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$1,349,000

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4 Beds

2 Baths

1,586 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,586 sqft

Price per Sqft $850

Subdivision Olympic Valley

MLS Listing ID 20261614

Style Old Tahoe

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1959

Lot Size 0.349 Acres

Acres 0.349

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Tucked among towering pines along the tranquil creek, this thoughtfully designed mountain retreat seamlessly blends architecture with its natural surroundings. Designed by renowned architect Henrik Bull and built in 1959, the home embraces the landscape with an exposed granite boulder, warm wood finishes, and distinctive nautical details, including repurposed boat door handles and anchor door knocker. The residence is centered around an inviting great room where a wood-burning fireplace, dining area, and galley kitchen create a welcoming space for gathering after a day of skiing or mountain adventures. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom floor plan features two Jack-and-Jill bathrooms, thoughtfully connecting the bedrooms on either side of the home. A striking concrete entry wall, an exposed interior boulder, and the seamless connection between indoors and outdoors reflect Bull's signature approach to designing homes that feel rooted in the landscape. Towering trees create a remarkable sense of seclusion while naturally shading the home during the summer months. Clerestory windows along the front of the home preserve privacy while filling the interior with soft natural light, while expansive rear windows and sliding glass doors open to the spacious deck and peaceful creekside setting. Step out to the expansive back deck to enjoy the serene backyard, where the gentle sounds of the creek and a canopy of trees create an idyllic mountain retreat. Whether relaxing at home or taking advantage of nearby Palisades Tahoe's world-class skiing and year-round recreation, this property offers a rare combination of architectural significance, privacy, and an exceptional location. A Legacy: Henrik Bull is recognized as one of the most influential architects in San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, known for designing homes that blend seamlessly with their mountain surroundings through the use of natural materials, clean lines, and thoughtful integration with the landscape. Prior to the 1960 Winter Olympics, Bull designed the iconic Klaussen Cabin on Lanny Lane in Olympic Valley, celebrated for its distinctive handkerchief-style rooflines. In the late 1960s, he designed the award-winning Tahoe Tavern Condominiums near Tahoe City, the first luxury condominium development in the Lake Tahoe Basin, earning a California Governor's Award for Design. Throughout his career, Bull explored a variety of architectural styles, eventually embracing flat-roofed mountain architecture, as seen at 251 Winding Creek.

Location

State CA

County Placer

Interior

Heating Propane

Flooring Carpet, Wood

Fireplaces Type Fireplace: Living Room

Fireplace true

Appliance Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior

Utilities Available Propane

Waterfront Description Utility District

Roof Type Composition

Topography Level

Accessibility Few Steps, No Interior Steps

Porch Deck(s): 1

Garage false

Building

Foundation None

Sewer Utility District

Water Utility District

Architectural Style Old Tahoe

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 096264002

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by William Dietz Tahoe Luxury Properties

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251 Winding Creek Road Olympic Valley, CA 94146