The largest and grandest completed SANDBOX project to date, this 8,000 plus square foot Lake Tahoe family compound began construction in Fall of 2008. Set on one acre of exclusive lakefront property on Tahoe’s coveted West Shore, the estate consists of a 7,200 square foot Main House, complete with a separate Caretaker’s Quarters, along with a detached 850 square foot Guest House. Two separate garages can house four vehicles and additional toys. The Main House and Guest House are connected by a stone path that travels along a meandering, landscaped stream that flows across the homesite. Photo (above) by Vance Fox shows the Front / Entry Elevation as viewed from the Guest House and upper pond of the stream.
SANDBOX designed the home to be deliberately understated from the street side - intended to look like a collection of smaller cottage structures instead of one massive home. On the downhill lake side of the home, its majesty is clearly evident! Photo (above) by Vance Fox.
The main level of the home is largely for the owners and their dinner guests. The main level is thus a bit more formal and elegant than the more casual but equally nice guest areas. The striking Kitchen, as can be seen in the photo (above) by Vance Fox, features a LaCornue range, Walnut and other refined finishes, along with a lake view custom upholstered banquette!
All primary rooms in the home get a dramatic panoramic view of Lake Tahoe. Main rooms also spill out onto either a deck or terrace, affording the Parker's and their guests ample opportunity to connect with the outdoors! The main living room, as shown in the above photo by Vance Fox, is a perfect place to unwind any time of the year, with the massive stone fireplace and scenic lake view beyond.
The meandering stream culminates in a gorgeous granite waterfall, which drops under the Entry Bridge leading one to the house. Photo of Entry (above) by Vance Fox.
Photo by Vance Fox shows a portion of the spacious Master Bath, which mixes marble with gorgeous custom Walnut cabinetry and some contemporary touches.
On the lower level of the home, SANDBOX designed a large Rec / Family Room, complete with fireplace, TV / lounging area and glass doors spilling out to a covered terrace, with Lake Tahoe beyond! The finishes of Alder and stone create a deliberately more casual feel, more akin to a Summer lake estate. Photo (above) by Vance Fox.
The lower level also features its own kitchenette and eating area for guests. A billiards room beyond has a custom large screen media center set into a gorgeous stone wall. Photo (above) by Vance Fox.
The semi-detached Workout Cottage is accessible both from the outside to guests or directly from the Master Suite inside. With folding glass doors and a terrace on the lake side, it is the perfect place for a workout! Photo (above) by Vance Fox shoes the exterior of the all-stone Workout Cottage, with the stream passing by.
Quinterno's Fine Furniture built most of the exquisite custom cabinetry in the home, along with many of the furniture for the bedrooms, such as the custom bed and nightstands seen in the above photo by Vance Fox.
