Designed by SANDBOX Principal Scott Gillespie for his family as their full-time residence, this wonderful home was designed around the amazing views afforded from the site and around a singular tall Jeffrey Pine tree. Upon entry to the home, one looks through a glass breezeway, with the tree as the focal point, and a pond & the golf course visible beyond. Photo (above) by Vance Fox showing the Front Elevation, with the lone tree in the middle.
Striving for LEED certification of the project, the exterior walls & soffit of the home are clad entirely in native Sierra Granite and reclaimed barnwood. An expansive terrace area along the back of the home captures the dramatic views of the site and features a covered dining porch, a sunken spa and a stone fire table, surrounded with comfortable seating. Photo (above) by Vance Fox shows partial Rear Elevation, with the reclaimed barnwood siding, soffits, stone and the Fireside Terrace.
Designed to be built in two phases, the initial phase consisted of a 2.5 car garage, 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths and 3,400 square feet of living area, with a future guest casita/studio and media/rec room approved to be added later. The floor plan is deliberately open and flowing, creating great family interaction and a spacious feeling, as can be seen in the photo (above) by Vance Fox of the Great Room and Dining area. A mix of both painted and stained cabinets, coupled with gorgeous 13.5” wideplank handscraped Oak floors and reclaimed barnwood ceilings, creates a fresh and warm mountain vibe.
Large heavy timber and steel structural trusses support the roof of the Great Room and Kitchen, as can be seen above in the photo by Vance Fox. A large picture window pulls abundant sunlight in from the south side of the home.
The Master Bath features a soothing palette of limestone and Alder, along with a soaking tub complete with great views and a stone fireplace – the perfect place to relax at the end of the day! Photo above by Vance Fox.
The Master Suite is designed to be cozy, with the warm barnwood on the ceiling, the stone fireplace, and the abundant glass capturing views of the golf course, pond and Aspens. Photo above by Vance Fox.
Custom Alder & mesh lockers feature ample hanging and shelf cubby space for ski and bike helmets, jackets, gloves etc for everyone in the family, with additional roll-out shoe/boot drawers below. Photo by Vance Fox.
Both of the kids’ rooms feature custom built-in bunks with steel slides and storage drawers below. The slides make it fun to get up in the morning! Photo above by Vance Fox.
The home sits on a very special lot overlooking two ponds, a waterfall and the 1st fairway of Lahontan’s Par 3 golf course. Photo by Vance Fox (above
Custom details abound in the home, such as the reclaimed wood and custom steel staircase (above left), and the panelized Zinc-clad sliding barn door of the Powder Room (above right). Photos by Vance Fox.
A custom made front door out of reclaimed Redwood and steel punctuates the front entry to the home. Photo above by Vance Fox.
Mark Tanner Construction broke ground on the project in June and work was completed in 12 mos. – plenty of time to enjoy some golf and lazy afternoons on the terrace! Photo above by Vance Fox.
