66725 FLORA AVE Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

What creates an excellent piece of art? Clean lines, attention to detail and a pleasing balance of usage and comfort from front to back. Expect it all with this superb 3 Bedroom and 3 Bath, 1485 SF hillside residence in Desert Hot Springs. Built in 1957, this home has been lovingly renovated and modernized. The infrastructure and design essentials are up to the minute yet show respect for the original elements that make this home special. Beneath the metal roof that was installed in 2019 beautiful desert xeriscapes and plantings create a peaceful curb appeal while the bold exterior color palette gives serene vibes. Selections such as rock walls, locally obtained obsidian boulders, and a canopied front parking area welcome you to the glassed Front Door Entry. You are welcomed into a spacious room that has delightful versatility and a whitened beam ceiling. Recently renovated with Garage Doors and a direct entry to the rest of the home, it is currently an Artist Studio. Natural light comes through the 2019 windows and the door to the first of many private Patio areas. But this is just the introduction to the rest of this well laid-out home. Entering the Living Room that has it all see the primary focal point of the original brick wall of the wood burning Fireplace Opposite is the inset Dining Area that is large enough to entertain in style below the tall art wall. Living Room beamed ceilings continue through the rest of the home and has a contemporary custom ceiling fan that complements the others installed in the Bedrooms which helps to create efficient whole house air flow. Double French Doors allow for more natural light and open access to the Patio. A great room feel is made with the open entry Kitchen that has the updated amenities you require in the appliances, installed beneath a bank of clerestory windows. Enjoy preparing a meal for family and friends with your gas range, dishwasher, and disposal that were not original to the build. Superb, functional countertops give you more than enough space to prepare your best. The private spaces have a great degree of separation from the public areas. On the North side of the home is the Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom and a full Bath, plus the Laundry Room. The Master Bedroom has extra storage spaces above the Closet, a cozy en-suite Bath with a retro tiled shower and a separate exterior Entry Door to the front of the home. That would allow for this to be a fantastic guest or short-term rental capability. The 2nd larger Bedroom and a separate full Bath is located here just down the small Hallway set with built-in shelving. The commodes have been updated to low flow and the rest of the Baths have been lovingly modernized. The HV/AC system and HW Heater were replaced in 2018/2019. You have Evaporative too, so efficient! The other side of the home has a Hallway with a sizeable skylight that provides entry to the 3rd Bedroom and 2nd full Bath. The 3rd Bedroom looks out to the charming and sizable rear Patio and Yard. Now comes the greatest place to be in this home, out the Rear Entry Door to the covered Patio with Southern views. Surrounded by rock walls and elements including more obsidian from the Salton Sea area, the plantings have been curated with the best of care. The Rear Yard slopes gently down to more outdoor spaces, with a delightful wood storage Shed at the base. You can create so many special places to sit, relax and enjoy all the work that has gone into making this oasis. With a half dozen areas, you will never be out of options for entertainment. A useful metal Shed is tucked away to give you the work and storage you need. All this is located just moments away from all the amenities, and the fabulous Coachella Valley awaits no more than a half hour away at most. Desert Hot Springs is in its Renaissance and has a vibrant art scene that blends well with this abode. Come and enjoy your artistic home, or use it for an investment opportunity that will reap rewards over and over.