A Desert Escape With a Painted Stucco Mural Could Be Yours for $535K Near Joshua Tree

The two-bedroom getaway offers a cozy fire pit that’s perfect for stargazing on cold evenings.
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Property Details:  

Location: 3260 Dusty Mile Road, Landers, California

Price: $535,o00

Footprint: 693 square feet (two bedrooms, one bath)

Lot size: 5 acres

Year Built: 1955

From the agent: "A modern desert retreat on your very own five acres. Bordered on two sides by open government land with spectacular views across the valley and mountains. A down-to-the-studs renovation by x8 Property and Design principal Karen McAloon, the exterior features Santa Barbara stucco finish highlighting a bespoke mural from renowned artist Bunnie Reiss."

Situated on five acres of desert landscape north of Joshua Tree National Park, this two-bedroom, one-bath home renovated by Joshua Tree firm x8 Property And Design is on sale for $535,000.

Situated on five acres of desert landscape north of Joshua Tree National Park, this two-bedroom, one-bath home renovated by Joshua Tree firm x8 Property And Design is on sale for $535,000.

Mahogany doors and polished concrete floors run throughout the 693-square-foot residence.

Mahogany doors and polished concrete floors run throughout the 693-square-foot residence.

The desert home comes fully furnished, including the artwork and decor.

The desert home comes fully furnished, including the artwork and decor.

The updated kitchen features all-new appliances such an an island cooktop, refrigerator, and dishwasher. A live edge North Carolina black walnut shelf creates open storage on one wall covered with custom wallpaper. 

The updated kitchen features all-new appliances such an an island cooktop, refrigerator, and dishwasher. A live edge North Carolina black walnut shelf creates open storage on one wall covered with custom wallpaper. 

A sliding barn door connects the living area to the bathroom.

A sliding barn door connects the living area to the bathroom.

"The bath features Spanish Majorca tiles and a thermostatic rain head shower," says the listing agent.

"The bath features Spanish Majorca tiles and a thermostatic rain head shower," says the listing agent.

The primary bedroom has direct access to a covered patio with mountain views.

The primary bedroom has direct access to a covered patio with mountain views.

The second bedroom offers an oversize owner’s closet. 

The second bedroom offers an oversize owner’s closet. 

In addition to the covered patio, the desert getaway includes an outdoor dining area situated beneath a Toja Grid pergola.

In addition to the covered patio, the desert getaway includes an outdoor dining area situated beneath a Toja Grid pergola.

The outdoor setup includes a steel fire pit where guests can keep warm while stargazing on cold desert nights. 

The outdoor setup includes a steel fire pit where guests can keep warm while stargazing on cold desert nights. 

The white stucco exterior features a custom mural by local artist Bunnie Reiss. 

The white stucco exterior features a custom mural by local artist Bunnie Reiss. 

3260 Dusty Mile Road in Landers, California, is currently listed for $535,000 by Jasmine Farrow of Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage. 

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