7180 Saddleback Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Ideal artist home complete with showroom space AND seperate work studio equipped with adequate amperage for a kiln (or hot tub). Expansive more-elevated 360 views, many windows and vast amounts natural light inside private space in the safe, secure and most desirable location of Friendly Hills - south Joshua Tree neighborhood (between 62 and Alta Loma) only minutes from downtown JT, the west JT park entrance, and Yucca Valley. This inspirationaly-unique 2-bedroom/2-full-bath home, as redesigned by local artist/property owner Aaron Sheppard, consists of nearly 2000 sq ft of double-lofted living space as well as a double-car detached garage and large adjacent windowed workshop (newly roofed and floored). "Horn of Cypress" is located on an unmaintained dirt road (no street lights) with a U-shaped drive which provides two adjacent, double-gated entrances onto the property. Landscaping includes a backyard garden of native vegetation (hibiscus, tomatoes, cacti...), inviting, as well, to a variety of wildlife. 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 other double-pane large windows (with new 2" blinds) of the 360 picture-esque landscape views/dark-skies. Newly refinished knotty-pine wood floors and newly installed tile with otherwise tan cork flooring expanding from the kitchen into the family space. Extra storage abounds including a walk-in closet. The kitchen offers: new elevated maple countertops, tile and paint; Italian Empava 5-burner propane cooktop and mint-condition vintage Western Holly oven; new disposal; new water-filtration system; new stainless Bosch dishwasher; new stainless ice-making and water-filtering refrigerator; new 33-bottle-capacity wine fridge; new composite black sink; and, new microwave inside one of two pantries - all original cabinets refinished. The vaulted master bedroom is expansive, complete with large walk-in maple floor closet, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, ceiling fan - with connected master bathroom providing new plumbing, new claw-foot tub, new glass shower, new golden fixtures, fresh Gucci wallpaper, ample additional storage, and dual sinks. The guest bedroom has been newly recarpeted and has a ceiling fan. The utility room includes a chandelier, book shelves, work desk and new double-decker washer/dryer. A 20ft x 10ft pergola is on the back patio, located just off of the utility room 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 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.