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If you’ve dreamed of being a superhero with an invisible cloak, we’ve found the home for you.
This $1.5 million Boulder House in Joshua Tree, CA, is designed to be invisible and undetectable from the road. The dreamy estate delivers seclusion, privacy, and all of the conveniences a desert homeowner could want.
Passersby will simply notice a large boulder (that’s the home) and a lush meadow (that’s the roof), explains listing agent Shen Schulz, of Sotheby’s International Realty – Malibu Brokerage.
“The inspiration for the home was to create seamless indoor-outdoor flow,” Schulz explains. “It was designed to be part of the desert habitat.”
A luxe watering hole
Marcelo Lagos for Sotheby’s International Realty
A perfect patio for entertaining and enjoying the view
Marcelo Lagos for Sotheby’s International Realty
Look at this kitchen
Marcelo Lagos for Sotheby’s International Realty
Bird’s-eye view
Marcelo Lagos for Sotheby’s International Realty
Stepping inside (then outside)
The two-bedroom, 1,605-square-foot home was finished in 2009 and sits on 1.8 acres of arid land.
A light-filled space with floor-to-ceiling windows in the open-concept living area overlooks unparalleled desert and mountain vistas.
In the primary suite, there’s a spa-inspired bathroom with two sinks and a large soaking tub.
The gourmet kitchen is readymade for entertaining, thanks to its enormous fridge, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, large dining island, and breakfast bar with a wine fridge and storage cabinets.
Polished-concrete floors are found throughout the home.
Meanwhile, the gorgeous design outside is the work of landscape architect Garett Carlson.
“The entire property is enveloped by a special collection of specimen shrubs, trees, and cacti that are indigenous to this desert area,” Schulz notes.
Views from inside the home include cottonwood trees, which open up to 30 miles of open desert, with glimpses of Joshua Tree National Park in the distance.
The home is set on two parcels that include 4 acres, private and gated. A patio with a fire pit leads from the open-concept living area to the meticulously landscaped exterior.
An additional 2-acre lot is included with the listing, along with a hot tub, sauna, watering hole, and a two-car garage that could be used for horses.
“This home is ideal for desert-loving people who enjoy nature and privacy at the same time,” Schulz explains. “There is a feeling of serenity here, but the main town is just 2 miles away.”
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