$499,000

Meet Sunny & Vale: two distinct desert dwellings sharing one beautifully private, nearly half-acre parcel in Twentynine Palms. Sunny, the 1,340-square-foot main house, is thoroughly desert modern, with soaring 14-foot ceilings, exposed industrial ductwork, warm cork floors and a fantastic view of the Pinto Mountains from her front porch. A white-painted brick fireplace anchors the living room. Black steel-framed windows and generous glass doors fill the space with light and connect it to the outdoors. A breakfast nook showcases the home's original steel windows and shelving, plus a new built-in banquette, ideal for morning lattes or game nights. The spacious kitchen features plywood-clad cabinetry, solid-surface counters and a vintage O'Keefe & Merritt gas stove that brings serious character, with ample room for cooking, gathering and entertaining. Two bedrooms include a primary suite with a private bath and terra-cotta floors. There's also a second bath, central heat and air, and abundant storage. Out back, a patio and hot tub create a private spot for soaking beneath the desert sky. Vale, the approximately 600-square-foot permitted detached ADU, has a personality all her own. Whitewashed brick walls, concrete floors and a peaked wood-plank ceiling give it a rustic, tucked-away feel. A fireplace with its original red-brick hearth anchors the living space, and tall, slender windows and a black-framed glass door bring in natural light. A built-in sleeping nook beside the fireplace makes a cozy spot for reading or the occasional overnight guest. Vale also has a separate bedro