10535 Washoe Rd, Truckee, CA 96161

Come home to this unique, serene, light-filled mountain cabin near Donner Lake in the High Sierras. Location, location, location! The house has access to Summit Creek and backs directly onto Donner Summit Canyon with miles of protected public wilderness. Trails and bouldering are 400 feet from the back door, and it’s just a 3-minute bike ride or 12 minute stroll to West End beach on Donner Lake. Built using giant reclaimed wood beams from the old Pacific Railroad, the Nordic-style house has mid-century-modern elements. Designed by an architect who camped on the site for a year before he drew up the plans, it has picture windows on all sides to maximize your views & is positioned to benefit from hours of sun – a rarity in much of Tahoe. This really is a home for all seasons with acres of wilderness right out side your back door to explore and marvel in. Recently renovated, it has stunning FSC-certified hickory hardwood flooring and 100% organic wool carpets on the floors; and is painted with no-VOC paint. The beds and furniture are all made from solid wood, with all-natural hypoallergenic latex mattresses double-encased in quilted organic cotton dust mite-proof mattress covers (no flame retardants). They are topped with 100% cotton bed linens and soft comforters. The downstairs bedrooms have blackout blinds and curtains. The bathrooms have underfloor heating, solid wood cabinetry, modern fittings and ceramic and glass tiles. The laundry room has a high capacity washer and dryer with steam technology. The kitchen is well equipped with appliances, cooking and baking equipment. This allergen-free, eco-friendly home is perfect for those who suffer from allergies to animals or chemicals. This home is built with efficiency of space in mind, with loads of storage on the ground level below the home and many built ins and thoughtful storage options inside. The first floor has two bedrooms, one with a sleeping loft, living and dining rooms, kitchen and a full bath. Upstairs is another bedroom, bath, laundry and media rooms. The panoramic window bench seat in the living room and wrap around front deck offer views of Schallenberger Ridge. The dining room picture windows and back deck look out to giant granite boulders, and acres of protected forest all the way up to Donner Summit. Enjoy the tumbling waterfalls of Summit Creek and rustling Aspens in Springtime; hiking and mountain bike trails, rock climbing, bouldering, fishing, birding, thimbleberry picking and picnics right out the back door through the summer and fall. Enjoy back country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and snowman building right out the back door in winter. And watch shooting stars and see the moonlight reflect off the snow while you enjoy the hot tub at night. It is a 12 minute drive to Sugarbowl and Royal Gorge, 20 minutes to Northstar, 24 minutes to Palisades Tahoe and 27 minutes to Alpine Meadows ski resorts. Being sold turn key, so move right in and enjoy four-season living in the Sierras!