James Bond fans who might happen to have $14 million burning a hole in their pocket might be interested in the fact that Willard Whyte’s Palm Springs pied-à-terre is for sale. Known as The Elrod House, it was commissioned by the famous designer Arthur Elrod in 1968, but is more commonly known as the place where Sean Connery’s 007 got his butt kicked by Bambi and Thumper in the 1971 Bond caper Diamonds Are Forever.
The Elrod House
The 8,901-square-foot joint sits on 6 1/2 acres, which works out to $1,560 per square foot, and close to $2.2 million per acre — not bad for California real estate! You can get all the specs and info on the house’s Redfin listing. It’s been listed since November of 2009, so make your best offer!
(It also comes with a pool.)
Filed under: James Bond Films, Lagniappe | Tagged: Bambi & Thumper house, Diamonds Are Forever, Elrod House, Willard Whyte House |
The Spy Command 
I have a gig at the Elrod house in late October. I will post my pictures after the event. I am looking forward to this one!!
Short pink tie included in the price, is it?