$678,000

Late afternoon does something special here. The trees cast long shadows across the gravel, the brick begins to glow, and the sky over Wickenburg takes over the view. From this hilltop setting, five acres fall away into the surrounding desert, opening the property to layers of rugged hills, distant mountains and city lights after dark. It feels removed from the commotion without feeling cut off from the town below.The house is wonderfully at ease in its surroundings. Exposed brick, original wood flooring in the living room, ceiling beams and built-in cabinetry give the interior a warmth that does not need to be manufactured, while skylights and broad windows bring in the desert light. There is personality here, too, in the solid wood details and rooms that were designed to be lived in rather than simply looked at. A long living room and window-lined Arizona room each have a fireplace, offering one space for quiet evenings and another with enough room for everyone to settle in.The main home with 2707 sf, offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the separate 680 sf guest house contains an additional bedroom and bathroom, giving visitors, extended family or a long-term guest a home base of their own. Many of the property's most important improvements are the ones you may not notice right away. Recent work includes updated flooring in other parts of the home, paint, trim, doors and lighting, along with 3 phase 200 amp power, newer kitchen appliances, replaced water heaters, roof sealing, exterior paint, updated irrigation, exterior water lines and improvements to the private well connections. Three garage spaces provide room for vehicles and projects, while the RV pad and hookup are ready when company arrives with their own accommodations. Horses are permitted, and without an HOA, the acreage has room to become what its next owner needs it to be.This is a home for someone who wants privacy without isolation, useful land without giving up a comfortable house, and the kind of view that changes by the hour. The sunsets may be what first get your attention, but the character, flexibility and freedom of the property are what make it worth staying for.