Lake Tahoe's Nevada side hit a 'Bonanza' with a record $38 million sale — take a look inside the massive waterfront property

Taylor BordenOct 5, 2020, 19:22 IST

Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

A 24-acre Lake Tahoe property that was previously used as a backdrop in the popular TV series "Bonanza" just sold for $38 million.
The sale makes it the highest-priced waterfront sale on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, according to Realtor.com.
The home on the property is 17,700 square feet and was built in 2004.
It comes equipped with a private beach, horse stables, a home theater, and as many fireplaces as there are bedrooms.

The Cartwrights rode horses across television sets against a backdrop of pine trees and picturesque mountains on the Ponderosa Ranch from 1959 to 1973. And while "Bonanza" was fictional, the ranch was not.

The real Ponderosa Ranch, a sprawling 24-acre property in Nevada, looks a little different today. And it just sold for $38 million.

Realtor.com reported that the home's high selling price makes it the most expensive waterfront home sold on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. And the property is a sprawling estate worthy of that record — the 17,700-square-foot home features nine bedrooms, nine fireplaces, a home theater, a game room, and a full gym and sauna.

The sale comes as wealthy city dwellers flock to Lake Tahoe amid the pandemic in search of more space and seclusion.

Lexi Cerretti of Sierra Sotheby's International Realty held the listing. Keep reading for a look at the luxurious property.

"Bonanza," the wildly popular TV series that aired on NBC from 1959 to 1973, was set at a fictional locale called "Ponderosa Ranch."

The "Bonanza" cast in 1960. From left to right: Pernell Roberts as Adam Cartwright, Dan Blocker as Hoss Cartwright, Mike Landon as Little Joe Cartwright, and Lorne Greene as Ben Cartwright. Bettman/Contributor via Getty Images

The real life backdrop for the show's ranch, a 24-acre property in Lake Tahoe, just sold for $38 million.

Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

The home, which was built on the property in 2004, has been on and off the market since 2016, when it was originally listed for $59 million.

Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

And even though it ultimately sold at a significant price cut, it is still the most expensive waterfront sale on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.

Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

The 17,700-square-foot mansion has all the trappings of an unbelievable compound, from 378 feet of private beachfront and a 15-stall horse stable ...

Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

... to nine fireplaces and multiple living rooms.

One living room. Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

Some living areas have a specific purpose, like this game room.

The game room. Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

Other home amenities include a wine cellar, a home theater, two office, a crafts room, and a home gym with a sauna.

The kitchen. Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

There are a total of nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms across the property.

The master bedroom. Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

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Lake Tahoe's Nevada side hit a 'Bonanza' with a record $38 million sale — take a look inside the massive waterfront property

"Bonanza," the wildly popular TV series that aired on NBC from 1959 to 1973, was set at a fictional locale called "Ponderosa Ranch."

The real life backdrop for the show's ranch, a 24-acre property in Lake Tahoe, just sold for $38 million.

The home, which was built on the property in 2004, has been on and off the market since 2016, when it was originally listed for $59 million.

And even though it ultimately sold at a significant price cut, it is still the most expensive waterfront sale on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.

The 17,700-square-foot mansion has all the trappings of an unbelievable compound, from 378 feet of private beachfront and a 15-stall horse stable ...

... to nine fireplaces and multiple living rooms.

Some living areas have a specific purpose, like this game room.

Other home amenities include a wine cellar, a home theater, two office, a crafts room, and a home gym with a sauna.

There are a total of nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms across the property.