Mojave Minimalist Home & Goat Mountain Views

By Kimberly Ridley

Goat Mountain is a 12,207-foot-elevation summit in California’s King’s Canyon National Park. The alpine mountain is named for its population of mountain sheep, which early settlers mistakenly called goats. Nestled in the Mojave Desert, in the shadow of this iconic mountain, is the Goat Mountain House, a contemporary, modern minimalist design. A rare gem for those who value architecture as art, the high desert retreat has hit the market for $1.1 million.

The generous property includes two homes, a main residence and a guest house, each with a unique sculptural design. Inspired by California’s classic mid-century moderns, the main house features clean lines and soaring ceilings. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls showcase panoramic views of the peaceful scenery, offering a chance to view wrap-around sunrises and sunsets. The expansive kitchen features a generous central island and connects to the living spaces through an airy open floor plan. Two bedrooms share a spa-like bath. Outside, find a shaded patio with beautiful west-facing views and a lovely mature olive tree. 

The guest house mirrors the main residence’s stark look, with black smooth stucco exteriors and high ceilings. A kitchenette joins two bedrooms and a bath for a serene and relaxing experience. A second patio features a wood-paneled hot tub, perfect for quiet mornings or clear nights under the stars. A stone outdoor fireplace and planter boxes with cacti complete the compound. 

Located in San Bernardino County’s Landers neighborhood, the home is surrounded by the peace and grandeur of the desert. It is only minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, famous for rugged rock formations and the namesake tree, which grows only in the Mojave Desert. Despite the seclusion of the desert, civilization is only a short drive away. The culinary oasis of La Copine, the historic structure The Integration (a one-of-a-kind installation created as an electrostatic generator for the purpose of rejuvenation and time travel), and shops and dining at Pioneertown and Yucca Valley are all within easy access. The Goat Mountain House is equally functional as a main residence, vacation retreat, or short-term rental. 

California’s Mojave Desert is a unique landscape home to stark vistas and many unique plants and animals, including the California Barrel Cactus, Desert Tortoise, Bighorn Sheep, Roadrunner, and Coyote. Far from the city lights, it offers an opportunity to view starry skies and meteor showers. The magic of the desert has long drawn creative types, including major celebrities James Cagney, Frank Zappa and Ray Bradbury.

The listing is held by Reagan Richter at Compass and Clayton Baldwin at Kinetic Properties.

Source: www.compass.com