PERCHED ATOP a RIDGELINE, walking distance to the Joshua Tree National Park, surrounded by panoramic mountain views, you’re in heaven. Privacy, security, serenity – as coyotes howl under the crescent moon. Facing southeast at the rear of the house sits a hot tub, bbq and outdoor gathering area, overlooking vast protected wilderness without a single home for as far as the eye can see, National Park to the horizon. Facing west from the front porch stands snow-capped San Gorgonio in the distance, at 11,500 feet, the tallest in SoCal, amid the glimmering lights of Yucca Valley below. Recently updated, including the showcase second-story studio, an ideal Work From Home space, writer’s retreat or artist’s studio – it even has its own private shaded balcony with some of the best views in the high desert. Reached by an interior staircase or by newly built exterior stairs to allow one to come and go without disturbing the main house below, the second story space adds a rare treat. The spacious home features an open living plan with an island separating the updated kitchen while combining the areas for a perfect social space. The split floor plan places guests down the hall on the south end of the house, while the large master with walkthrough bathroom and closet flows from the north edge of the central living area. Engineered concrete driveway meanders up the steep hillside, protecting against erosion while providing safe, sure-footed driving even in rainy weather (it does rain in the desert, don’t let anyone fool you, it pours). Located on a little-traveled circular road tucked up against National Park with no through traffic – exceptionally rare hilltop location that one must visit.