Linda Taalman off-grid desert house listed for $1.65M in Lone Pine, CA

An off-grid residence designed by Linda Taalman in Lone Pine, California, is now on the market for $1,650,000. This 1,200-square-foot home is situated on a 40-acre lot nestled between Death Valley and the Eastern Sierra. Constructed over eight years by Karen and Gary Rathburn—four of which were done manually—the house was a gift from Karen's father. Taalman's approach to desert modernism incorporates glass and steel, utilizing prefabrication and modular techniques to lessen environmental impact. The property boasts sweeping views of the Eastern Sierra, including Lone Pine Peak, Mount Langley, Owens Lake, Inyo Mountains, and Alabama Hills, known for being the backdrop of over 400 films. Large windows and open terraces create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor areas. The listing is represented by agents Jeremy Howe Steenblik and Nate Cole from moderncaliforniahouse.com.