An Incredible Mountain Retreat Unique to Southern California

This modern minimalist green constructed house, designed by Rick Albertson and completed October, 2015, sits on the edge of Piñon Mesa overlooking the quaint mountain village of Wrightwood, perched in the Swarthout Valley of the San Gabriel Mountains. The home’s western facing window walls frame a spectacular, unobstructed view of the mountains.

Wrightwood, a well-kept secret, sits at 6,000’ elevation and is located a brief 12-minute drive to I-I5, about 35 miles north of Rancho Cucamonga, 70 miles north of much of Orange County. The village forms the easternmost terminus of the inspiring Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) that meanders along the crest line of the San Gabriel Mountains 65 miles or so past Mount Wilson to Los Angeles. The village is well known for its Mountain High Ski Resort and the surrounding recreational areas within the Angeles National Forest.

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 Construction Materials

~ exterior walls and flat roofs constructed from 8” thick SIPS (structural insulated panels); R49 insulation factor

~ poured cement foundation w/code-mandated earthquake bolts, straps

~ flat roofs covered with EPDM rubber; extremely high load bearing rating

~ custom made scuppers and downspouts

~ pex plumbing lines

~ 2” poured cement topped first floor deck; rusted steel railing

~ Elastomeric paint & indoor/outdoor carpet covered second floor deck

Exterior Features

~ dark gray fiberboard cement panels in aluminum channels

~ tongue & groove western red cedar planks

~ corrugated steel sheets

~ acrylic stucco

~ glass/aluminum garage door

~ Milgard triple-pane windows and doors

~ Panoramic window walls (living room, bedroom) open for indoor/outdoor living; screened

~ storage under balcony

~ soft & hard water spigots

Interior Features

~ smooth, hi-quality 5/8” drywall

~ 2”x6” interior framing

~ all LED lights

~ luxury vinyl plank flooring

~ commercial-grade Berber carpet

~ whole house vacuum system

Entryway

~ custom shelving w/LED rope lights

Stairway

~ custom floating stairway, steel railings

~ hidden play fort under stairs

~ stainless steel/glass water fountain

Kitchen

~ “red revolution” quartz kitchen counters; hidden TV lift in island

~ custom European cabinetry

~ hidden appliance cabinet (coffeemaker, toaster)

~ induction cooktop

~ powerful vent fan mounted on exterior of house for quiet operation

Dining Room

~ LED rope lights surround dining room soffit

~ custom shelves dividing dining room from living room

Living Room

~ Panoramic window wall w/screens (view due west)

~ Malm stainless steel gas fireplace

~ built-in Polk Audio surround sound (7 speakers)

~ built-in 12-port RJ/45 Cat 6 Ethernet Terminal

~ 12’ ceiling

Powder Room

~ floating vessel sink

Hall Closets

~ Ikea Kvartal door panels

Master Bedroom

~ Panoramic window wall w/screens

~ walk-In closet

~ secret closet w/trapdoor to crawl space below

Master Bathroom

~ glass vessel sinks

~ hi-quality brushed nickel faucets

~ metallic copper paint

~ floating vanity

~ deep soaking tub

~ heated tile floor; ceiling heater/fan

~ glass block shower wall; glass tiled shower

~ separate toilet room

Office

~ Italian Mendini colored glass blocks inset in wall

~ large window wall

~ draped closet

~ glass desktops

~ brushed steel display panels

~ solar panel meter

Music Studio

~ soundproofed walls, floor

~ “red revolution” quartz desktops

Guest Bathroom

~ custom glass tiled vanity

~ glass vessel sinks

~ infrared sauna bath

Guest Bedroom

~ large window wall

~ draped closet

Garage

~ LiftMaster Jackshaft garage door opener

~ workbench with vise and built-in Craftsman tool chest

~ freestanding Craftsman utility cabinet

~ 11 Craftsman wall cabinets

~ built-in 220V electric heater

~ outdoor deck above garage (accessed from music studio)

~ 12’ ceiling

~ emergency food and water supplies

Outside Living Space

~ outdoor kitchen: sink, gas grill, single burner, refrigerator

~ outdoor shower

~ cushioned storage bench

~ shade pergola

~ outdoor speakers

Landscaping

~ 12 mature Italian Cypress trees

~ 2 Cedar trees

~ Deodar Cedar tree

~ Pom-Pom Juniper shrubs

~ large boulders

~ white, black, sierra gold gravel

~ fenced dog run

~ 1/2 size Bocci Ball court

~ Class-A RV parking area

Utilities

~ 26 solar panels on roof (no electric bill including heating and air conditioning)

~ high efficiency gas furnace, AC

~ AprilAire humidifier

~ electrostatic air cleaner

~ Nest thermostat

~ aluminum architectural design heat registers

~ on demand gas hot water heater

~ water softener

~ filtered kitchen water faucet

~ code-mandated sprinkler system throughout house