Listed for $1.5M, This 45-Acre Pioneertown Property Is an Off-Grid Paradise

Designed by a film director and his artist partner over nearly eight years, Thunderbird Ranch is packed with handcrafted detail—and it comes with a 7Kw solar array.
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Location: 1102 Burlington, Road, Pioneertown, California

Price: $1,480,000

Year Built: 1973

Footprint: 1,400 square feet (three bedrooms, one bath)

Lot Size: 45 acres

From the Agent: "Welcome to Thunderbird Ranch, a meticulously remodeled historic ranch home on four separate parcels just outside of the legendary Pioneertown. Designed by a film director and his artist partner with an acute eye for detail over the course of nearly eight years, every square inch of the home is hand fabricated and custom made with no expense spared. Thunderbird Ranch is an off-grid paradise in Burns Canyon offering complete privacy and serenity with undisturbed views of the valleys and foothills in every direction. Located where the high desert meets the alpine, the property is home to thousands of some of the world’s largest and oldest Joshua Trees (even more majestic than the National Park). Being at a slightly higher elevation than Pioneertown, this locale enjoys a more temperate climate and higher levels of precipitation. The home comes fully furnished, and includes a priceless list of additional items including vintage and custom-made furniture."

The Cor-Ten steel home sits nestled at the end of a long, winding driveway, surrounded by native flora and fauna.

The Cor-Ten steel home sits nestled at the end of a long, winding driveway, surrounded by native flora and fauna.

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Handcrafted furniture awaits in nearly every room, and the floors are crafted from reclaimed maple and oak.

Handcrafted furniture awaits in nearly every room, and the floors are crafted from reclaimed maple and oak.

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The bright and airy kitchen features a tin-stamped ceiling imported from Europe, raw blue slate countertops, and custom cabinetry made from property-sourced acacia burl and juniper. A large sliding glass door leads out to the backyard deck.

The bright and airy kitchen features a tin-stamped ceiling imported from Europe, raw blue slate countertops, and custom cabinetry made from property-sourced acacia burl and juniper. A large sliding glass door leads out to the backyard deck.

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Exposed beams stretch across the vaulted ceiling in the upstairs bedroom.

Exposed beams stretch across the vaulted ceiling in the upstairs bedroom.

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"Completely self sufficient and off grid, Thunderbird Ranch is powered by a 7Kw solar system with a lithium battery bank that leaves you wanting for nothing" notes the owner.

"Completely self sufficient and off grid, Thunderbird Ranch is powered by a 7Kw solar system with a lithium battery bank that leaves you wanting for nothing" notes the owner.

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