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."
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The real life backdrop for the show's ranch, a 24-acre property in Lake Tahoe, just sold for $38 million.
Source: 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.
Source: Realtor.com
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.
Source: Realtor.com
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 ...
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... to nine fireplaces and multiple living rooms.
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Some living areas have a specific purpose, like this game room.
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Other home amenities include a wine cellar, a home theater, two office, a crafts room, and a home gym with a sauna.
Source: Realtor.com,Los Angeles Times
There are a total of nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms across the property.
Source: Los Angeles Times