A nineteen-fifties homesteader ranch with million-dollar views.  First time buyers, weekender, or rental. Has an open concept with multiple areas for entertaining, both inside and out. Set high on 5 pristine acres loaded with Joshua trees, cactus, and other native plants, this home offers great privacy and boundless views.  Dark skies,  never-ending flora and fauna compliment this expansive 1648 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bonus rooms.  Countless updates with attention to preserving the character of the home have been completed.  Approx. 1/2 mile off pavement, close to hiking trails, shopping, eateries, and has views of Joshua Tree National Park just a short drive to the JT park entrance. Perfect escape from the city. Updates include: newer exterior paint, recently replaced roof, evaporative cooler, poured and stained concrete surface floors, a Norwegian wood-burning stove, fenced yard with kennel and dog door, newer exterior doors and hardware, American Vision replacement windows throughout, newer lighting fixtures, paint, resurfaced ceilings, ceiling fans, LED barn light, modern side-by-side refrigerator, newer kitchen faucet, dishwasher, newer kitchen plumbing, newer stainless overhead range exhaust hood, newer subway tile and paint in bathroom, updated wiring, washer and dryer included, custom built 6 x 8 shed, and 4 Desert Willows, 1 Mesquite, and 2 Palo Verde trees planted.  Includes 1 year home warranty plan.