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THE GODWIN ESTATE | A VINTAGE WONDER VALLEY DESERT COMPOUND Rare opportunity to own an authentic 10-acre Wonder Valley compound featuring two separate vintage desert homes, each situated on its own 5-acre parcel, offered together to create an extraordinary private retreat in one of the High Desert's most iconic landscapes. 5188 Godwin Road features a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence with a flex space ideal for an office or 2nd bedroom totaling approximately 1,000 sq. ft., while neighboring 5148 Godwin Road offers an intimate 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence of approximately 680 sq. ft. Both homes date to 1958, carrying the character and soul of early Wonder Valley desert living. Together, the two parcels encompass approximately 10 fully fenced acres with a private shared well, creating a rare sense of independence, privacy and space. Perched within the wide-open Wonder Valley landscape, the property enjoys spectacular 180-degree views, dramatic sunrises and sunsets, distant Joshua Tree National Park vistas and the extraordinary dark skies that make this area so special. This is more than acreage, it is a piece of Wonder Valley history. The property's well once played a role in the surrounding desert community, with water stored in a tank elevated on cinder-block supports and used for water delivery in the valley. Today, that historic structure has been creatively reimagined as an outdoor swing-bed retreat, a small reminder of the property's desert past. The two residences create endless possibilities: establish a private family compound, live in one home while operating the