




THE GODWIN ESTATE | A VINTAGE WONDER VALLEY DESERT COMPOUND Rare opportunity to own an authentic 10-acre Wonder Valley compound featuring two separate vintage desert homes, each situated on its own 5-acre parcel, offered together to create an extraordinary private retreat in one of the High Desert's most iconic landscapes. 5188 Godwin Road features a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence with a flex space ideal for an office or 2nd bedroom totaling approximately 1,000 sq. ft., while neighboring 5148 Godwin Road offers an intimate 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence of approximately 680 sq. ft. Both homes date to 1958, carrying the character and soul of early Wonder Valley desert living. Together, the two parcels encompass approximately 10 fully fenced acres with a private shared well, creating a rare sense of independence, privacy and space. Perched within the wide-open Wonder Valley landscape, the property enjoys spectacular 180-degree views, dramatic sunrises and sunsets, distant Joshua Tree National Park vistas and the extraordinary dark skies that make this area so special. This is more than acreage, it is a piece of Wonder Valley history. The property's well once played a role in the surrounding desert community, with water stored in a tank elevated on cinder-block supports and used for water delivery in the valley. Today, that historic structure has been creatively reimagined as an outdoor swing-bed retreat, a small reminder of the property's desert past. The two residences create endless possibilities: establish a private family compound, live in one home while operating the second as a guest residence or vacation rental, create an artist or creative retreat, or continue building upon the property's established history as a desert destination. Both homes have previously enjoyed successful rental. Outdoor living is woven throughout the property with covered gathering spaces, a dramatic stone fireplace, spa/jacuzzi areas, a spot to put an above ground pool and numerous places to relax beneath the vast desert sky. The smaller residence adds its own distinctive personality with warm Spanish-inspired details, a sunken living room and Saltillo tile, while the main residence offers classic vintage desert character and inviting indoor/outdoor living. Properties like this are increasingly difficult to replicate: two homes, two 5-acre parcels, 10 fenced acres, a private well, panoramic views and authentic Wonder Valley history, all in one remarkable property.
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,524
Lot Size
435,600 sqft
Year Built
1958
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
0
Garage Total
0
MLS #
JT26183318
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Brick Walls, Ceiling Fans, Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down
Flooring
Laminate, Stone
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood Burning
Accessibility
Grab Bars
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry
Outside, Propane Dryer Hookup
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Ductless, Evaporative Cooling, Wall Window Units
Heating
Ductless, Fireplaces, Propane, Wall Furnace
Total Parking Spaces
7
Carport Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
6
Parking Features
Unpaved
Patio & Porch
Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone
Fencing
Chain Link
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Block, Drywall, Flagstone, Fiberglass Siding, Concrete, Plaster
Lot Features
Six To Ten Units Acre, Desert Back, Desert Front, Horse Property, Ranch, Rocks
Spa Features
Above Ground
Sewer
Septic Tank
Water Source
Well
Biking, Hiking, Near National Forest, Park, Rural
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