Frank sinatra's former hideaway for sale

Frank Sinatra's former hideaway is now for sale. 

The estate, christened “Villa Maggio” as a tribute to his Oscar-winning role in film From Here to Eternity, was considered his personal sanctuary for 12 years. A private, gated road leads up to the estate, which was designed by architect Ross Patton in 1967, after Sinatra commissioned him to create something for entertaining guests as well as for privacy.

The singer and movie star chose the granite mountain plateau above Palm Desert as the ideal locale for the hideout, not only for its breathtaking views of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, but also because the 4,300 foot elevation offers year-round temperatures that are at least 20 degrees cooler than the desert floor below.

The compound, nestled on five secluded acres, consists of three buildings: a five-bedroom main house, a three-bedroom guest house, and dual-sauna pool house. Sinatra spared no expense in having all the comforts at his custom-built home: a lighted pool and spa, lighted tennis/basketball court, a fire pit, and the ultimate amenity – a private, lighted helipad, which made it convenient to shuttle his guests by helicopter to and from his property and Palm Springs International Airport (26 miles away). The property also allows parking for up to 24 cars.

The Main House is a rustic, mid-century lodge composed of wood and native stone. There are five stone fireplaces, multiple viewing decks, and hardwood floors throughout. The two-story guest house is almost self-sufficient thanks to its own generator, water tower, and water well. The pool house is composed of a great room with stone fireplace, two bathrooms, mini-kitchen, two saunas and a large entertainment patio with fire pit.

The price to live like old blue eyes? $3.95m. Helicopter not included.