San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
Beach house by Lake Tahoe
Ample garage space for luxury car collectors
Sleek design, a car collector’s dream garage and views of Lake Tahoe await at 712 Lakeshore Blvd. in Incline Village, Nev.
“This dramatic mountain modern luxury home showcases architecture as art without sacrificing the purposeful function for daily living,” said Bill Dietz of Tahoe Luxury Properties, who is colisting the home with Amie Quirate for $ 12.65 million. “It was designed for a family using the home as their primary residence. This contemporary beach house brings together phenomenal form, function, location and views.”
Known as “Burnt Cedar,” the trilevel features 5,309 squarefeet of living space and all levels are connected by an artful, contemporary staircase. A great room enjoys a gas fireplace and a 21foot ceiling.
Floortoceiling windows frame views of the woodland setting and the water. Three Nest thermostats regulate the temperature of the home that’s heated hydronically.
Designed for car collectors, the subterranean 10car garage is built to host a collection. The 2,388squarefoot garage is sheltered by 10foot ceilings. The garage is wired for multiple electric vehicles and vehicle storage lifts. Its hyrdronic heated floor is covered in epoxy for easy cleaning.
A level driveway connects to the garage and a private courtyard.
Oohs and aahs abound in the kitchen, which offers dual dishwashers, three sinks, a coffee bar and a Viking range with a custom hood. There’s hidden garages for appliances and electrical outlets are discreetly tucked around the kitchen.
A terrace with views of the lake highlights the third level.
In addition to a saltwater hot tub and weatherproofed television, the lakeview terrace comes with a gas fireplace.
Begin and end each day in a superlative owner’s suite that includes dual closets and a spa bathroom with a soaking tub and walkin shower.
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