A Tucson Classic

Though both are deceased, Tucson's favorite architect, Josias Joesler, and Lee Marvin one of Tucson's more famous former residents, are together in one magnificent residence. The Marvin Residence, the stunning 12.2 acre Joesler estate of the late actor Lee Marvin was recently put up for sale. According to the property information in the listing; "Located in the ''Old Foothills'',this stuccoed mud adobe treasure built around a courtyard w/massive fountain offers 7,400 historic square feet,full guest house,tennis court,pool,city/mtn views,patios,walkways,mission tile porches w/chinked mortar,scored concrete floors,high beamed & planked ceilings,blacksmith-made wrought iron light fixtures,curtain rods, door handles designed by Mr. Marvin. Privacy, character & provenance".

Joesler's legacy of building substantial homes of timeless character and style and his devotion to building desert homes that are at home in the desert, is nowhere more evident than in this magnificent estate. Joesler's (as we call them here in Tucson) don't come along too often, and the Marvin Residence, the largest of the Joesler's that I've seen come to market, both in the size of the house and the land, is sure to fuel what has been a growing interest in these classic Tucson homes.
The story that I've heard is that Lee Marvin loved Tucson, and in 1975 while he was in Africa filming a movie he heard about this house coming up for sale. I don't know what he paid for it back then, but the list price today is $6,000,000. And by the way, this is not my listing, I'm just a big fan of Joesler and the homes he built in the Foothills, and Lee Marvin has always been one of my absolute favorite actors.
The listing agent is Rusell Long of Long Realty.
Here are a few pictures from the listing in the MLS.