Snag This Polished Desert Hideaway Near Joshua Tree for $649K
A creative pair turn a rundown midcentury cabin in Landers, California, into a clean-lined one bedroom with neutral tones and expansive views.
A creative pair turn a rundown midcentury cabin in Landers, California, into a clean-lined one bedroom with neutral tones and expansive views.
Property Details:
Location: 58637 Mitch Road, Landers, California
Price: $649,000
Year built: 1964
Footprint: 728 square feet (one bedroom, one bath)
Lot size: 2.5 acres
From the agent: "Going against the grain of current renovation trends, this elegant home will delight you with thoughtful and inventive design choices at every turn, meticulously replacing nearly every aspect of previously existing structure. Just half a mile from the majestic Goat Mountain, the house sits on a gorgeous lot with almost no sign of neighbors. Property ideal for primary residence, artist retreat, vacation home, or short-term rentals—there are presently no restrictions or cap rates on number of vacation rentals in Landers—a thriving community just north of Joshua Tree."
Rising from the footprint of a dilapidated 1964 homesteader cabin, this one-bedroom, one-bath home north of Joshua Tree has been utterly transformed by Robbie Stiefel, a musician and music producer, and Cat Cannon, a documentary filmmaker and photographer. After moving to the desert in 2018, the duo taught themselves the ins and outs of permitting, construction, and project management to revive old houses.
Courtesy of Joshua Tree Modern
Santa Barbara stucco covers the updated exterior, and a terraced entrance with steel-edge banding and trapezoidal pavers creates a sense of arrival. The renovators also chose to frame "pop-out" windows that "create extra space, connect the home to the outdoors, and add depth to an otherwise boxy shape," says Stiefel.
Courtesy of Joshua Tree Modern
New Milgard windows let in desert views and allow light to stream into the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas. A white oak credenza built into the window nook offers streamlined storage.
Courtesy of Joshua Tree Modern
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