Upon entering this magnificent Lakefront home that blends a modern style with vintage appeal, youll look out to glistening North Bay views from massive windows. Originally built in 1922 by James Gamble of Procter & Gamble, one of Lake Arrowheads visionaries, this North Shore estate spans a gently terraced half acre with full day sun and spectacular sunsets. Expanded, updated, and lovingly maintained over decades, this home marries timeless elegance with contemporary comforts. The floor plan offers multiple indoor/outdoor areas, 5 bed rooms including a spa like primary suite and a separate guest cottage suite, four baths, a two car garage and a single slip dock with a double sized granite pier.
The heart of the home is the spectacular two story great room, where exposed beams and a floor to ceiling granite wood burning fireplace create an ambiance of warmth yet grandeur. A long window seat invites you to lounge with a book, sip a glass of wine, or simply take in the ever changing hues of the sparkling lake below. The bright kitchen is outfitted with top of the line Viking appliances. The double french doored dining area opens onto a sprawling entertaining deck, commercial grade Viking grill, refrigerator, and barperfect for al fresco summer gatherings. Also on the main level is a versatile bedroom and bath which could be an office, den or study. It looks out to a soothing recirculating stream water feature.
Below a spacious family room, with warm wood paneling and cabinetry, window seating, a built in bar, big screen TV, french doors open to another expansive Trex deck built around a majestic 100 year old incense cedar. Here youll find a new inlaid hot tub/spa, along with space for sunbathing or enjoying a competitive game of ping pong. A frameless glass railing ensures unobstructed views. Additional updates include dual pane Andersen windows, a DaVinci composite slate roof, hardwood flooring, a whole house generator, new HVAC and SONOS speaker systems, a beautiful 1k bottle wine cellar, and a private gym. Granite pathways lead from a mature rose garden and fruit trees to the private pier and dock below fully equipped with Bbq, refrigerator, seating. This rare and iconic North Shore original offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Lake Arrowheads history. With decades of thoughtful care and upgrades that enhance its authentic character, this home is listed at $4,499,000. Furnishings are negotiable per sellers inventory.