53220 Rockmere Drive

A 500squarefoot upper deck and 250squarefoot lower deck provide some of the best views in IdyllwildPine Cove facing Tahquitz Peak Lily Rock and Thomas Mountain To the left is Marion Mountain and to the right is the famous Mount Palomar observatory The timeless allure of the original cabin has been beautifully preserved anchored by a massive stone fireplace and round stainedglass window The great room walls are clad in artfully crafted reclaimed barnwood featuring bespoke details like a striking starburst design above the mantel In the kitchen the original cabinetry was carefully retained and extended with naturaledge exposed shelving It now sits alongside premium modern updates including a new herringbone slate floor pebbled black granite countertops a Viking range and a retro Smeg refrigerator The space is beautifully completed with a vintage dining table and chairs The spacious primary bedroom features two large windows positioned to offer absolute privacy as well as a generously sized closet The mainlevel hall bath is finished in warm stained pine featuring a liveedge pine slab vanity top a glasswalled shower and a linen closet Up the liveedge pine steps a raised roofline creates a cozy loft that features a private retreat tucked into the eaves yet filled with natural light from the large windows complete with two builtin beds one king one queen The home was stripped to the framing with all siding removed insulation replaced with highefficiency spray foam and the wiring plumbing HVAC and ductwork redone The entire exterior was reshingled in clear cedar beneath a brandnew roof Additionally a new commercialgrade foundation was engineered to support the historic structure and an entirely new lowerlevel private entrance addition was excavated and constructed beneath the original cabin This guest suite mirrors the main homes aesthetic with reclaimed oak floors and barnwood walls The bedroom integrates the natural landscape with an exposed granite boulder adjacent to a builtin platform bed The guest suite includes a kitchenette with an undercounter sink a stacked washerdryer and closet The bath features a vintage sink and vanity alongside a rainhead shower built directly around another massive natural boulder French doors open from the guest suite onto a wraparound deck From there stairs wind through mature black oaks pines and manzanita down to a midlevel landing with outdoor