Idyllwild Open House Beckons With Spectacular Views, Bond-Worthy Design

IDYLLWILD, CA — There is an open house Saturday for the Idyllwild High Rock House, giving potential buyers a rare view of this star studded residence.

The home, located at 52421 Double View Drive in Idyllwild will have an open house from 10 to noon on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to the listing.

"At nearly 6,000 feet above sea level, tucked into a private ridge in Idyllwild, High Rock House feels less like a mountain home and more like a film set waiting for its opening shot," a spokesperson for the property says.

The three bedroom, three bathroom home is selling for $1.4 million home is 2,920 square feet, and offers a free standing fireplace, clawfoot bathtub, updated kitchen all in glorious fixtures and design.

This is the "ultimate of Idyllwild lifestyle, where mountain-meets-city vibes rule the day, according to the listing agent.

"The home has been reimagined from the studs by actor Emrhys Cooper and writer/producer Donal Brophy," they said.

Built in 1973, the High Rock House residence was transformed into a dramatic, design-forward retreat the current owners describe as “James Bond villain meets exiled Italian count.”

Together, they infused the property with eclectic glamour, storytelling, and a deep respect for place—creating a retreat that feels both intimate and cinematic.

"The result is a soulful, cinematic sanctuary where mountain ruggedness meets theatrical glamour," they say. Indeed, the home offers sweeping Mount San Jacinto views, indoor-outdoor living on both levels, and spaces designed as much for storytelling as for escape.

Idyllwild has long attracted creatives and cultural icons, from Dolly Parton to Sean Connery, reinforcing the town’s quietly legendary appeal.

It snows on occasion, and offers stunning mountain vistas and hiking trails for those who love the great outdoors

See the full listing here, visit the open house Saturday, and if you're lucky, you can call this Double View Drive delight your future mountain home.