7600 State Highway 88, Markleeville, CA 96120

For More Information Please Call 775-781-9332. If you want a beautiful and comfortable retreat to relax away from work, or a peaceful place to work intensely, look no further. This property is private and secluded; a perfect winter wonderland and summer sports heaven with easy year around access from Hwy 88. Located in pristine Hope Valley in Alpine County, California, this unique property is truly God's country.The self-sufficient, custom solar home is located in the middle of 24+ acres at the base of Red Lake Peak. The 96120 zip code is Markleeville, due to the US Post Office address system, the property, however, is about 20 miles from Markleeville. The location is 30 miles from Lake Tahoe's south shore with world class entertainment and recreation. Red Lake is 2 miles and Caples Lake is 6 miles to the west on Hwy 88. Skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting and enjoying nature is a step outside.The land is gently sloping with old growth conifers, Aspen, Cedar, and Juniper, meadows, streams and wildflowers galore. The mountain views are inspiring, the air is cool and clean and the water is fresh and pure. Trout fishing in Red Lake Creek is 75 feet behind the house and in the beaver pond in the lower meadow. The 2040 sf home was designed and built for this property. There are 3 bedrooms (one master suite with private deck) and 3 baths in the main house with most living area on the second level. The very private master suite has a sitting area, deck, marble bath counters with double sinks and 4' X 6' tub with dual shower heads. A spiral staircase leads to a third floor office. An open kitchen, dining area and living room with vaulted ceiling, sun room, quest bedroom and bath and deck are also on the second level. Gorgeous views explode from every window. Ground level includes a HUGE garage with a 12' ceiling, shelving and mezzanine storage, water room and electrical rooms with mezzanines and shelving for storage, firewood storage room and a bedroom and bath. The property has surface water year round from Red Lake Creek. An artesian well provides 35-40 gpm, enough pressure to run the home and irrigation without pumping. A 16'x16' care taker's cabin with sleeping loft is 100yards up the hill and is perfect for guests, studio or caretaker. Another 1500sf house can be built on the parcel. The home has been beautifully maintained with Sikkens on clear cedar siding. The 10/12 pitched metal roof provides excellent snow shed. The home is heated with two wood stoves and backup propane wall heaters. TV and internet are provided via satellite and cell service is available. An irrigation system is supplied by the well for lawn maintenance. Original/current owner has used the property as a single family residence but the agricultural/residential zoning allows for other uses. This property is 8 miles from Kirkwood Ski Resort (now owned by Vail) and 25 miles from South Lake Tahoe. There is a small planes airport in South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe/Reno International Airport is 75 away.Shown by appointment.