A majestic mountainside retreat with breathtaking views over Martis Valley

This majestic mountainside retreat was designed by Sandbox Studio in collaboration with Heslin Construction, located in the Northstar community of Truckee, California. This dwelling offers ski-in/ski-out access right from your back door to the Timberline chairlift to avoid the traffic and crowds!

Relax with family and friends in this spacious 6,924 square foot beauty, with five bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, along with a four-car garage. Upon entrance into this home, a decadent great room boasts mesmerizing views through expansive walls of glazing. Modern, yet rustic, quality details can be found throughout this impressive mountain dwelling.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Sandbox Studio BUILDER Heslin Construction INTERIOR DESIGN Spirit Tahoe

Five fireplaces, a “snow lounge” for the kids, a media room, and thoughtful outdoor entertaining spaces are just a few of the unique features that can be found in this wonderful mountain pad.

What We Love: This majestic mountainside retreat offers its occupants convenient access to the ski slopes and a wonderful sanctuary to lounge after a day of outdoor activities. Beautifully appointed living spaces cater to both adults and kids, while spacious bedrooms promote rest and relaxation. Overall, the design of this home is warm and inviting and showcases panoramic views of the magnificent surroundings.

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Note: Be sure to have a look at a couple of other amazing Northern California mountain home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign: Northern California mountain retreat evokes a European country home and Martis Camp getaway with a stunning indoor-outdoor connection.

The exterior siding is 1×12 Horizontal Reclaimed Barn wood ShipLap – weather Blend-from Montana. Steel panels are painted to match the Midnight Bronze Roof. Decking is 2×8 Redwood con-heart-stained Ebony Mix.

This majestic mountainside retreat features custom details throughout, including the exquisite hand-scraped reclaimed wide plank Hickory floors from Atlanta Georgia stained in Coffee Brown DuraSeal.

The windows are Sierra Pacific windows with an aluminum-clad exterior in dark bronze #604. The wood interior is stained.

The living room features a double-sided fireplace inlaid within a beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone.

The kitchen faucet – Hansgrohe Talis with a pull-down sprayer. Kitchen sink – Moen Siligrant single bowl under-mount, with an In- Sink-Erator Badger 1, 1/3 H.P. garbage disposal. The cabinetry is walnut with a custom stain, while the countertop is a 3cm slab granite with a 9” hot rolled steel accent strip in the island and painted glass full height backsplash.

All appliances are manufactured by Meile, including a 48” Dual Fuel Range 48” Refer/Freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and wine fridge. Miele Remote Vision is capable of self-monitoring and carbon monoxide detection.

A landscaped water feature flows beneath the entry bridge and a passageway of the home — installed by Streamscapes.

All of the interior doors are oak-plain sawn plank doors with a custom stain. The door trim and baseboard are white oak with a custom stain to match. Door Hardware is Ashely Norton Urban Suite with Meridian Handle in a Flat Black Finish. Ceilings are reclaimed cedar.

A floating steel staircase has a glass guardrail and Hickory-covered concrete steps.

Bath fixtures – Urbane by Watermark throughout with Rocky Mountain in the Powder room. All toilets – 1 Piece Muse in white. The cabinetry is White Oak with a custom paint glaze mix, while the countertop is a 2cm natural honed slab, London Grey. The vanity mirrors are large beveled mirrors. A natural stone tile on the floors and shower walls with glass accents and natural ledgestone on the tub walls.

The fireplace surround in this guest bedroom is reclaimed barn wood.

The guest bathroom cabinetry is White Oak with a custom paint glaze mix, while the countertop is a leathered Naica. The vanity mirror is hot-rolled steel framed mirrors sized appropriately for each bathroom. A mix of porcelain and natural stone with varying accents on the floor.

On the floor of this upper-level bunk room is Camelot Composition carpet with a 1/2”; 8lb. Rebond pad.

The bunk bathroom cabinetry is reclaimed barn wood with a concrete countertop. The vanity mirror is hot-rolled steel framed mirrors sized appropriately for each bathroom. The flooring is porcelain.

In the “snow lounge”, the fireplace surround is cast concrete. Concrete with colored glass is installed in the mud/laundry room, wine room, and snow lounge. The cabinetry is reclaimed barn wood with a concrete countertop.

The bathroom cabinetry is reclaimed barn wood with a concrete countertop. The vanity mirror is hot-rolled steel framed mirrors sized appropriately for each bathroom. A mix of porcelain and natural stone with varying accents on the floor.