$3,500,000

Authentic Tahoe mountain architecture takes center stage in this distinctive McKinney Shores home, where soaring knotty-wood ceilings, massive exposed log beams and a substantial river-rock fireplace create a dramatic great room. Mature Tahoe trees frame corridor views of the lake, while the home’s proximity to the shore creates a wonderful sense of connection with the water. Just two blocks from the lake, McKinney Shores owners enjoy a shared beach, two community piers and an ample buoy field, while nearby Obexer’s Marina and boat launch make getting onto the water wonderfully convenient. Sliders open to the expansive deck, extending the living space outdoors for dining, entertaining and relaxing among the trees. The primary suite joins the great room, dining area and kitchen on the main living level. Downstairs, a remarkably spacious family room easily accommodates both a comfortable sitting area and a full-size pool table. Glass doors open directly to the backyard and unusually usable level lawns that surround the home, creating an easy connection between indoor living, recreation and the peaceful Tahoe setting. The mature landscape is itself an increasingly difficult quality to replicate. Established trees give the property a sense of belonging in its setting, while the generous lawns provide rare usable outdoor space within this forested West Shore environment. In the opposite direction from the lake, trails into Desolation Wilderness begin approximately two blocks from home, including routes toward Quail Lake. Year-round access is remarkably easy, with a level driveway, generous off-street parking and Highway 89 just two blocks away—especially welcome during big winter storms or when fresh snow calls for first tracks. The neighborhood’s topography helps preserve the serenity of the setting. Homewood Mountain Resort, presently installing its new gondola, is approximately two miles away. Built by its current owners in 1996 and consistently cared for and maintained over three decades, the home has the established character that comes with time, both in its architecture and in the mature landscape surrounding it. It is a distinctive West Shore combination of authentic Tahoe character, lake and boating access, wilderness trails and skiing just minutes from home.