3776 Sunburst Ave, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Property Description

This one speaks for itself. An easy 4 mile drive from town, the house sits on a sparsely populated mesa on 2.5 acres with forever views. The adjacent lot to the north is included in the sale to create a 5 acre footprint, and 2.5 acres of protected land directly to the east ensures the existing vistas. With all of the character and presence of a home built in 1963, this dwelling hits the most welcoming notes of Joshua Tree mid-century patina--rock roof, fir beamed ceiling, wood burning stove, ground concrete floors, smooth coat stucco, and more. 20 feet of east facing picture windows expose deep views of mountains, moonrises, and weather systems rolling in from the distance. Discreet modern comfort is provided by two mini-split systems--one that services the great room and another that services the bedroom. All of this is nested within an evocative 360°-scape of specimen cacti and sculptural shade trees--desert willows, palo verde, mesquite, and fruiting olives—and complemented by an understory of drought tolerant shrubs that offers habitat for the wildlife that ventures into the fenced inner yard. The grounds have been featured on numerous landscape tours, and the outdoor living space includes a spa and in-ground fire pit for entertaining or spending quiet evenings stargazing. One of the most compelling aspects of the property is its potential to be personalized—convert the radiate ply-lined garage to home office or studio; add an ADU within an existing grove of trees; develop the 2.5 acre bonus lot with an additional dwelling or workspace; or just indulge in the luxury of a buffer of natural open desert. While beautifully suited for long term permanent residence, this home has also been inspected and operated as a successful short-term rental with transferable permits available.