Overlooking the Sierra mountains, this impressive ranch home stands out as one of the jewels of the Carson Valley. Unique victorian accents, wrap-around porch, gabled roofline, trees, and the mountain backdrop, set this home apart. A private gated tree-lined drive brings you to the home surrounded by trees and 20.17 acres of pasture and hay fields. The 6 bedroom home has a traditional floor-plan with two master suites, and a guest house above the garage.
The kitchen is equipped for even the largest of meals. It features two large refrigerators/freezers, a Thermador 48" cooktop with grill and griddle, a warming drawer, walk-in pantry, breakfast nook, 3-section sink with two garbage disposals, island with prep sink and breakfast counter, and double ovens.
The living room off the kitchen has a beautiful stone gas fireplace and solid hardwood floor, like most of the home. Its ceiling has a deep soffit with beautiful crown moulding and copper colored panel accents with two ceiling fans. From the living room, glass French doors lead to a family room that can be used as a den or office and has its own beautiful fireplace with marble. The formal dining room has high ceilings and is spacious enough for large tables and gatherings.
With 5 bedrooms there is plenty of room for guests. There are two spacious master suites, one upstairs and one downstairs, each offering luxurious bathrooms with garden tubs, large showers, and walk-in closets. Also upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a large bonus room and office upstairs. The 1,100 square foot guest house above the garage has one an additional bedroom.
The wrap-around porch with Trex decking connects to the garage by a covered breezeway. The garage is large! It’s 40’ x 40’, with 16’ ceilings, a 12’ door on one side and a 8’ double door on the other. It is also heated and has a half bathroom. Above this garage is a 1,160 square foot guest cottage that has a spacious family room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. There is also a 60’ x 40’ garage with two 14’ and one 16’ high doors, with room and doors large enough for anything that fits, such as RV’s, hay, boats. There is a dump and 220 and power for the RV.
Other features include the home’s 20kW generator for backup, which will keep the lights on, no matter the problem. The landscape has plenty of mature trees, lawns, shrubs, and hardscape. The gate opens to a private driveway lined with trees. The parking circle and front of the house have lots of lush landscaping as well. Out back there is a waterfall and paver patio just behind the back of the covered wrap-around porch. There are several spots where a gas line is stubbed in for propane bbqs. The farmland behind provides quality hay and there are fenced in corrals for horses.
The home is located less than a half hour from the famed clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe and less than an hour from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The Carson Valley is surrounded by millions of acres of public lands with fishing, hiking and trails for horses and off road vehicles. It’s truly an outdoor playground in tax-friendly Nevada.
