7180 Saddleback Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Not cookie-cutter/a must-see! Large space, ideal artist home complete with space for a showroom AND separate work studio equipped with adequate amperage for a kiln (or possibly even a hot tub)! Expansive more-elevated BEST 360 views, many windows and vast amounts natural light inside a safe, secure and most desirable location of Friendly Hills - south Joshua Tree neighborhood (between 62 and Alta Loma) only minutes from downtown, the west JT park entrance, and Yucca Valley. This unique 2-bedroom/2-full-bath home has been redesigned, consisting of nearly 2000sqft of double-lofted living space as well as a double-car detached garage and large adjoining 15ft x 15ft windowed workshop (newly roofed and floored with more-than-adequate LED lighting complete with air unit). This home is located in town on a dirt road without street lights to obscure the stars and has a U-shaped drive which provides two adjacent double-gated entrances onto the property allowing much off-street parking. Landscaping includes a backyard garden of native vegetation including hibiscus, tomatoes and a variety of cacti to invite a variety of wildlife including hummingbirds, quail, jackrabbits and the occasional coyote passerby. Inside this freshly remodeled abode, you will find: a large family room with adjoining dining room which includes the original (yet modified through-way) built-in china/art display cabinet and chandelier; family room including a fully-functional "tiki hut" wet bar and wood-burning fireplace; as well as many cathedral and double-paned large windows (new 2" blinds) displaying the 360 picturesque landscape views and dark skies. Newly refinished knotty-pine wood floors and newly installed tile with otherwise tan cork flooring expands from the kitchen into the family space. Extra storage abounds including a walk-in closet. The kitchen offers: new elevated maple hard-wood countertops, tile and paint; Italian Empava 5-burner propane cooktop and mint-condition vintage Western Holly oven; new water-filtration system; stainless Bosch dishwasher; stainless ice-making and water-filtering refrigerator; 33-bottle-capacity wine fridge; composite black sink; and, new microwave inside one of two pantries - all original vintage cabinets have been refinished. The vaulted master bedroom is expansive, complete with large walk-in maple floor closet, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, new ceiling fan - with connected master bathroom remodeled with new plumbing, new claw-foot tub, new glass shower, new brass fixtures, fresh Gucci tiger wallpaper, ample additional storage and dual sinks. The guest bedroom has been newly re-carpeted and comes equipped with new shelving units installed. The utility room doubles as a work area, including chandelier, book shelves, work desk and stacked washer/dryer. A 20ft x 10ft pergola is on the back patio, located just off of the utility room's back door. This home is positioned in the middle of 1.25 acres of completely fenced-in space for additional relaxation and enjoyment while providing direct views of downtown JT, Copper Mountain College, Section 6 and sunsets over Mount Gorgonio to the west. Additionally, this property is equipped with 5 solar panels to cut down on electricity costs. 2-hour drive to downtown LA; 45-min to PS. Clean air. Quiet, with no barking dogs nearby. Tenant pays all utilities: electric, water, propane, phone, cable, WiFi and trash. No more than 4 occupants allowed. No subletting allowed. No indoor smoking allowed. One or two small dogs, under 50lbs, or cats allowed. 1yr lease.