2 Beds
2 Baths
1,524 SqFt
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,524 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,524 sqft
Price per Sqft $246
MLS Listing ID JT-26183318
Style Bungalow,Ranch
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1958
Lot Size 10.000 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Rare opportunity to own an authentic 10-acre Wonder Valley compound featuring two separate vintage desert homes, each situated on its own 5-acre parcel, offered together to create an extraordinary private retreat in one of the High Desert's most iconic landscapes.
5188 Godwin Road features a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence with a flex space ideal for an office or 2nd bedroom totaling approximately 1,000 sq. ft., while neighboring 5148 Godwin Road offers an intimate 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence of approximately 680 sq. ft. Both homes date to 1958, carrying the character and soul of early Wonder Valley desert living.
Together, the two parcels encompass approximately 10 fully fenced acres with a private shared well, creating a rare sense of independence, privacy and space. Perched within the wide-open Wonder Valley landscape, the property enjoys spectacular 180-degree views, dramatic sunrises and sunsets, distant Joshua Tree National Park vistas and the extraordinary dark skies that make this area so special.
This is more than acreage, it is a piece of Wonder Valley history. The property's well once played a role in the surrounding desert community, with water stored in a tank elevated on cinder-block supports and used for water delivery in the valley. Today, that historic structure has been creatively reimagined as an outdoor swing-bed retreat, a small reminder of the property's desert past.
The two residences create endless possibilities: establish a private family compound, live in one home while operating the second as a guest residence or vacation rental, create an artist or creative retreat, or continue building upon the property's established history as a desert destination. Both homes have previously enjoyed successful rental.
Outdoor living is woven throughout the property with covered gathering spaces, a dramatic stone fireplace, spa/jacuzzi areas, a spot to put an above ground pool and numerous places to relax beneath the vast desert sky. The smaller residence adds its own distinctive personality with warm Spanish-inspired details, a sunken living room and Saltillo tile, while the main residence offers classic vintage desert character and inviting indoor/outdoor living.
Properties like this are increasingly difficult to replicate: two homes, two 5-acre parcels, 10 fenced acres, a private well, panoramic views and authentic Wonder Valley history, all in one remarkable property.
Location
State CA
County San Bernardino
Area Dc730 - Wonder Valley
Zoning RL5
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Brick Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Partial, Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers
Heating Ductless, Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Ductless, Evaporative Cooling, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring Laminate, Stone
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Fire Pit, Living Room
Laundry Dryer Included, Outside, Propane Dryer Hookup, Washer Included
Exterior
Exterior Feature Awning(s)
Pool None
Community Features Biking, BLM/National Forest, Hiking, Park, Rural
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Propane
View Y/N Yes
View Desert, Hills, Landmark, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Building
Lot Description Desert Back, Desert Front, Horse Property Unimproved, Ranch, Rocks, 6-10 Units/Acre
Sewer Conventional Septic