Two round towers resembling the turrets of a castle frame this grand house. Covered patios and balconies provide opportunities to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

Indoors, intricate wrought-iron chandeliers strike a bold statement near the staircase. Ironwork continues throughout the home in railings and on double doors. The kitchen features ornate dark woodwork in the cabinets and sitting chairs.

Attention to detail marks the craftsmanship of the interior design. In one of the bedrooms, beveled edges, curves and designs are carved into the bedframe, night stand and bench.

In one of the bathrooms, an elaborate bronze-colored sink bowl is the focal point. In other rooms, large, heavy mirrors hang above the sink, varying from swirls and curved edges to golden scale-like patterns.

Business and real estate reporter Dominique Fong can be reached at (760) 778-4661, dominique.fong@desertsun.com and on Twitter @dominiquefong. Feel free to send her suggestions for an upcoming Home Spotlight.

The Details

Location: 71375 Cholla Way, Palm Desert

Style: Mediterranean villa

Asking price: $3,295,000

Year built: 2010

House size: 6,254 square feet. Four bedrooms, seven bathrooms

Lot size: 2.39 acres

Features: Carved Italian marble, exotic onyx, limestone, hand-forged ironwork, tumbled travertine, elevator, brick wine room, four-car garage. Sold furnished.

Neighborhood: Cahuilla Hills subdivision.

In April, the median price of 55 homes sold in the 92260 ZIP code was $285,000, according to DataQuick. The highest price was $2.1 million

Agents: Cory Schubert, HK Lane Real Estate, (760) 702-6518