Tahoe Donner homes and Truckee real estate - Alison Elder » Neighborhoods

Winter Creek

idxcentral — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:25:02 +0000

Winter Creek offers a unique approach to mountain living – exemplifying quality, location, and excellent value. GLA Morrision Construction, recognized as premier Truckee area builders, have created a lovely neighborhood perfect for part time or full time living.

In the heart of Historic Truckee, California lies this warm and inviting neighborhood. Situated on forty pristine acres of beautiful land with views of the Carson Range, this one-of-a-kind housing development sits in one of Sunset Magazine’s “Top 10 Dream Towns” and “Top 20 Eco-friendly Small Towns”. Just steps from Historical Downtown Truckee, the Truckee River, hiking and biking trails, and seven minutes to the entrance of Northstar Ski Resort, Winter Creek is the perfect location for adventurous family.

Now in Phase 3 of construction, Winter Creek has only 62 lots remaining for construction, with an anticipated project completion occurring over the next 30 months. These high quality, luxuriously appointed, single family homes are offered at prices consistent with and often lower than Tahoe Donner – for new construction with finishes and amenities selected by the homeowner. “With multiple custom floor plans to choose from, Winter Creek is the place for sophisticated buyers who want good value, a central location, and well built, brand new homes” comments developer Tom Grossman. Prices range from the mid-$400,000′s to $700,000.

Whether you decide to make Truckee/Lake Tahoe your permanent home, or like most of Winter Creek’s residents, you want a comfortable, vacation property to enjoy Truckee-Tahoe’s boundless adventures, Winter Creek offers low maintenance and easy lifestyle in a lovely community.

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Martis Valley Neighborhood Profile

idxcentral — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:12:27 +0000

Martiswoods Estates
Located in Martis Valley, this jewel of a neighborhood offers custom homes, large acre plus parcels in a natural and undisturbed environment. Many home sites are adjacent to the Forest Service’s 06 – a huge parcel of land offering snowmobile trails, hiking, biking and cross country skiing in a true wilderness environment. Providing easy access to Historic Downtown Truckee and all the conveniences of Town, this small community is unmatched in its beauty. Many local business owners live in Martiswoods Estates and enjoy the private and peaceful feeling this wonderful neighborhood offers.

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Alpine Meadows Neighborhood Profile

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:39:35 +0000

Alpine Meadows, a local’s favorite, offers skiers access to exceptional snowfall—more than 400 inches during the winter ski season. Check out Virtual Tahoe.com for access to great terrain and panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and surrounding resorts. Located between Tahoe City and Squaw Valley nestled off the Truckee River, this delightful area enjoys high snow fall and a central location. Beautiful homes, condos and a plethora of vacation rentals are accessible year ‘round.

The area also offers ease of access to all four seasons and outdoor activities including fly fishing along the Truckee River, biking, hiking, rafting, kayaking and snowshoeing.
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Plumas & Sierra Counties Neighborhood Profile

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:38:48 +0000

Plumas and Sierra Counties offer the perfect home away from home environment and escape from the busyness of life. Located half way between Reno, Nevada and Truckee, natural, rural living is a way of life. Filled with charming towns, distinctive golf course communities and thousands of acres of valley and forest land, there’s sure to be the perfect spot for a vacation property or year-round home.

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Northstar Neighborhood Profile

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:37:58 +0000

The investment made by Northstar-at-Tahoe and the new Village at Northstar is evident with the improvements that have created a luxury Village. Accessible all year long, the Village is filled with boutique shops and incredible restaurants overlooking a main plaza area that transforms nicely from an ice rink in winter to a roller rink in summer. This resort community is easily at home as a winter ski destination and a mountain bike riders paradise. With luxury residences at every turn, Northstar recently opened the Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe, the region’s first 5-star hotel with a 17,000 square-foot spa and fitness center, renowned San Francisco celebrity chef, Traci Des Jardins as head chef at Manzanita, and 170 rooms and suites.

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For your convenience here are the NEW Northstar Trail Map and Village Map.

Squaw Valley Neighborhood Profile

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:37:14 +0000

Home to the 1960 Winter Olympics and the first-ever televised Games, Squaw Valley USA offers one-of-a-kind resort living. With hiking to biking and golf to cliff jumping and extreme ski events, there’s a lifestyle in Squaw Valley that’s contagious. Known as Olympic Valley by its residents, there’s boutique shopping, wine tasting events and a variety of dining options from pizza and pub food to fine dining. The Squaw Valley Academy, a college-preparatory international boarding school, provides education to youth in grades 6-12 and the structure of small classes, two-hour evening study halls and weekend activities.

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Carnelian Bay Neighborhood Profile

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:36:24 +0000

North Lake Tahoe’s boating Mecca, Carnelian Bay, provides an ideal location for Lake fun with beach access and boat docks. Its home to the annual Concours d’Elegance wooden boat show that bring visitors from around the country to Carnelian Bay for a weekend of extraordinary lake cruising and classic woodies. Carnelian’s two state beaches are dog friendly and perfect for kayakers and nature enthusiasts; it’s one of the lakes best drop in points. Carnelian Bay is located within 30 minutes or less to several of North Shore’s ski resorts putting you right in the heart of the action.
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Serene Lakes & Donner Summit Neighborhood Profile

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:35:36 +0000

Known as “The Summit”, this community is centered around Serene Lakes; a special area with its own Lakes nestled among the trees. Close to Sugar Bowl, renowned Royal Gorge Cross Country facilities, Donner Ski Ranch and Boreal just a short drive away, this year round community offers a feeling of serenity, privacy and nature for the ski enthusiast and offers all year activities with an old time feeling.

Castle Peak and Rainbow Bridge areas of Donner Summit provide a retreat for residents with beauty matched equally by its surroundings. Taking Old Highway 40 offers picturesque vantage points and views of Donner Lake and the Town of Truckee. In summer, these areas are worth exploring with hikes and if you’re a risk taker, rock climbing. The area is also close to some of the best downhill and Nordic ski areas in the area including Donner Ski Ranch, Soda Springs, Sugar Bowl, and North America’s largest cross-country ski area, Royal Gorge.

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Kings Beach Area Neighborhood Profile

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:34:49 +0000

Kings Beach is the heart of summer fun in North Lake Tahoe and one stop at its impressive beach will tell you why. Farmers markets and weekend craft fairs provide lots of summer fun and activity. Known as North Shore’s banana belt the area falls in the sun’s path from early morning into the evening during summer. Restaurants are plentiful here as well. During the winter ski season, Kings Beach is a perfect base camp and is located with 20 minutes of world-class ski resorts like Northstar at Tahoe, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley.

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Donner Lake Neighborhood Profile

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:34:03 +0000

Donner Lake offers families and second homeowners fantastic options right on the lake or in the surrounding vicinity. Offering a beautiful, sandy beach open to the public along with boat launch and fishing piers and bike paths, Donner Lake provides the old Tahoe feel close to the amenities and services of downtown Truckee with easy access to Highway 80.

Summer days are filled with swimming, sailing, water skiing, fishing and recognized rock climbing. Annual events include Fourth of July fireworks and performance by the Lake Tahoe Music Festival at West End Beach.
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