Desert estate for sale in CA has an ordinary exterior — but inside is a different story
Secluded in the rolling mountains of Pioneertown, California, the unsuspecting white exterior of this desert escape hides the marvelous interior that captives at first glance.
And it’s listed for $2.89 million.
“Featured in Travel + Leisure Magazine, this exceptional property spans nearly 13 acres of pristine desert land, including a private boulder-topped mountain and breathtaking 360-degree vistas of surrounding mountain ranges and three flat-top mesas,” the listing on Compass describes.
“Experience unparalleled privacy, tranquility, and luxury in this magnificent compound, boasting 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths.”
The wow-factor of the home is thanks to owners Nicolas and Patricia Vernhes, who completely refurbished the property and gave it an entirely new look.
“Nicolas and Patricia have such great style and a really artful, beautiful aesthetic, and they have transformed this once dusty desert ranch house into an artist’s sanctuary and place of healing, with impeccable design and European sensibilities,” listing agent Angela Gollan said in an e-mail to McClatchy News.
“They are just the coolest, and this is a truly special place that you must experience in-person to fully understand.”
Features of the compound include:
Open kitchen
Screened-in patio
Custom BBQ
Stone-wall shower
Flex space that could be a yoga or music /studio
Renovated vintage trailer
600-foot well
“Nestled within a unique micro-climate 4000 ft above sea level, this property enjoys cooler summers than Joshua Tree, and sunny, mild winters with occasional snowfall,” the listing says.
Pioneertown is about a 125-mile drive east of Los Angeles.
