Welcome to Sorrel House, a custom-built architectural estate, set atop a bluff bordering protected Wildlands Conservancy and Pioneertown Mountains Preserve acreage that could remain untouched for generations. The views from this property are some of the finest in the hi-desert.
Designed with a contemporary modern, minimalist/brutalist aesthetic, the home draws inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy—“of the hill, not on the hill”—seamlessly integrating structure and landscape into Organic Modern design.
The Santa Barbara smooth-finish stucco wrapping the home mirrors the tone of the surrounding buttes, creating a striking yet harmonious presence. Inside, custom earthen plaster walls, concrete floors, and hand-crafted white oak cabinetry deliver a refined, tactile desert-luxe experience. Oversized white oak doors and expansive sliders in every bedroom open effortlessly to the pool terrace, dissolving the boundary between indoor and outdoor living.
The resort-caliber exterior features a large in-ground pool with waterfall spa, and a shaded dining pavilion just off the kitchen—perfectly oriented for sunrise coffees, golden hour dinners, and stargazing nights. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, with floor-to-ceiling tadelakt plaster, dual showers, and a dramatic wall-sunken overhead rain shower.
Additional highlights include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a dedicated laundry room, and a large garage currently laid out as a yoga / fitness studio. Thoughtfully landscaped with native desert flora for beauty and low maintenance. Offered fully turnkey furnished. Bonus parcel with flat graded space, ideal for a future barn, studio, ADU, pickleball court or whatever your vision may inspire (buyer to check). Hike into The Preserve or walk over to Pappy & Harriet's for dinner & a show. Whether as a private retreat or a high-performing luxury rental, Sorrel House stands as a singular offering in one of the hi-desert’s most coveted settings.
Sold for $1,557,000
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Bought with:
April Kass, DRE #01970385
Backbeat Homes
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT26065349
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSPrice history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Sold | $1,557,000-13.3%$857/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Pending sale | $1,795,000$988/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Contingent | $1,795,000$988/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $1,795,000-5.3%$988/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+46108.2%$1,043/sqft |
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| 6/29/2011 | Sold | $4,101-31.6%$2/sqft |
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| 7/16/2004 | Sold | $6,000$3/sqft |
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