The best 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Upper Friendly Hills, nestled in a peaceful neighborhood with stunning desert views. Purchased 11 years ago, much of this home has been meticulously rebuilt from the inside out, featuring modernized electrical and plumbing, new energy-efficient dual-pane windows, and a silent-running swamp cooler for year-round comfort. The stylish kitchen, remodeled in 2021, boasts all new countertops, beautifully refurbished cabinetry with farmhouse pulls and stainless-steel sink with reverse osmosis filtering system, Maytag electric double-oven and brand new stainless appliances including Whirlpool gas stove-top and microwave, stainless dishwasher and refrigerator. Sliding glass doors off the kitchen lead to a huge screened-in porch, perfect for enjoying the multi-tiered, fully landscaped garden with mature trees. Spanning over 18,000 square feet, the property is fully fenced for privacy and security, with an attached 2-car garage equipped with washer/dryer & refrigerator. Just minutes from the west entrance of Joshua Tree Monument and close to major amenities, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and two Farmers Markets, this home is also within reach of great schools, Palm Springs (45-minute drive), and a 2-hour drive to Los Angeles and San Diego. This well-built and well-maintained home offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern living, making it an ideal retreat. Simply the best move-in-ready home per-sq-ft in Upper Friendly Hills!