This $900K Cottage Is a Little Slice of Scandinavia Near Joshua Tree

The renovated ’50s home has Japandi interiors, an original brick fireplace, a pool, and prime access to the high desert landscape.

Location: 1564 Hilton Avenue, Yucca Valley, California

Price: $888,000

Year Built: 1951

Renovation Date: 2021

Renovation Designer: Todd Nickey of Nickey Kehoe

Footprint: 840 square feet (2 bedrooms, 2 baths)

Lot Size: 5 acres

From the Agent: "A simple but extraordinary desert oasis on five sublime acres near Joshua Tree. Heiwa Cottage was reimagined and rebuilt in 2021 with careful attention to detail, form, and function. Conceived as a hybrid between a Scandinavian fisherman’s cottage and a Japanese country home, the space exudes warmth, calm, and quiet beauty. The home features two bedrooms, two baths, flagstone floors, and an original brick fireplace that anchors the living space. The primary bedroom opens to a sun-soaked patio with a pool, spa, and outdoor shower. Nestled within an incredible native desert garden, the home blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Brought to life by Todd Nickey, cofounder of the renowned design studio Nickey Kehoe, Heiwa Cottage is a rare and refined retreat in the high desert offering privacy, presence, and a deep sense of place. Located in Yucca Mesa, just 15 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park."

The tiered brick fireplace is original to the home.

Roman Tyukayev

"We wanted the house to be warm, transporting, and monastic," says Todd Nickey, the designer.

Roman Tyukayev

The property is named Heiwa Cottage after the Japanese word for peace.

Roman Tyukayev

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