A midcentury residence nestled among the pines in Idyllwild, CA owned by a co-founder of BondIt Media Capital, the financier behind projects like Terrifier 3 and Netflix’s Woman of the Hour, has just hit the market for $1,250,000
Built in 1979, the three-bedroom dwelling known as Cedar Treehouse was designed by architect Dennis McGuire and is owned by Luke Taylor and his wife Erica Taylor
Found throughout the sun-soaked 2,488-square-foot interior are vaulted ceilings, exposed redwood beams, expansive windows, slate floors, and custom wood cabinetry
“The way the architect brought the natural light into the home is incredible,” listing agent Daniel Miracle of Compass tells Realtor.com. “In the kitchen, the skylights are actually a glass roof above the sink and dining room table.”
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Created to feel as though it was part of the forest, the thoughtfully modernized structure, updated to honor McGuire’s design legacy, is surrounded by spectacular views of Lily Rock and the mountains
“An awesome way to experience the house is to see it in different seasons. Winter lighting is completely different from summer lighting,” says Miracle. “The architect’s original concept was to keep nature and man together, which is what makes this house so special.”
A living room features a wood-burning fireplace, oversized windows, and glass doors that open up to a partially covered deck
“My absolute favorite part of the house is at the apex of the living room,” he adds. “The glass brings in light into the bedroom and living room. It explodes throughout the house because of that. Dennis McGuire is well known in Idyllwild, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo. His big thing is trying, while living in the house, to understand that you are still in nature. With his homes, he wanted to create a collaboration with nature.”
The sleek kitchen with custom wood cabinetry has a separate light-filled dining area surrounded by windows to soak in the treetop views
“When the sellers bought the home, they did a lot of renovations to bring it to the level that it is right now,” Miracle notes. “It is one of the top five rentals, but buyers should do their due diligence in terms of permitting. It’s such a special property with a great design and incredible views of the mountains. It has got everything you want.”
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Offered fully furnished, the home’s open floor plan offering Scandinas a primary suite with spa-inspired bathroom offering a soaking tub, vanity with dual sinks, and glass shower
“It could be a second home for someone who wants a super magical property or it could also be used as a full-time residence,” says Miracle. “The opportunities are endless.”
A lower level studio with separate entrance could be used as a guest suite or multigenerational living
“The studio apartment could be used by an older child so that the parents could have their own separate space,” he says. “There is a small kitchenette that could also be turned into a full kitchen and you could rent it out as a residence.”
Located withing walking distance of restaurants, cafes, galleries, shops and live music, the property also boasts a one-car garage and a covered carport with bridge access to the kitchen
“It’s a block away from the Upper North Circle, which is the higher end of Idyllwild. The 4th of July parade and Halloween parade start at Four Corners, which is a block from this house. It’s really special to be that close to these events,” says Miracle
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Kellie Speed is a contributor to Realtor.com. As a writer and editor, she has worked for a variety of online and print publications, including Inked magazine, Jetset, Westchester magazine, JustLuxe, The Boston Globe, and U.S. Veterans Magazine. A Massachusetts native, Kellie attended Northeastern University for journalism, was previously the Boston editor for Haute Living, and contributed to Avalon Publishing’s Moon Metro Boston guidebook. Kellie writes celebrity profiles and covers restaurants, travel, and lifestyle.
