SANDBOX Studio in partnership with Heslin Construction has designed this contemporary yet rustic mountain getaway situated in the Mountainside at Northstar, a ski-through community in Truckee, California. A beautiful piece of contemporary mountain architecture, this chalet offers ski-in ski-out access to breathtaking slopes.

Refined industrial and rustic touches meld together in an elegant display of Tahoe style. Steel infrastructure enabled the architects to design expansive windows, soaking in panoramic views of Martis Valley and the Pacific Crest from this mountainside perch.

This dwelling is brimming with exclusive custom details. This includes: hand-scraped reclaimed wood floors throughout the interiors; a floating staircase with a glass and metal handrail; a landscaped water feature that flows beneath the entry bridge and a passageway of the home; and double-sided fireplaces inlaid within beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone. This is clearly not your typical ski chalet, but a dream house nestled on the slopes!

What We Love: This amazing mountain getaway in Northern California offers its inhabitants luxurious details and cozy comfort. Oversized windows frame picturesque views of the stunning rugged environment that surrounds this home. Interior living spaces are grand yet inviting with stylish details at every turn. This is the perfect home for entertaining with its open and spacious layout and connection to the outdoors. Not to mention the home’s ski-in ski-out access is the ultimate for those who love the slopes!

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Note: Be sure to have a look at a couple of other amazing home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the state of California: Idyllic mountain farmhouse style retreat in California’s High Sierra and Beautiful rustic lakefront home tucked away on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

PHOTOGRAPHER Vance Fox Photography