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'The ultimate bachelor pad'

The mansion that was in James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever could be yours for just £6 million

James Bond fans can own a piece of movie history with lair arch villian Willard Whyte's mansion in the 1971 Sean Connery film

A LUXURY mansion made famous in the 1971 James Bond movie Diamonds are Forever is now on sale - if you happen to have £6 million to spare.

It was the setting for one of the most famous scenes in Bond history, when Sean Connery is confronted by badass Bond Girls named Bambi and Thumper in Elrod House's swimming pool.

Now the 175 Southridge Drive residence in Palm Springs, California, is back on the market for $8 million after a drawn-out legal battle and it's already generating a flurry of interest.

 The world famous Elrod House in Palm Springs, California, is on the market for £6 million
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The world famous Elrod House in Palm Springs, California, is on the market for £6 millionCredit: Splash News

Its most notable appearance was as Willard Whyte's mansion in the Sean Connery film - the living room, swimming pool and an interior room were displayed in the film.

The home has also been the site of photo shoots for Playboy magazine and with a November 1971 issue labelling the Elrod House as “the ultimate bachelor pad".

It has also been the setting of many parties as well as hosting big names like Beyonce and Jay Z.

 The flamboyant and photogenic property was designed by architect John Lautner
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The flamboyant and photogenic property was designed by architect John LautnerCredit: Splash News
 It was featured in the 1971 James Bond film Diamond Are Forever
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It was featured in the 1971 James Bond film Diamond Are ForeverCredit: Splash News
 The architectural extravaganza boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a large gym, and a swimming pool
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The architectural extravaganza boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a large gym, and a swimming poolCredit: Splash News
 The home has also been the site of photo shoots for adult publisher Playboy
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 The home has also been the site of photo shoots for adult publisher PlayboyCredit: Splash News

The Palm Springs' property was designed by architect John Lautner for Arthur Elrod, an interior designer and was built in 1968.

Its best-known feature is the large circular living area with a cone-shaped roof, which boasts nine triangular wood panels and triangular clerestory windows that pour light into the room.

The living room incorporates rocks and opens onto to an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace that offers a view of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto Peak.

The property remains as gorgeous as it did 45 years ago and the five-bedroom, five-bathroom, roughly 9,000 square-foot home has been on and off the market for years.

Its price tag was chopped from it's original $10.5-million (£8 million) list price, thanks to a legal dispute between the house’s previous owner, real estate developer Michael Kilroy and his creditors that dates back to 2012.

 Its most notable appearance was as Willard Whyte's mansion in the famous Sean Connery film
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Its most notable appearance was as Willard Whyte's mansion in the famous Sean Connery filmCredit: Splash News
 The living room, swimming pool, and an interior room were displayed in the film
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The living room, swimming pool, and an interior room were displayed in the filmCredit: Splash News
 Its best-known feature is the large circular concrete canopy above the main living area with a circular glass design
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Its best-known feature is the large circular concrete canopy above the main living area with a circular glass designCredit: Splash News
 The Elrod House was showcased in the 2013 architecture documentary Infinite Space: The Architecture of Lautner
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The Elrod House was showcased in the 2013 architecture documentary Infinite Space: The Architecture of LautnerCredit: Splash News
 Imagine waking up to this view for the rest of your life
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Imagine waking up to this view for the rest of your lifeCredit: Splash News
 The outdoor swimming pool and a terrace that offers a view of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto Peak
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The outdoor swimming pool and a terrace that offers a view of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto PeakCredit: Splash News
 When the house was built, the soil was excavated but the rocks were kept in place
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When the house was built, the soil was excavated but the rocks were kept in placeCredit: Splash News
 These rocks are part of the interior of the house and run straight through the walls and windows
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These rocks are part of the interior of the house and run straight through the walls and windowsCredit: Splash News

In April 2015, Kilroy filed for bankruptcy, and it was reported that the property was handed over to Lloyds Bank, which then slashed the price and listed it with Nelson Moe Properties.

The mansion is one of Lautner's most famous structures and an example of his so-called "free architecture" - where architecture and nature are combined.

When the house was built, the soil was excavated but the rocks were kept in place.

These rocks are part of the interior of the house and run straight through the walls and windows.

The Elrod House was also showcased in the 2013 architecture documentary Infinite Space: The Architecture of Lautner.