Luxurious Brockway Springs Lake Tahoe
On the North shore of Lake Tahoe, near the quaint casinos of Crystal Bay Nevada, the community of Brockway has a rich history.
The Trans-Continental Railroad passed through Verdi, Nevada and Truckee, California, which had become mill towns serving the silver mines of Virginia City. The ease of travel over the Sierra Nevada opened the doors for many pioneers into California.
Lake Tahoe was only prized as a place to get timber. Loggers were cutting down the forests to build communities in the mining towns scattered along the Sierras. Truckee developed from a lumber mill too, but also had an ice mill in Boca, which served the nearby mines.
Healing Waters of Lake Tahoe
The first road to bring tourists from Truckee to Lake Tahoe was over what is now highway 267. Arriving at Brockway pier, travelers could catch steamers to travel up and down the shores of Lake Tahoe. Brockway actually got its name from Nathaniel Brockway, the uncle of the first postmaster to serve the area.
At the turn of the century, resorts based on wellness were springing up all over North America. After the hot springs at Brockway were discovered, a hotel was built to offer visitors healing baths. Guests could enjoy a combination of the exhilarating cold lake water, with alternating soaks in the hot springs.
Modern Brockway Springs
By the time the casinos of Crystal Bay, Nevada began attracting celebrities like Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, Brockway Hot Springs had changed hands several times. Brockway Springs was later developed into a condominium project of 78 privately owned units. Sold in 1994 for $3.5 million, it also became a gated community of 18 luxury homes.
Brockway Springs has the best in amenities, including a pier, pool, tennis courts and clubhouse, not to mention private access to the hot springs. Brockway Springs Lakefront Resort offers owners a rental program and boasts a half mile of private beach. The condo units rarely become available for sale, and offer lakefront living at affordable prices.
9200 Brockway Springs Drive #72
Currently, unit 72 is available for sale at $2.99 million. This stunning, remodeled property is a 4 bedroom 3 bath Penthouse on the lake. With wall to wall windows, outdoor balcony and soaring ceilings, enjoy endless views of the private beach and year-round swimming pool, heated by the hot springs.
Because there are only 18 luxury homes, they rarely come on the market. Currently, there is a 4 bedroom and 4 bath spectacular lakefront home, listed at $4.95 million. This vintage retreat was remodeled in the 1990's. It offers panoramic lake and mountain views. Enjoy a stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and warm wood accents on all 3 levels. The home has lush landscaping, maintained by the HOA.
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