Overlooking US Forest Land and the Upper Truckee River, this stunning architect-designed masterpiece offers a serene, natural setting that feels both peaceful and inspiring. With soaring wood-beamed ceilings, abundant windows, and expansive sliding doors, the home captures incredible forest views and natural light throughout. The spacious downstairs living area features a gas fireplace with a stone hearth, while the large kitchen with generous counter space and Italian tile backsplash flows seamlessly into the dining area, ideal for hosting and entertaining. Tall sliding doors open to the back deck, where you can enjoy the forest and the river beyond. The primary suite upstairs offers forest and river vistas, a walk-in closet, and soaring wood ceilings. Three additional bedrooms, each with its own private loft, create versatile zones for home offices, creative studios, guest quarters, or fun kid retreats. Upstairs, a breathtaking living space and library with high ceilings and a second fireplace provide room to relax or gather. Designed for comfort in all seasons, the home includes solar panels, clerestory windows for natural cooling or warmth, radiant underfloor heating, and a metal standing-seam roof. An extra-deep garage provides storage for every kind of gear, whether for skiing, hiking, biking, river- or lake days. The location is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast with so many activities at your fingertips including the river, hiking, fishing, biking, and swimming. In between the two world-class ski resorts of Heavenly Ski Resort and Sierra at Tahoe, both within 10 miles, and close to Kirkwood Ski Resort. Shopping, dining, entertainment offerings of South Lake Tahoe are all within reach. This property is perfectly suited as a year-round residence, a second home, or a retreat where Tahoe adventures await and memories are made.