This amazing family estate is located in the heart of Zephyr Cove, resting on 3.15 acres of pristine forest. Situated just above Lake Tahoe's east shore, its serene beauty of mountain views and the lake can be seen from four decks around the house. The two-level lodge style home offers a gated entrance, 4,800 square foot, five bedrooms, loft, four bathrooms, with an oversized 3 car garage, and it's only a 5 minute walk to the lake! This retreat is an idyllic respite for peace and quiet. Built in 2008, the interior creates an interplay of vertical and horizontal lines of hardwood Brazilian cherry glazed flooring with tile and wood inlay at the entry. Interior finishes include Alder wood cabinets, doors and trim throughout, Lowen wood encased windows, old world texturing on the walls, tumbled marble with radiant heated floors in the bathrooms, spacious plus laundry room, half circle staircase, and open beam ceilings; nine-foot on the first floor and 18-foot on the upper. This dynamic separation of spaces between living, family and game rooms are ideal for multiple families to entertain. The expansive game room and wet bar is on the upper floor of this beautifully designed home which offers built-in speakers a spacious deck. The upstairs kitchen is a chefs dream with appliances that include a Jennaire cook-top, a brand new GE Profile 48" refrigerator double oven, icemaker plus dishwasher, warming drawer and wine cooler with a dumb waiter that is located directly in the heart of the kitchen! The master bedroom is located on the main level of the home and is appointed with a granite stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings and private deck. The bathroom is very spacious that includes a steam shower and jetted tub in addition to a large walk-in closet. There are also two more gas log fireplaces in the family and living rooms. Just across the street from the gated property entrance is a short walk is the Zephyr Cove resort beach, bar and restaurant. Also within 2 miles is Nevada State beach, Round Hill Pines beach resort and 3 miles to the Cave Rock boat ramp. Due to the property having an additional 900 plus square feet of documented valuable land coverage, this property has the ability to expand. A guest house, multi car RV and boat garage is possible. Other mentionable's include in-floor heated floors in bathrooms, air conditioning on the upper level, recoated waterproof decking and an electronic gate that can be controlled remotely. The adjacent 5 acre vacant lake view parcel is also being offered; $1,750,000, 6,900+ feet of verified coverage and access can be also accessed from the upper portion of the property from the Zephyr Heights neighborhood.