Livin' On The Edge: Must-See Cliffside Retreat Offers Luxury Living In Charming Mountain Town

IDYLLWILD, CA — People often head to Idyllwild to escape the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life in the city, but if you could call this home, who would ever want to leave?

This estate, dubbed Skye Chateau, is located in a private gated community. As soon as you step inside, you're welcomed home to modern luxury with some of the best views imaginable.

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• Address: 55051 Forest Haven Dr, Idyllwild, California
• Price: $1,295,000
• Square Feet: 3629
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3 Baths
• Built: 1970
• Features: SKYE CHATEAU, A magnificent beauty engulfed in spectacular mountain vistas made up of untouchable National Forest Reserve. Located in the private gatedenclave of Alpen Woods, Skye Chateau presents a modern escape for the most discerning buyer. Upon arrival and meandering up the wide and highly manicured street you are detoxed from worldly concerns and transported into a sanctuary of other worldly grandeur. Step through the front door into clean modern luxury that appears to be as much outdoors as indoors. Twin 3-story walls of glass merge before picture perfect views of ("Lily Rock") making it appear to be riding the crest of a mountain wave. Skye Chateau speaks to the custom pedigree of its original design and build; from its stout angular appearance to pure heartwood redwood siding to solid-core hardwood doors, adjoining sliding glass walls, handmade teak vanities, artisan fashioned concrete kitchen and bathroom counters and sinks, & custom Focus Fireplace from France. Spectacular!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.