I love the rock house I could live there.
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Wow, when I saw the first picture of hte outside I was like $12.5 million? Ya right! But the inside is gorgous! I love the kitchen and the outside views must be amazing. I’d love to eat outside at night and look at that!
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We fly to Palm Springs in Oct. Do you think one needs to pre qualify to see her listing ?
I always crave to see how these people live. THAT is some kinda swank. I really do love Ms Somers, shes down to earth kinda gal, from what I gather.
Thanks for the tour! These homes make me feel soooo not worthy.
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Jackie–nah, I’m sure they let anyone in who wants a peek. Take lots of pics for us! -Julia
Wowee. Is that her primary residence? It is amazingly gorgeous!! Complete with an ampitheatre?!
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I just love her ( can’t stand Kathy Griffin), saw her one time in person I had no idea she could sing…not so much my style but it suits her to a T….big drop in price HUH ??? OMG 65 acres….I wonder if she ever rebuilt her house in Malibu that burned to the ground ???
Great post Julia….I hope you had a nice Labor Day….:)
All the best,
Kathy
It’s lovely! It looks like she belongs there!
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That place is beautiful! Love the outdoor spaces
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Suzanne S is one one of my fave peeps, and K Griffin certainly is not BUT I will say SS has tremendous taste (or her decorator does). This place is stunning every where one turns. The dressing room…ooh la la and the kitchen with two Viking stoves and two dishwashers, a definite chef’s dream!
Great fun Julia!
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I think you could twist my arm to live there.
My blog has just been growing like a crazy weed and I haven’t been able to get by for as many visits. I miss all my blog friends.
Come for a visit and see both of my new parties for the week. They are up every week and I hope you will participate.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri
Wow! What a closet:-) I’d love to have outside dinning like that. Yowza!
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Wow it’s really nice… great outside dining area!
Wowsers, do ya think she’d sell the furniture with it? I’d move right in! Love the chandeliers against the rock ceilings.
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OMG. LOVE. That is my shortest comment ever.
Love love love both dining rooms. I could totally live there. Except for that pesky lack of $13 million thing…..
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What a house!! I had no idea Chrissy…oops, Suzanne Sommers…has a blog.
Will have to check that out. 
I LOVE the outdoor dining, and the kitchen is fab. Wanna go halvsies with me on this one?
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Did you check out that view from the dining room/sitting area!? I love the ceiling in that room too. Amazing!
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Oh I LOVE this home! It’s so romantic and rustic. No smooth surfaces anywhere. It’s gorgeous.
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Those are some fairy tale rooms!
-Angela
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Wow, this is one of the most beautiful homes I have seen.
I love it!
The scenery is magnificent as well.
Great tour. Beautiful home!!!
xo,
cristin
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what a great home – I’d love to live there, it has so much character and style, I just love it!
Oh I could just move in and not change one thing! Truly gorgeous.
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Hi Julia. This is my dream house for when I become a movie star. Might as well dream in a GIGANTIC way!. I love all the chandeliers, fabrics, and that green in the dining room. Holy #$$&, it’s amazing, and don’t get me started on the gardens. Very enjoyable………………. Thanks so much. Dreams are fun!
That house is FAB-U-LOUS!
This is beautiful. I love the setting too!
this house reminds me of lord of the rings. its like a cross between a hobbits house and a elfs house, its such a beautiful fairy tale home. sighs, blink blink blink
Wow. I’m in love. All that stone! Gorgeous. I love it.
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WOWZA!!!!!!! I love this home and the land. Classy, just like the Lady (and the Gentleman) that lives there! Quite a bit of living of life has gone on here. Alot of the shots in Ms. Somers diet books are from this house & grounds. Very beautiful location. not my best climate though, but I’d love to visit there…whenever it’s cool out… Thanks for sharing.