'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.

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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 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.

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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 ForeverCredit: Splash News
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 PlayboyCredit: Splash News
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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.

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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.

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