This lovely and well maintained home located in one of the most popular parts of North Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Vista. This region enjoys southern exposure, sandy beaches tucked into the evergreen forests, and central location access to all Tahoe has to offer. As an extra bonus, this home is located in a very secluded setting closer to the lake and at lower elevation. Accessed on a quiet, semi-private road within walking distance to the North Tahoe Regional Park, it is close to everything yet privately set away in your in your own world!!. The recently built and tastefully decorated home welcomes all with high ceilings, elegant windows that allow the pine tree filtered sunlight in from the deck and large fenced yard. A picture-perfect large stone gas fireplace sets the stage in the pine trimmed living area. The great room, with log accents and vaulted ceilings, allows a perfect flow of people, natural light and simple comfort. Cozy up to the granite bar and watch the cook!! Entertaining is a breeze with meals prepared in the gourmet kitchen that is not only large but very functional. The delightful dining nook also brings in natural light from all sides. Just down the hall, the morning sun enters through sliding glass doors that lead from the large master suite to a private deck. (A portable air cooler is easy to use for the master bedroom). Enjoy forest views from the spa tub in the spacious master bathroom. A bonus room, perhaps an office or a nursery, is attached to the master suite which are all located on main level. In the lower level, find the gas wood stove to cozy up to in winter in a pleasant family room, 2 comfortable bedrooms, lots of closet spaces, and a lower deck which allows easy access steps to yard. While the owners will take their personal art and some furnishings, they acknowledge the home dcor is stunning and fits well. Let us know if there are items that you are interested in. Offers will be considered!! ?? Pets? Kids? The large, fenced naturally landscaped yard is a great space right at the house. For garden ease, there is some irrigation in place too. The level access driveway enters a large garage with plumbing (dog wash area after hikes right out the door.). The California Tahoe Conservancy owns the lot on the east side, which is currently left as open space. Don't forget this home is a short walk to the North Tahoe Regional Park, the local hidden treasure which will be part of the whole region bike trail system being built and completed in the next few years. The park already has its own dog park, restrooms, ball fields, bocce, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, groomed X-Country ski trails, sledding, snowmobiling, and thrilling rope course! Coming soon will be a new Zipline course, too. Just down the street are sandy beaches, SUP and kayak storage and rentals, motor boat launch harbor and boating, golf, stores and restaurants, all within biking, walking and a short driving distance. Park the car and relax. Several large world renown ski and winter sports areas are easily accessible by public transportation in winter months. Please note: *Snow removal agreement is created each year with owners along this street, driveway plowing is included.* The past several years this home has been rented lightly and care taken to keep it in excellent condition. Current STR permit in place, while it doesn't transfer directly to the new buyers, they can re-apply and take advantage of historical popularity for this home.