A Tahoe Treat
The Sierra Star estate offers a gorgeous mountain setting and phenomenal recreational opportunities
by William Wichert
Three years ago, this Lake Tahoe property had become one of the largest and most luxurious spots in the northern Nevada town of Incline Village. With its mountainous views and more than 300 feet of shoreline, there was only one thing missing-a name.
Location: Incline Village, Nevada
Price: $60 million
Acreage: 4.5 acres
Special Features: A 16,000-square-foot carriage house, perfect for the collector.
Additional Comments: Incline Village, an incorporated township of less than 10,000 people, has two golf courses, three beaches and its own ski area for residents.
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Finding one would be easy. Sitting on the outside deck, all one had to do was look to the sky for the answer. "We saw one star in particular," recalls Realtor Kent J. Symons, "and the owner said that's what this place is-the Sierra Star."
Today, the Sierra Star remains one of the area's most precious lakefront jewels: a 4.25-acre property encompassing a man-made waterfall, an 11,000-square-foot main residence, and two guest houses, each comprising more than 4,300 square feet. As the region's biggest property with the most amenities, says Symons, the Sierra Star speaks for itself.
Its size and spaciousness make for a private location to enjoy the year-round beauty of Lake Tahoe, whether at a corporate conference or a family party. Several bedrooms boast a panoramic view of the lake, and two 10-by-150-foot piers stretch into the water.
The property already has hosted a diverse array of guests, from Hong Kong business clients to motorcycle enthusiasts heading to an annual Reno event, in a space that Symons would best describe as "ultra-comfortable." "You're all just enjoying the beauty of the mountainous atmosphere," says Symons, who has listed this property at $60 million. "It's just an idyllic feeling."
But the feature that has caught the attention of interested buyers from as far away as Romania, Italy and Switzerland is the three-story, 16,000-square-foot carriage house where personal treasures can be displayed with showroom quality, Symons adds. This state-of-the-art facility also contains a 60-foot elevator with the capacity to lift 70,000-pound recreation vehicles. In short, it's "a collector's dream come true," says Symons. "As far as I'm concerned, there's nothing like it in the world," he says. A vacant, .75-acre lot with developable quality also sits within the property, whose security features include a 6-foot-high wrought-iron fence with numerous security cameras situated throughout the grounds.
Five airports, numerous golf courses and seven major ski resorts are within an hour's drive, but Symons says the Sierra Star is all one needs to enjoy the splendor of the Lake Tahoe region. "It's a complete, self-sufficient entity," he says. "You won't want to leave the property."
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