‘Concrete house’ is hidden in desert — with even more surprises inside. It’s for sale
A home that one wouldn’t expect to see in a desert setting has landed on the real estate market in Mountain Center, California, for $1.6 million.
Normally, a house that’s named “The Concrete Home” would find a place somewhere in a major city, where concrete sidewalks cascade like forest brooks. But nope, not this unique residence.
“It’s different from any other home, given that it is a concrete house,” listing agent Jaclyn Mahar told Realtor.com. “Because of its construction, it also offers a cooler temperature inside. It’s really unique and one of a kind. Another home like that in the area can never be built that way. It’s a conversation piece, for sure.”
While the home — built in 2008 — sports one bedroom and one bathroom, the interior is spacious with 1,375 square feet, 16-foot ceilings, massive windows and an attic that can be converted into a primary bedroom or even the main space of the house, the listing on Realtor notes.
“There is a ladder that goes to the third floor that offers another 1,600 square feet of space that the seller envisions being converted to the living space,” Mahar said. “The main floor could then be used as an art gallery. There is a basement area that could also be used as a workshop.”
Oh yeah, there’s that basement as well.
The house has been featured thanks to its gorgeous sky views and surroundings.
“Juniper sits on 2.5-acre rocky terrain with breathtaking mountain vistas to the South and city lights to the East,” the listing describes.
“Pinyon Crest, a dark skies community ideal for stargazing and Milky Way views and formerly the Mountain retreat for some of the alleged members of the Rat Pack. Poured-in-place concrete, harmonize with the rugged surroundings. The Concrete Home as it has been famously named and has been mentioned in several publications has thermally broken walls, energy-efficient glazing, and a state-of-the-art Tesla solar system.”
Pinyon Crest is about a 25-mile drive south from Palm Springs, a place that was beloved by the Frank Sinatra-led Rat Pack, who would often gather at the famous Purple Room for drinks.
The listing is held by Equity Union.