Home of the Day: Fly-in ranch in Borrego Springs

Tucked away on 1,400 acres in the Anza Borrego desert, this Hacienda-style compound known as Smoketree Ranch is fly-in ready with its own private hangar at the Borrego Air Park. Mosaic tile and stained glass keep the eye moving at the rustic residence, which is comprised of wood, steel and reclaimed timber beam construction with a straw bail infill. Among the features are a subterranean eight-car garage built to provide passive cooling throughout the day, and passive solar used to heat the pool and spa. An observation deck offers sweeping views of the desert and mountain landscapes in every direction.

Location: Smoketree Ranch, Borrego Springs, 92004

Asking price: $3.874 million

Year built: 2006

Architects: Hubbell and Hubbell Architects

House size: 4,768 square feet, five bedrooms, seven bathrooms

Lot size: 1,400 acres

Features: Italian tile, custom cabinetry, chef’s kitchen, formal dining room, living room, outdoor dining area, fireplace, pool, spa, observation deck, detached guest house, airplane hangar with pilot’s quarters, eight-car underground garage, xeriscaping

About the area: There were 52 homes sold in the 92004 ZIP Code over the last six months at an average sale price of $130,443, according to Realtor.com. The average list price for that area is $155,737.

Agent: Kristin Ryner, (858) 603-0278, Keller Williams Realty -- San Diego

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