One of the most luxurious homes in California’s Sierra Nevada has officially hit the market with a price tag of $22 million. Located at 9519 Wawona Court inside the exclusive Martis Camp community near Truckee, the five bedroom estate known as Lookout House has garnered international recognition for its architecture and design.
Spanning approximately 9,000 square feet with seven and a half bathrooms, the residence sits on a quiet cul de sac with sweeping views toward Northstar California and the surrounding mountains. The property also includes the opportunity for a golf membership, adding to its appeal for buyers looking to enjoy one of the country’s most prestigious private mountain communities.
An Award Winning Mountain Estate
According to the listing, the home has been featured by publications including The New York Times, Architectural Digest Italy, ArchDaily, Elle Décor Spain, Architizer, Design Milk, and Dezeen. It was also named Home of the Year by Tahoe Quarterly.
The residence was designed by acclaimed architect Greg Faulkner of Faulkner Architects, whose work is known for blending contemporary architecture with rugged natural landscapes. Large expanses of glass connect the interior to the outdoors while steel framed windows and carefully placed sight lines maximize views of Martis Valley, the Carson Range, and nearby ski terrain.
Inside the main living area, floor to ceiling glass walls open to outdoor gathering spaces featuring waterfalls, fire pits, and expansive entertaining areas. Another outdoor dining space overlooks the valley and features a long dining table centered around a built in fire feature.
Luxury Features Throughout The Home
The estate offers an extensive collection of luxury amenities spread across three levels connected by an elevator. The lower level includes a 1,000 bottle wine cellar, a golf simulator, a surround sound theater with a 150 inch screen, a custom marble bar, and an adjustable putting surface designed to recreate a variety of golf conditions.
On the main level, guests will find additional entertaining spaces including a music listening room, a second 2,000 bottle wine cellar, multiple guest suites, and a children’s area complete with a climbing wall, theater, and game room.
One of the home’s standout spaces is its wellness retreat. Inspired by the famous Therme Vals spa in Switzerland, the area includes hot and cold plunge pools, a Finnish cedar sauna, a steam room, and a fully equipped gym. Concrete walls are designed to interact with natural sunlight throughout the day, creating a distinctive visual experience.
The upper floor is reserved for the primary suite, which includes a private office, workout area, fireplace, expansive deck, generous wardrobe space, and flexible bonus room suitable for an art studio or yoga retreat.
Ski Access In One Of America’s Premier Mountain Communities
Martis Camp has become one of the most sought after luxury communities in the Lake Tahoe region thanks to its private amenities and close proximity to Northstar California Resort. Residents enjoy access to the private Lookout Ski Lodge, which provides direct access to the mountain through a high speed chairlift.
The listing also notes that the neighboring homesite is available for purchase, giving prospective buyers the opportunity to create an even larger estate.
With award winning architecture, world class amenities, and direct access to skiing and golf, Lookout House is certainly one of the most distinctive luxury real estate offerings currently available in the American West. For buyers seeking an ultra high end mountain retreat in the Truckee and Lake Tahoe area, this property stands among the region’s most remarkable listings.