As you enter this unique Galena home the striking focal point is the dramatic, soaring central pyramidal skylight standing at over 25 feet; warming the heart of the home - a spacious, light-filled atrium collects and stores heat. This space can be used as an informal dining, entertaining area, or common area. The four-sided 400 square foot skylight that completely covers the space allows winter sun to brighten the interior all day long, taking maximum advantage of direct-gain heat. The Sausalito tile soaks up the sun's warmth and releases it at night when temperatures fall. The river-rock stone pillars serve a practical purpose providing further thermal mass for storing heat gained through the atrium skylight. The pillars visually separate the atrium from the living room without blocking the sunlight or impeding air flow. The pillars earth tones form a lively backdrop, adding to the serenity and beauty of Galena Forest through every window. Chill on the deck while listening to the babbles and ripples of Galena creek below as it travels along its bed, bubbling over rocks and branches. This custom-built home presents impressive vaulted tongue and groove ceilings with exposed beams at over 16' tall throughout the home. A centrally located kitchen with 2 ovens, electric stove, island and plenty of storage. The dining room borders the kitchen with a 2-sided river rock fireplace adding warmth and ambience. The river rock fireplace adjoins both dining and living space. Wood French doors lead to a large spacious deck a few steps from the kitchen and dining rooms offering an extended outside area to entertain family and friends or for soaking up the alpine setting. Beautiful wood French doors in the living area access the back deck, and also zone the adjoining 2 of the 3 bedrooms plus another leading into the additional office/den. The primary bedroom is spacious with a second private deck. The primary private bathroom includes jetted tub, walk in shower and two sinks. The hall bathroom includes two sinks and a jetted tub. Half bathroom updated with new sink and floor. Laundry room with cabinets. 2 car garage. To the east side of the .69-acre property is BLM land; no neighbors ever! All-natural landscaping. With a bit of TLC and upgrading you can create your own personal vision. Refrigerator, washer, dryer included in purchase price. Original Home plans available. Mountain living within a few minutes of shopping, schools, restaurants and activities. Easy access to numerous hiking trails, biking trails from your front door. Just minutes from Mt Rose Ski area and captivating Lake Tahoe within 30 minutes; offering world class skiing and year around recreation. Located less than 30 minutes to Reno Tahoe international airport. Home needs TLC.