finca-style desert dwelling in california with shipping container pool is up for sale for $798K

a luxurious desert dwelling with a shipping container pool in landers, california, is up for sale for for $798.000 or €681.136,89, as listed on sotheby’s international realty website. located just 10 minutes from joshua tree, the structure was originally built in 1987 and has recently undergone a complete renovation by X8 property and design principal karen mcaloon. the spacious finca-style residence features a bright, open layout with an impressive kitchen, and a shaded patio, while three generous bedrooms and bathrooms with bespoke furnishing and decorative pieces complete the interior.

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the residence, which can be found on sotheby’s international realty includes an airy living and dining space with tall ceilings, exposed trusses, and polished concrete floors. custom frameless doors and windows, a fireplace, and a hand-plastered bench top off the room. anchoring the kitchen is a white quartz island with a prep sink, as well as handmade white oak cabinets from local artisans. 

all three bedrooms are allocated in a separate wing away from the living areas, offering privacy to the occupants. the primary bedroom opens to a private tiled patio and a private toilet with a dual walk-in shower, an oversize soaking tub, pottery sinks, LED vanity mirrors, and a floating toilet. both guest rooms enjoy access to the front patio and feature large closets with custom doors.

a large shipping-container pool with a landscaped fire pit area complete the outdoor areas of the desert dwelling. there’s a partition available, allowing users to split the pool in half to be used as a combo hot tub. surrounded by mature native trees and irrigated new plantings, the residence serves as an ideal hideaway providing privacy, tranquility, and a close connection with the natural surroundings. 

project info:

name: desert dwelling with shipping container pool
marketed by: sotheby’s international realty
price: $798.000 (€681.136,89)
location: landers, california, united states