Sinatra used Villa Maggio as a retreat and a place to entertain his celebrity friends. Main picture: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied

The estate built by Sinatra and christened Villa Maggio as a tribute to the character he played in From Here to Eternity, is above the Movie Colony district in Palm Desert.

It may be rustic in some ways but Frank Sinatra's former home Villa Maggio still has some luxurious touches including chandeliers. Pictures: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied

Marketing agent Frank Jackwerth of Hilton & Hyland said Sinatra had considered the home his personal sanctuary for 12 years.

He commissioned architect Ross Patton in 1967 to custom-design the retreat for his privacy and to entertain his celebrity friends and dignitaries.

Interest so far has come from potential buyers in the United States as well as Hong Kong.

The home has views of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.

The home has views of Palm Springs and Coachella Valley. Pictures: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied

Pictures of Sinatra still adorn the walls in Villa Maggio. Pictures: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied

The 2ha property has three buildings, a five-bedroom main house, a three-bedroom guesthouse and a sauna — pool house.

There is a floodlit tennis, basketball court, a fire pit, and a private helipad.

But if you don’t fly in by chopper there is still plenty of space for your car with 24 parking spaces.

A kitchen made for entertaining. Pictures: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied

The main house is made of wood and native stone and as well as five bedrooms has five and a half bathrooms, a formal dining room, living room, family den, and two full kitchens.

There are stone fireplaces and hardwood floors throughout the house.

The second building, a two-storey guesthouse has its own generator, water tower, and water well.

It has three separate suites each with a mini kitchen, bath, stone fireplace, and viewing deck.

One of the many bedrooms on the property. Pictures: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied

The pool house has a stone fireplace, two bathrooms, mini-kitchen, two saunas and a large entertainment patio with fire pit.

You can just picture Frank relaxing with his Rat Pack around the fireplace. Pictures: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied

Mr Jackwerth said the estate was perfect for entertaining.

“Frank Sinatra — the king of class and entertaining — certainly did it his way in creating this world-class estate,’’ he said.

The estate has a tennis court and swimming pool plus spa. Pictures: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied

He said the home had been meticulously preserved and maintained by the current owners, who were the only occupants since Sinatra owned the property.

There are two additional one hectare lots of land also available which are also for sale.

Frank Sinatra with his Rat Pack pals. Pictures: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied

Viewing balconies capture amazing views across desert and mountains. Pictures: Anthony Lagrosa and Abraham Rivera. Source: Supplied