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February 20, 2010

Tahoe home features interiors by noted White House designer

Provided by Chase International

INCLINE VILLAGE — President Obama White House designer Michael S. Smith’s sophisticated, yet inviting design style is reflected throughout a stunning Lake Tahoe residence now offered by Chase International for $19.95 million.

Known for his work with Hollywood celebrities and most recently the first couple’s Pennsylvania Avenue residence, Smith’s low-key luxury sensibility was a perfect fit for the owners of this 10,000-square-foot home, including exercise room and wine cellar, set on the sandy shores of Lake Tahoe.

“StoneGate is an extraordinary home,” said Smith, who has written two home-design books. “The attention to detail and craftsmanship is unmatched on Lake Tahoe. It can hold its own with the most beautiful homes in the world.”

According to listing agents Shari Chase and Kerry Donovan, Smith’s lush country lodge décor compliments a home that features unrivaled quality construction from its mechanicals to the impeccable artisan-stone masonry and ironwork.

Chase and Donovan said that with its private pier, sandy beach and buoys, this gated estate really has it all. According to these Lake Tahoe real estate experts, this caliber of property is hard to come by.

“StoneGate is for a buyer who desires and appreciates attention to detail where no expense has been spared,” said Donovan, of Donovan Group of Chase International’s Incline Village office.

Like an exquisitely wrapped gift, the wrought-iron gated drive creates an enticing prelude of the detail and craftsmanship that lies ahead. Similarly, upon entering through the massive Alder doors, one’s line of sight is drawn to the end of the corridor, which connects the front of the residence to the primary living spaces and concludes with a dazzling view of Lake Tahoe. Natural flooring mined in Colorado, Jerusalem Gold Grand Granite and Southern Yellow reclaimed vertical pine and wrought iron are the residence’s signature design materials.

The 10,000-square-foot home was aptly named StoneGate for its impressive exterior granite stonework. The main living area features a grand living room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen and master wing, which includes the library.

With its sunlit lake views, 22-foot-high-beamed ceilings and massive granite hearth, the grand living room epitomizes mountain elegance. French doors provide access to the stone patio and barbeque. Adjoining the patio is a level landscaped lawn and garden. And best of all, a lovely private sandy Lake Tahoe beach is just a few steps down an adjacent stone path.

The gourmet kitchen showcases a 60-inch Wolf range with double ovens and a French country ceramic hood rising to the beamed ceiling. Perfect for entertaining, a butler’s pantry provides an additional prep area, wet bar and auxiliary refrigerators and freezer.

The richly appointed master wing offers a library complete with wood-burning fireplace, plus a full bathroom. The master bedroom has high-beamed ceilings and picture windows that beacon the natural light and English garden views during daylight hours, and starlit skies by night. Encompassing a magnificent space, the master bath features Waterworks fixtures from London, a double steam shower and spa tub.

An open winding stone staircase leads to the second-floor lower-living area, which includes three guest suites and a family room accessed on each side with French doors. Opening out to the backyard and close to the pier, a separate valet garage offers room for summer furniture, kayaks, and other Tahoe recreational gear.

The lower third floor level offers an exercise room with a full bath, cork flooring and windows with garden courtyard views. Also on this level, is a temperature controlled wine cellar with 1,200-bottle capacity. The upper third floor level features a private executive office with full bath and a peek of the lake as well as a staff or guest quarters with full bath, kitchen, den and sitting area.

And finally, two symmetrical double car garages with convenient built-ins flank the entry.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing of the property, contact Chase at 775-588-6132 or sharichase@chaseinternational.com, or Donovan, at 775-750-2190 or kdonovan@chaseinternational.com.