Custom Mountain Home with Lake View
Executive/Corporate Retreat
Bear Bear Lake, California


Appraised Value (September 3, 2003): $965,000
Price: $899,900

3 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, Spectacular Views,
Gourmet Kitchen, Natural Woods




Honored as a featured home in the 1999 Soroptimist Home Tour, the viewing decks offer premium views of the annual Big Bear Lake 4th of July Fireworks display.

Nestled among majestic pines and oaks, this beautiful retreat offers breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and treetops.
  



Reflecting its surroundings, the interior exudes warmth and comfort through the extensive use of natural woods.
  
Cedar lines most of the walls and ceilings; natural pine covers the ceilings in the living room and loft; and numerous built-in Oak cabinets with "white-wood" interiors are throughout the home.



 

 

 

It has been described as "what it would feel like to live in a tree-house".




  
The upper and lower Redwood rear decks create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility surrounded by gorgeous terrain and fresh mountain air.


  
From the covered front porch, the warmth of the home immediately envelopes you as you enter the used-brick-lined warming room, complete with brick fireplace and coat closet which aid in the drying of clothing and equipment. French doors lead to the foyer of the main living area.

  
The expansive living and dining areas, the "Great Room", invite you to relax and enjoy the majestic views through large Anderson dual-paned windows. Optix blinds, "sunglasses for windows", completely eliminate sun-fading U.V. light, while preserving the view.


  

State-of-the-art appliances populate the gourmet kitchen, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator; Viking range top (six burners/griddle, and over shelf); Viking range hood with two exhaust fans; Viking double ovens; two Thermador warming drawers; Scotsman ice-maker (makes clear ice cubes); Asea silent dishwasher (by Asko), stainless steel inside and out; stainless steel double sink/garbage disposal plus an extra sink/garbage disposal/ hot water dispenser next to ice-maker; tile counter tops plus a side counter topped with a butcher block; oak floors, oak cabinets with glass cabinet doors above counters.

  


  


Double doors open to the large master bedroom on the main floor, complete with its own local rock fireplace. A door opens directly onto the main deck.

  


 

 

The master bath features a three-wall mural by renowned local artist John Whytock (now famous in Las Vegas and New York)...


 

 

... double sinks, ceramic tile, and enclosed shower...


 

...plus a romantic, extra deep Whirlpool tub by Aqua Glass (with inline heater to maintain water temperature) with a private view from the tub of the lake and treetops.


 

 

 

Nearby, the carpeted dressing area leads to a walk-in closet, with customized space layout & organizers.


 

 

 

Along the stairway, one of two custom etched glass windows leads the way to the Loft, a semi-open area suitable for additional sleeping quarters, home office or game room.


  
A small balcony overlooks the Great Room below. From here, the lake and treetops are visible through the high windows of the living room.
  


On the lower level, the first floor, a large bedroom capable of comfortably holding 3 beds is appointed with its own private bathroom.
  


  

 

 

 

An additional lower level bedroom also has its own bath. Both bedrooms have fantastic views of the lake and trees as well as easy access to the lower deck.


 

 

The spacious laundry room is also located on this floor.



The exterior is landscaped in both the front and rear. The rear includes paths, steps, and planting areas.

  


 

 

A decorative structure with its own small deck can be used as a potting shed, tool/ fishing gear storage or child's playhouse.

 

 


Summary Info:
Custom Mountain Home Contractor: Tim Scott
Year built:1992
Bedrooms: 3 (each with its own bathroom)
Bathrooms: 5
Included in purchase: Custom Mirror & Birch Trees in Living Room

Additional Features:
-Security system (professionally installed/monitored)
-Motion detection lights on exterior of house (front, back and sides).
-Intercom system (three basic locations: kitchen, garage/workshop and laundry room)
-Berber carpeting throughout
-Wood grids for windows stored for optional use
-Mural/vignettes by artist John Whytock
-Forced air heating
-2 Water heaters (50 gallon capacity ea.) w/circulating hot water pump providing instant hot water
     to all locations within the home.
-Electric snowmelt wiring installed in front roof valley, and in cement driveway leading to lower garage     (switches located inside house).
-Built-in Beam Vacuum System (unit housed in lower garage) with wall connections throughout the     home and in lower garage/shop area.
-Recessed lighting throughout the inside of the house (over 80 recessed lighting units)
-Boxed eaves around the house
-Extensive Redwood decking on two levels
-Covered Firewood Deck specifically for firewood storage with direct access into house, can
be
    easily supplied with wood from front driveway.
-Natural gas outlets on main deck for barbeque (one for summer/one for winter)
-Oversized single car garage in front on ground level for easy winter access and direct entry into
    house.
-Oversized double car garage/ shop down driveway at side of house has a half-bath and can be
    used through atrium door at end of downstairs hallway and lower deck.


Motivated Sellers! Great Value!
Sellers' Inspection Report on File
Appraised Value (September 3, 2003): $965,000
Price: $899,900 (FIRM!)

 Contact: Jim Summers

Information is believed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible for verifying its accuracy.

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