List Price $399,000 - Closed
3bed-2bath- 1,723 sqft, 5ac land
Welcome to Rancho Mesa: One of the original – longtime established – Wonder Valley vacation rentals, predating Airbnb’s existence; and should they disappear, this baby’s gonna survive! Come hell or highwater, nothing stops Rancho Mesa. Sure, there’s a wash running through the property but it’s never breached the house to our knowledge; if worried about high water, run for the hills. Down here in the flats, it’s party time (for god’s sake, respect you neighbors). Rare opportunity to purchase the Desert Rat Pack house, a revered vacation rental coming on the market for the first time in over 15 years. The unusual blending of incongruous architectural styles raises this property’s Kitsch Factor into the stratosphere, in all the best possible ways. The word RETRO, often used and abused – here, it’s a lived experience. As one observant guest noted, “Bear in mind, this is not "updated-retro-chic," but an authentic Period House.” Straight up Time-Capsule. Please note, however, this is strictly the Midcentury Modern (1958) interior. Open the door and step outside – welcome Spanish Colonial: Somewhere between the 1950s and now, a wraparound exterior porch was added complete with paved sidewalks and roofs for shade. One of the few houses in the desert where every door – entire exterior of house (sans garage) – is shaded by sturdy roof upheld by Spanish arches. Cool, literally and figuratively. Massive 2-Bay, 4-Car Garage, could be reconfigured for a plethora of uses, including but not limited to studio (art/music/sculpture), junior ADU for additional permitted living space (buyer to check), game room, den, storage, etc. Spacious interior includes a large cook’s kitchen, fireplace and plenty of hang space. Exterior includes above ground pool, spa, outdoor shuffleboard court supplementing a large concrete hang porch, extending well into the large 5 acre parcel, almost as though you just stepped from the ocean – receded an epoch ago – and onto the beach. As for water, no longer rely on city pipes and meters – you have your own well. As for presentation, pull into the driveway at night graced by 5 huge palm trees illuminating your arrival in several regards. Bottom line, this is one bad ass pad. It ain’t for everyone. We don’t care if you don’t like it, because we do. In fact, it’s for the rare discerning few. For you: Welcome to the Desert Rat Pack
