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Wild West Jail Cell Compliments Eclectic Calif. Desert Home Built From Worldly Treasures

WOW House: The amazing — and truly unique — Joshua Tree home was build over the course of two decades by a globe-trotting couple.

JOSHUA TREE, CA — Sometimes a home is built in a matter of weeks. Sometimes residences take months, or even years to complete. But a select few take decades. So is the case with this dream-inspired Joshua Tree compound, located among 225 acres of the beautiful Southern California desert.

The globe-trotting duo behind the eclectic enclave tells the Desert Sun that they have included treasures from their travels into the home's architecture, adding pieces overthe last 22+ years. (For example, a bench constructed from Copacabana sidewalks.)

Carrying back bits of other cultures and countries in their backpacks home, they've amassed an amazing collection – which could all now be yours for $4.5 million. 'Mojave Rock Ranch,' as the hideaway has been dubbed, hit the market this summer.

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It's located about an hour north of Palm Springs and just outside of Joshua Tree National Park. Check it out in the attached photos above, and be sure to click through to see 44 more amazing images!

  • Address: 2015 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, California
  • Price: $4,500,000
  • Square Feet:
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1 Baths
  • Built: 1958
  • Features: Nestled amongst 225 pristine acres of the Joshua Tree desert sits Mojave Rock Ranch. Panoramic views envelop this tranquil hideaway, perched next to a gold mine from yesteryear. Expertly designed desert landscape flows throughout the property, complimenting the organic architecture. Modern comforts await at this reimagined 1950's era homestead cabin that has undergone a 22 year rebirth. The property offers views from every room, covered outdoor living space, heated pool and spa, wine cellar, helipad and many unique features including a jail cell from the wild west and self sustaining lily ponds. This escape spans 8 contiguous parcels, backs up to untouched BLM land, acts as a nature preserve and is not far from the entrance to the National Park. A museum on property celebrates its rich history. The eclectic sophistication of this property has been the backdrop for photo shoots, drawn journalists and Hollywood elite to stand awestruck by its beautiful uniqueness

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

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