Gem Of The Week: 10942 Olana Drive at Martis Camp

Before I launch into this week's "Gem", I would like to congratulate the new owners of 12315 Snowpeak, a gem of a home I featured in a previous posting.  Selling at $1,325,000 on April 3, this beautiful custom home located on the golf course in Tahoe Donner is a harmonious example of mixed materials and woods, creating a masterpiece that is stunning yet not overbearing.  Tahoe Donner offers so many design options for homeowners, and with a responsible HOA backing its standards, an owner in this neighborhood can feel that their interest is being protected.

10942 Olana is gorgeous mountain-contemporary home on a 2.8 estate parcel, nestled in the rolling elevations of Truckee's renowned Martis Camp community.

4 bedrooms plus flex room (suitable as a 5th bedroom, recreation/media room, or multipurpose room) and 5.5 baths comfortably reside in this 6100+ square foot home.  The design is quintessential Sandbox Designs, with clean, fluid lines, pleasing exterior spaces, and most notably, best use of space and views.  Sandbox is also famous for creating a separate recluse for the couple that wants to have some quiet time, and this home does not disappoint, with a stunning master suite separated by a staircase wrapped in stone and floor to ceiling glass.  Of course, we come to the mountains to enjoy the outdoors.  While this property is thoughtfully landscaped in flagstone, indigenous plantings and lawn, the property owner can simply enjoy the outdoors from any glass-encased room.  There is nothing more soothing than watching the snow fall right outside your window while you curl up on the sofa with a cup of tea and a good book!  

Priced at $5,995,000, this very custom and modern home is well within the value norm at Martis Camp, and is this week's best candidate for Gem of the Week!