$43,000,000
969 Fairview Blvd
10
Beds
12
Full Bath
3
Half Bath
18,922
sqft
2.5 acre
lot
Property Description
Lake Tahoe Sanctuary
Above the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe, set into granite and pine in Incline Village, this estate has existed as a private world for more than six decades. For over forty of those years, Mike Love, a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, called this estate home. Over time, it has become a sanctuary for living and creating, shaped by its setting and removed from view.
Throughout their time in Tahoe, the home functioned as both a residence and a creative environment. What was once a fully integrated recording studio now exists as a space with expansive views, while still retaining the infrastructure designed with pitched ceilings and acoustics tuned for production. Much of Love’s work took shape within these walls, in a setting built to support the creative process rather than separate from it. This is a space where music was made into song. The good vibration of that history remains.
The estate is surrounded by 6 acres placed into conservation by the family to preserve the landscape and prevent future development. This protected land secures the setting by preserving the privacy, the views, and the natural surroundings as they exist today. Granite outcroppings, towering pines, and a 180-degree panorama of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada define the experience of the property. The nearly 20,000 square foot home holds a deep connection to the land. The stone used throughout the home was sourced directly from the property.
Arrival begins beneath a stone arch, where a hand-carved statue frames the entry. Elements drawn from Eastern philosophy and meditation practices appear throughout the home, from a hand-carved Ganesh at the entry to Hindu statuary and a celestial dome ceiling. The front door, commissioned by Love, was created by southern Indian temple artisans and blessed by a temple priest. These features reflect a commitment to spirituality and the vision of the home as a temple.
The great room forms the center of the main level, framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors that open directly to the terrace and lake beyond. A two-story river rock fireplace with integrated water wall anchors the space, while a grand piano and full harp rest along the perimeter. Custom antique white oak parquet flooring was designed specifically for this room.
The main level is arranged for both daily living and large-scale gatherings, with the kitchen, dining area, and outdoor spaces all oriented toward the lake. A covered outdoor kitchen extends the living experience beyond the walls of the home, keeping the setting present throughout. The formal dining room seats twelve to fourteen beneath crystal chandeliers, with water visible from every window. It connects to an adjacent sitting room anchored by a large, nearly walk-in wood-burning fireplace. Together, the spaces can accommodate up to 50 guests for holiday gatherings.
Eight en-suite bedrooms span three levels, most with private balconies. The primary suite occupies its own wing, defined by carved reclaimed wood, chevron oak flooring, a linear stone fireplace, and a private deck overlooking the lake and mountains. Dual baths are intentionally distinct, one centered on stone and steam, the other on a soaking tub, sun deck, and private coffee bar.
The lower level functions as a self-contained environment for recreation, work, and restoration. A private cinema and a wine cellar with a backlit agate ceiling anchor the space. Additional areas for fitness, gaming, relaxation, and private meetings allow daily life to unfold entirely on-site.
What is offered here is the chance to own a piece of American music history, set above one of the world’s most celebrated lakes. This property reflects a lifetime of intention, creativity, and preservation. The surrounding land is protected in perpetuity, and the estate stands as a complete and enduring environment shaped by the life lived within it.
The estate announces itself before the door opens. A hand-carved Ganesh presides beneath a stone arch, flanked by Tibetan statuary. The front door, ten inches of solid carved wood set with actual rubies, diamonds and pearls. Inside, an indoor koi pond ringed in river rock flows at the base of a freestanding wrought-iron spiral staircase. Overhead, a hand-painted celestial dome in deep cobalt with stars scattered across the ceiling reveals the spiritual intention woven into the architecture of this home.
- Slate floors throughout entry
- Hand-carved front door with ruby inlay
- Stained glass double interior doors with peacock and lotus motif
- Indoor koi pond with river rock surround and draped statuary
- Freestanding spiral staircase with wrought iron scrollwork
- Hand-painted celestial dome rotunda
- Cobblestone wall detail
- Two elevators
- Distributed audio throughout
- Lutron app lighting system
- USB outlets throughout
The great room opens the estate to the lake. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada on three sides, and retractable walls dissolve the boundary between interior and terrace. A two-story river rock fireplace anchors one wall. A grand piano and full harp occupy another. Custom American oak parquet flooring, designed specifically for this room, speaks to the level of intention carried throughout.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada views
- Retractable doors to balcony with built-in gas fireplace
- Two-story river rock fireplace with cobblestone hearth and native rock mantle
- Two-sided fireplace
- Rainfall wall feature
- Custom American oak parquet flooring
- Local artist murals (removable prior to sale)
- Custom area rug conveys
- Snow melt system on deck
- Distributed audio and Apple TV
The primary suite occupies its own wing, separated from the rest of the home by design. A cathedral arch headboard wall carved from reclaimed wood defines the room. Retractable panoramic doors open onto a private deck with unobstructed views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. A linear stone fireplace with two-way mirror TV anchors the opposite wall. The dual bathrooms are intentionally distinct, each finished to a different sensibility.
- Cathedral arch headboard wall in carved reclaimed wood
- Chevron DuChateau vintage grey oak flooring
- Linear castle stone gas fireplace with two-way mirror TV
- Retractable panoramic doors with screens and auto shades
- Private deck with unobstructed views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada
- Separate AC unit
- His and hers bathrooms and closets with separate alarm systems
- Custom area rug conveys
- Snow melt system on deck
- Distributed audio and Apple TV
Her Bathroom & Closet
- Bain Ultra therapy tub
- Open shower with Italian drain
- Seashell resin tile with limestone and metallic glass backsplash
- Chandelier in closet
- Island with outlets, built-in ironing board and safe
- Built-in linen closet
- Towel warmer and stone towel niche
- Door to private balcony
- Separate AC unit
His Bathroom & Closet
- Steam shower with bronze shower head
- Two-way mirror TV
- Matte limestone throughout
- Built-in laundry hamper and safe
- Slider to separate balcony
- Separate AC units in bath and closet
The kitchen handles both daily use and gathering at scale. Dual six-burner Dacor ranges, double ovens, two Miele dishwashers, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and crystal quartz countertops with raw edges. A living plant wall with automated grow lighting anchors one end. Retractable doors connect directly to a covered outdoor kitchen, keeping the lake in constant view. A decorative wall inlaid with crystal from South America adds another layer of material intention to the space.
- Dual 6-burner Dacor ranges
- 2 double Dacor ovens and 2 warming drawers
- Sub-Zero refrigerator
- 2 Miele dishwashers
- Crystal quartz raw-edge countertops
- Natural oak cabinetry with sealant and custom hammered frames
- Farmhouse sink
- Living plant wall with automatic grow lights
- Under and drawer cabinet lighting
- Built-in outlets in counter
- DuChateau American oak flooring
- Wood fireplace in eat-in breakfast area
- Decorative wall with crystal from South America
- Retractable patio doors to BBQ area
Outdoor Kitchen
- 2 built-in BBQs
- Covered with stone surround
- Direct Lake Tahoe views
- Snow melt system on deck
Wet Bar / Mud Room
- Barrel counter with marble top
- Built-in fridge, coffee bar, kegerator and tap
- Miele built-in coffee station
- Sink
The formal dining room seats twelve beneath crystal chandeliers, with Lake Tahoe visible through every window. A built-in bar with wine fridge and ice maker lines one wall, finished with a carved maple story-of-wine detail. The breakfast nook offers a more intimate counterpoint, a curved banquette and round table set within a bay window framing the lake and mountains beyond.
Dining Room
- Lake Tahoe views from every window
- Custom cabinetry with decomposed granite wallpaper
- Built-in bar with wine fridge, ice maker, granite countertops and sink
- Carved maple story-of-wine bar detail
- Crystal chandeliers
Dining Room
- Curved banquette seating
- Bay window with Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada views
- Geometric pendant lighting
A glass top set over a full wine barrel serves as the tasting table, surrounded by carved baronial chairs. A backlit agate ceiling panel lights the room from above, its teal and white veining echoing the water in the entry koi pond. Native stone lines the floors and walls. Temperature-controlled curved wine racks and dual wine fridges run the perimeter alongside a full service bar with copper sink.
- Backlit agate ceiling panel
- Glass-top barrel tasting table with carved baronial chairs
- Curved temperature-controlled wine racks
- Built-in wine pull-outs and dual wine fridges
- Full bar with copper sink
- Native stone floors and walls
- Arched entry with iron detail
Tufted leather doors set in reclaimed wood frames with etched glass sidelights and film reel hardware open into a fully equipped private cinema. Sectional seating, massage chairs, a projection screen, rope lighting, and a dedicated popcorn station. A vintage film poster collection lines the walls, a curated reflection of the cultural life lived in this home.
- Tufted leather entry doors with film reel hardware
- Projection screen and projector
- Sectional seating with fur throw pillows
- Massage chairs
- Rope lighting and lighted walkways
- Bar with built-in fridge and sink
- Custom cabinetry with wood accents
- Dedicated popcorn station
- Vintage film poster collection
The pitched ceiling. This is where the work happened, where songs took form, where a significant chapter of American music was created. The good vibrations of that history are still present here.
- Pitched ceiling designed for acoustics
- Wet bar with fridge and microwave
- Three private balconies
- Elevator access to garage
- Full bath
- Stairs to loft with skylights
- Maple flooring
- Walk-in closet used as control room
The lower level entertainment spaces run deep. A full billiards table and arcade cabinet anchor the game room alongside a dedicated wet bar with kegerator and wine fridge. A separate poker alcove with curved cork walls and its own pendant lighting sits just off the main space. The pool table and TVs convey with the property.
- Pool table and TVs
- Arcade cabinet
- Built-in bar with kegerator, wine fridge and sink
- Dedicated poker room with curved cork walls and custom pendant lighting
- Storage room with spare wall coverings and flooring
- Double glass door gym entry
- Private balcony off gym
- Most exercise equipment conveys (excluding Peloton)
- Built-in wet bar with coffee station
- Connected private office with custom built-in cabinetry
- Cedar sauna with built-in speakers
- Steam room with floor-to-ceiling slate
- Spa bath with vessel sink and industrial mirror detail
- Walk-in stone shower
Eight en-suite bedrooms span three levels, most with private balconies. The primary suite occupies its own wing, defined by carved reclaimed wood, chevron oak flooring, a linear stone fireplace, and a private deck overlooking the lake and mountains. Dual baths are intentionally distinct, one centered on stone and steam, the other on a soaking tub, sun deck, and private bar.
Suites 1 & 2
- Jack and Jill bath with jetted tub
- Laundry closet
- Walk-in closets
- Reclaimed wood shiplap walls
Suite 3
- Gas fireplace
- Slider to private balcony
- Walk-in closet with built-in cabinets
- Built-in vanity, granite floors, spa tub and shower
Suite 4
- Slider to private balcony
- Walk-in closet
Suite 5
- Two-story room with spiral staircase to loft
- Built-in cabinetry
- Walk-in closet with built-ins
- Jack and Jill bath with jetted tub and steam shower
Suite 6
- Gas fireplace
- Built-in balcony with sliding door
- Reclaimed wood shiplap wall
- Walk-in closet
- Bathroom with jetted tub and slate floor
Suite 7 (3rd floor)
- Gas fireplace
- Walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry
- Roof access from closet
- Private bath with jetted tub and built-in vanity
Suite 8 (3rd floor)
- Gas fireplace
- Built-in cabinetry with fridge
- Slider to private balcony
- Reclaimed wood shiplap wall
- Private bath with shower and jetted tub
Family Room
- Built-in entertainment center with barn door TV cabinet
- Custom river rock fireplace
- Built-in wet bar
- Surround sound closet
- Slider to second deck with sitting area and Lake Tahoe views
- 3/4 bath attached
Sitting Room / Reception Room
- Grand fireplace with native rock
- Slate floors
- Off main entry
Turret Room
- Curved walls with tall narrow windows
- Panoramic views of surrounding pines
- Intimate seating area
Boardroom
- Skylights
- Built-in cabinetry
Library
- Custom bookcase
Office
- Connected to gym
- Custom built-in cabinetry
Additional Bathrooms
- Full bath off kitchen with travertine walls, custom tile and rockwork, barn sliding door
- Full bath off family room
- Full bath adjacent to theater and game room
- Full bath in basement
- Half bath on 3rd floor with pedestal sink
- Half bath off gym
- Downstairs half bath with slate floors, half barrel vanity, reclaimed wood shiplap and hammered steel sink
The estate sits within 6 acres of permanently protected and undevelopable land. Multiple decks and terraces at different levels provide distinct outdoor living spaces, each oriented toward the lake and mountains.
- 6 acres of permanently protected and undevelopable land
- 180-degree Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada views
- Pool and 10-person hot tub, automatic and chemical-free
- Custom ice skating rink on upper lawn with ice skates
- Custom trampoline
- Playground
- Multiple decks with snow melt systems
- Outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQs
- Gatehouse
- On-site caretaker's guest house
- Generac whole-home generator
- MyQ garage and alarm systems
- Extra deep 3-car garage with bike racks, ski and snowboard storage, built-in fridge and workbench
- Radiant heated floors throughout
- Central vacuum
- 2 Lochinvar tankless hot water heaters
- Custom Christmas decor conveys
Overview
Property Details
Property Status
For Sale
Lot Size
2.50 Acres
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1997
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