Hobbit Ranch sits on Thomas Creek, a real oasis hidden away near the base of Mount Rose. It's accessed from prestigious Timberline Drive off a short gravel drive. This is a high tech, energy efficient, home made in the form of 3 monolithic domes (not to be confused with geodesic domes). The Insulation R value is 50. Situated on 2.5 acres including Thomas Creek. Monolithic concrete construction was designed to make this home highly hurricane, earthquake, fire, storm, and pest proof. The acoustics in the home are outstanding, making it a joy when listening to music, entertaining, or watching TV due to sound bounce technology (interior parabola shape walls). The entire home is heated with a single water heater, including the garage, yet energy costs are modest due to high insulation. Multiple custom stone paths lead you down to the private aspen grove and Thomas Creek. The home has a 500 sqft patio with a gazebo and hot tub. There is a massive 800+sq ft redwood deck overlooking the South Reno valley. Upstairs in the loft of the center dome 2 covered balconies face North and South to allow stunning views of Mt Rose and the city lights of Reno. Just a short 15 minutes drive puts you on the beach in lake Tahoe for the summer or on the slopes of Mt Rose Ski resort in the winter. Hundreds of trees dot the property, including unique weeping cedars, fruit trees, aspen, and giant sequoia. Two branches of Thomas creek connect on the property, forming a private Island in the aspen grove below the house. No expense was spared, stamped concrete floors with radiant heating throughout the main living area and bedrooms. 2 of the bathrooms have jacuzi bathtubs and the house features custom high end doors & finishes. This home has 5 bathrooms for 3 bedrooms, just one of the reasons it's an ideal entertaining space. Property cost over a million dollars to build in 2000. To access the property take Mt Rose Highway turn Rt on N. Timberline drive until pavement ends take dirt rd 1/4 mile then turn Rt on Rock Farm (AKA Bellhaven Rd). There is no road sign. Drive 1/4 mile take 2nd left (No Road sign) House is at the end of road.
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