Luxury Real Estate

Courtesy of Katie Shaffer and Jenny Kendrick of Chase International

Tahoe’s lakefront homes come with an array of unique amenities and features – distinctive architecture, aquamarine crystal waters, private shoreline enclaves, and on occasion, a 30-car collector’s garage. At least that’s one of the many perks to Incline Village’s Sierra Star estate, which was recently listed by the Donovan Group of Chase International Real Estate on behalf of the owner and Commerce One co-founder Tom Gonzales for $49,900,000.

Located on Lakeshore Drive, the 4.3-acre property was accumulated through land acquisitions over several years by Gonzales who began purchasing the property lot by lot in August 1999. He took down five homes in the process, left three standing, and then added the Carriage House, a 12,000-square-foot collector’s garage with 2,500 square feet of living space above. Interested buyers can purchase the entire estate, which comes with four homes and 330 feet of shoreline, two private piers, two buoys, or buy any combination of the five parcels, including one lakefront vacant lot with private pier.

Gonzales worked closely with Gary Pulver, owner of Incline Village’s Pulver Construction, in the design and construction of the prized Carriage House. The 30-car garage sits just inside the main gate of 1131 Lakeshore Drive, and was built specifically for his extensive collection of rare cars and motorcycles.

“I was 100 percent involved in the planning and execution of the Carriage House,” Gonzales said. “It’s pretty unique in that it is comprised of two levels including a 12 x 60 foot elevator. It serves as a collector’s garage and is large enough to accommodate nine parked buses underground.”

“Sierra Star Lake Tahoe is an amazing place to enjoy the lifestyle on Lake Tahoe’s shoreline,” said Kerry Donovan, of Chase International’s Donovan Group, who is listing the five-parcel property.

Nestled in one of North America’s greatest natural playgrounds, Gonzales has great appreciation in the estate grounds. The properties were pulled together with several walkways and trails to create a park-like setting with aspens, maples, pine trees, and a majestic 90,000-gallon man-made waterfall.

“The property has so many amazing aspects,” Gonzales said. “It’s beautiful beyond words, with lifts on both piers, a private beach – it’s everything you want at Lake Tahoe.”

While Sierra Star had previously been available as a private sale, there is a new price which has been adjusted by more than 15 percent. The estate can be sold to five different buyers for five different properties said Chase International listing agent Megan Warren who describes Sierra Star as an incredible opportunity to establish a family legacy in Lake Tahoe.

“There are three lakefront-properties (and one ready to build lot), but overall it’s a magnificent piece of land including a beach bungalow on the pier – you just don’t see that anymore,” Warren said. “It’s absolutely priceless as a family compound.”

The individual parcels include the Park View House ($6.9 million), a 4,277-square-foot home with 29 feet of lake frontage and a private entrance from Pine Cone Circle. The Main House is located on one acre and boasts 10,695 square feet, seven bedrooms and eight-and-a-half bathrooms for $14.9 million. The Lakeview House is offered for $9.3 million and is situated on half an acre with 63 feet of lake frontage. A build-able lot with 100 feet of sandy beach and private pier is available for $9.9 million and the Carriage House with collector’s garage is offered for $8.9 million.

“Sierra Star is a construct-your-own lakefront estate to fit your specific lifestyle,” said Debbie Hansen, listing agent of Chase International. “You can see all the attention to detail the minute you step on to the property.”

For more information about Sierra Star, contact Chase International’s Donovan Group, luxury home and lakefront specialist (Kerry Donovan, Megan Warren and Debbie Hansen) at www.Inclinevillagelife.com, kdonovan@chaseinternational.com, or call 775-750-2190.

Headquartered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada since 1986, with eight offices in the region (Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe and Reno) and one in London, England, Chase International and its exclusive affiliations handles a large share of the country’s property. A recognized leader in the world of real estate, Chase International continues to grow, having added 65 Realtors® to their ranks in the past twelve months.

With 250 professional Realtors® boasting an array of industry certifications and the highest volume per sales agent in the area, Chase International successfully represents homes at all price levels. For more information about Chase International, visit www.chaseinternational.com.