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Seven Lakes
Golf & Country Club By Marilyn Ramos
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even Lakes Golf and Country Club (Seven Lakes) is a stunning 120-acre community located in south Palm Springs at 1 Desert Lakes Drive. Seven Lakes was built by Developer William Grant, and the 341 residences were constructed between 1964 and 1972. The mid-century modern architecture was designed by Richard Harrison and William Cody, and the residences are comprised of both single family homes and two-story condominiums. Seven Lakes was originally built on Native-American leased land, but in 2009, the Association membership purchased the lease and converted the property to fee simple land. The community provides breathtaking views over a Ted Robinson designed 18-hole executive golf course. Seven Lake’s amenities include a 24-hour attended gate, an 18-hole par 58 golf course that is 2712 yards long, a club house complete with restaurant and bar facilities, 15 community heated swimming pools/spas, 11 BBQs areas, full-size tennis court, and shuffleboard. Seven Lakes is a very low-density community with over 30 percent of the area (36 acres) retained as green space. More than 75 percent of the 341 residences have golf course or green space views. Large unenclosed patios give a sense of seamless indoor/outdoor living with beautiful open vistas. An interesting fact about Seven Lakes is that it was the first gated golf community built in Palm Springs. It drew golfers and Hollywood celebrities in its early years. Some of its more famous residents include Lucille DeMarest (a writer for The Danny Thomas Show), Elroy Schwartz (television writer), Johnny Revolta (golfer), Don Wilson (announcer/ actor most known for The Jack Benny Program), William Holden (actor), and Harry Gerstad "AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT (cinematographer and film editor). SEVEN LAKES IS THAT IT WAS THE Another interesting fact is that Seven Lakes is where President “Ike” FIRST GATED GOLF COMMUNITY Eisenhower hit his only hole-in-one! BUILT IN PALM SPRINGS. " It was at the 13th hole. There are several floor plans in the community ranging from 1450 to over 2600 square feet. Each condominium has two assigned parking spaces, and the freestanding homes have one parking space. Over the years, some of the carports have been converted to garages. The homes are currently priced between $350,000.00 to almost $2,000,000.00. 10
Quorum June, 2021
