22430 S Hackberry St, Kirkland, AZ 85362

Along scenic state route 89, nestled in the Weaver Mountains, at an elevation of 4780 feet lies magical Yarnell, Arizona. ''Where the desert breeze meets the mountain air'' Yarnell is said to have the best drinking water, air quality, and 4 season climates in the state (not to mention the dark skies for breathtaking stargazing)! Here you will find this truly exceptional offering on 10.56 acres in Yavapai county. This historic one bedroom one bathroom cottage was originally built in the 30's from a salvaged ranger station. Purchased in 2012 and lovingly rescued, restored and rebuilt by the current owners (completed 2014). Installed new at that time plumbing, HVAC, electric, and water heater (on demand). Yarnell a vibrant, active, and growing community offers a rich history, indigenous artifacts, abundant wildlife and birdwatching (riparian area), gold prospecting, hiking and exploring...and all are right here...literally in your own back yard! Nestled between and abutting the Shrine of St. Joseph and Flora Mae Park this property also maintains a park like atmosphere and the home and outbuildings convey the feel of an old western town. Restored to be warm, cozy, easy to maintain, energy efficient, and economical it has proven itself to be all they had hoped and more. No attention to detail was lost on this home or outbuildings. At this elevation you will find the cottage, shed-n-breakfast (heat and AC), pumphouse/gazebo/pond deck, stage with functional well, bucket and pulley, a barn (saloon, cantina, storage), a chapel/one room schoolhouse, a mercantile (3 bay storage) and a tipi (two additional tipis and one additional set of poles convey) At the upper part of your property at approximately another 130 feet in elevation you have a gated private entrance. A very different environment with sage brush, boulders and views that go on forever! Up here you will find privacy, a tiny off grid glamping A frame, a large stargazing deck, claw foot soaking tub, dressing latrine with shower, a fenced private garden/pet exercise yard and large shed. Here also is where you will find the best views in Yarnell of three important local icons. Yarnell's pride and joy the "Boulder Mountain", also the works of two famous and renowned artists Felix Lucero The Shrine of St. Joseph of The Mountains and Allessio Cararro The Grotto. Mulberry, Plum, Apricot, peach, apple, cherry, blackberry elderberry, walnuts, iris, periwinkle, roses, poppies, wisteria, stargazers, allium, sage, ivy and more await you each year. Since it's completion in 2014 this property has become a hub of activity for the entire community and beyond. Many have attended events here. Weddings, memorials, reunions, fundraisers music festivals, the Miller Creek Rubber Duck races, Halloween performance and party, a Dickens of a Christmas, "senior Prom" and more... Enjoy this lovely place as your own private paradise and staycation or generate income as an event venue for micro weddings, Air BnB, retreat, sub divide...the possibilities are endless with this one of a kind opportunity. Come and see this special place and see if the rumored 'Yarnell Vortex' beckons you to stay.