Description
A storied 1935 desert ranch, reimagined for modern off-grid living amid one of the densest Joshua tree forests in the world.Welcome to Historic Thunderbird Ranch, an expansive 15-acre equestrian retreat spanning two APNs, surrounded by untouched BLM wilderness, where quiet, privacy, and wide-open horizon lines define the experience. This rare property lives self-sufficiently, powered by an owned solar array with well-fed, automated water storage and filtration, plus owned propane infrastructure, desert independence at its most complete.Crafted with artisan detail, the home blends rustic authenticity with elevated, textural finishes: antique hardwood floors worn beautifully with time, hand-poured concrete countertops, custom wood cabinetry, and patina-rich steel window frames that frame the landscape like shifting paintings. Updated appliances support everyday ease, while thoughtful additions shape a retreat rooted in wellness and wildness, an outdoor shower, infrared sauna, cold plunge, large cowboy pool, and wood-heated hot tub.Designed for equestrian lifestyle, the property includes established fencing and a riding ring, with room to expand, explore, or create. The surrounding land feels unspoiled and cinematic, rolling Joshua tree groves, granite formations, and the timeless silence of high desert open space.More than acreage, this is a legacy ranch, a self-reliant sanctuary built for connection to land, sky, and stillness.
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2BEDS
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15ACRES
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1BATHS
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01/2 BATHS
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1,408SQFT
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$703$/SQFT
School Ratings & Info
Description
A storied 1935 desert ranch, reimagined for modern off-grid living amid one of the densest Joshua tree forests in the world.Welcome to Historic Thunderbird Ranch, an expansive 15-acre equestrian retreat spanning two APNs, surrounded by untouched BLM wilderness, where quiet, privacy, and wide-open horizon lines define the experience. This rare property lives self-sufficiently, powered by an owned solar array with well-fed, automated water storage and filtration, plus owned propane infrastructure, desert independence at its most complete.Crafted with artisan detail, the home blends rustic authenticity with elevated, textural finishes: antique hardwood floors worn beautifully with time, hand-poured concrete countertops, custom wood cabinetry, and patina-rich steel window frames that frame the landscape like shifting paintings. Updated appliances support everyday ease, while thoughtful additions shape a retreat rooted in wellness and wildness, an outdoor shower, infrared sauna, cold plunge, large cowboy pool, and wood-heated hot tub.Designed for equestrian lifestyle, the property includes established fencing and a riding ring, with room to expand, explore, or create. The surrounding land feels unspoiled and cinematic, rolling Joshua tree groves, granite formations, and the timeless silence of high desert open space.More than acreage, this is a legacy ranch, a self-reliant sanctuary built for connection to land, sky, and stillness.
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