A custom-built, midcentury A-frame treehouse nestled high above the treetops in Crestline, CA, just hit the market for $669,000.
Built in 1963, the eye-popping residence known as Cabin in the Sky is currently being used as a short-term investment property with a successful history.
“The current owner is only the second owner, which is pretty rare,” says listing agent Brian L. Cohen, of Arrowhead Premier Properties. “It’s a turnkey residence in a spectacular location surrounded by incredible views.”
The serene mountain getaway sits on a private wooded lot.
“It was custom built by the original owners as an escape to the mountains,” Cohen says. “It’s a little oasis hidden in nature.”
The 1,181-square-foot open floor plan boasts vaulted ceilings, a loft-style living room, oversized windows to soak in the views, wood-paneling, and retractable glass walls that open up to expansive multilevel decks designed for entertaining and relaxing.
“There are some built-in furnishings, including the dining room table and built-in cabinet, that were created using timber from the property,” he notes. “There are also original wood floors under the existing floors that were covered because it’s a rental property.”
The three-bedroom residence also features a separate apartment, designed for extended family and friends, that could also be used for rental income.
“It’s a little apartment downstairs that could be an ADU, in-law suite, or even an au-pair suite,” Cohen adds.
Located about an hour and a half northeast of Los Angeles and just a half-hour north of San Bernardino, CA, the property is also ideally sited near Lake Gregory.
“I think the next buyer will be someone who can appreciate being in nature and is looking for a tranquil, meditative environment,” Cohen said.
The three-lot property also boasts a parking deck for three cars and a private hot tub to soak in the mountain and valley views.
While it could continue to be used as a short-term investment, Cohen believes it would also be ideal if utilized as a full-time residence.
“It’s in a great location and offers spectacular views nestled among towering trees,” he said. “It’s truly an architectural gem.”