Las Vegas Review-Journal (Sunday)
Sustainable Tahoe mountain home lists for $12.75M
Tesla Cybertruck included in the price
The future of sustainable design is taking shape in Clear Creek Tahoe, a private golf and lifestyle mountain community in Northern Nevada.
The contemporary three-level 3532 Knob Point Trail Unit No. 108, under construction, “reimagines” the luxury mountain home by keeping the environment at the forefront.
The home reflects the natural beauty of its surroundings while integrating Tesla’s sustainable, cutting-edge technology — including a complementary Tesla Cybertruck for the buyer.
“We wanted to include the Cybertruck as part of the Tesla package,” said Whisper Homes CEO Omri Suissa, the project’s developer. “We wanted to create an environmentally sustainable home and be sustainable on the road.”
Design innovation unfolds throughout the property with a Tesla solar roof, Tesla Power Walls and a fully integrated solar and energy storage system using generators and battery backup. A Tesla App lets the homeowner control the system, which can take the home off-grid.
“At night, people come home and start using appliances,” Suissa said. “So, you’re using the batteries to power the house. It gives you peace of mind.”
JK Architecture Engineering collaborated with Whisper Homes on the design. According to Jordan Knighton, AIA, JKAE’S principal, Whisper Homes’s vision was to reimagine the luxury mountain home as livable art.
“I found it rewarding working with Whisper Homes because they wanted to incorporate the concept of refined opulence,” Knighton said. “Opulence doesn’t have to shout; it can be more understated. It’s contemporary luxury, yet comforting and relaxing.”
With JKAE, the project team includes Realm Construction and Saint Pierre Interiors.
Listed for $12,750,000 through Mike Dunn of Chase International Luxury Real Estate, the 7,142-square-foot property features two primary suites, three en suite bedrooms, a six-car subterranean garage, an elevator, dual executive offices, a lower-level game room/ flex space, a lap pool and an oversized spa that can accommodate up to 20 guests.
“This is definitely a flagship property for us in Tahoe,” Dunn said. “No home has been designed like this. It is a spectacular representation of the future of mountain modern living.”
The home’s design expresses timeless elegance with layered stone, wood, steel and other natural materials throughout.
“It’s a very mindful home, balancing harmony with nature and incorporating state-of-the-art technology,” Knighton said. “The design promotes lifestyle and active wellness. It’s an experiential dwelling and sets the stage for legacy moments for families.”
From the moment of entry, the home offers unique street appeal by displaying a prominent entertainment space in front instead of the traditional backside. The front area takes center stage upon approach with a covered porch, outdoor kitchen, fire feature, lap pool and spa.