$3,850,000

One of Reno's celebrated historic estates known as "The Mansions on the Bluff," this remarkable residence offers the rare combination of childhood magic and sophisticated grandeur. Imagine a childhood shaped by secret gardens, a storybook playhouse, grand rooms and sweeping river views—and a home equally suited to elegant dinners, important… Read More gatherings and celebrations on a magnificent scale. This is a rare opportunity for a family with vision to restore an architectural treasure and create an extraordinary legacy for generations to come. The ingredients are all here: history, beauty, presence and an incomparable setting. Occupying a commanding position in the prestigious Newlands Historic District, the residence speaks to an era when Reno's prominent families built homes of distinction along the Truckee River. Designed by noted Reno architect Edward Parsons, who studied under and worked for renowned architect Frederic DeLongchamps, the home was built in 1941 as an English Tudor Revival estate. Its architecture is distinguished by a brick-clad first floor, traditional half-timbering and stucco above, steeply pitched gables, leaded-glass windows, massive chimneys and a dramatic arched stone entrance. At the heart of the home is an impressive 20-foot-diameter circular entry hall, with gracious rooms radiating from it and expansive rear windows framing views of the Truckee River, downtown Reno and the surrounding mountains. Just off the entry hall, the living room features a large river-view window and a striking ceiling painting replicating a 'A new and most accurate map of the whole world' created and published by renowned map maker, J. Blaeu circa 1664. The estate feels worlds away while remaining remarkably close to downtown Reno. A storybook Tudor-style playhouse—with stair access and a slide exit—overlooks a large pond set within the tree-lined front lawn. Thoughtfully placed seating areas invite adults to relax nearby while children play. A river-view gazebo and surrounding decks provide a spectacular vantage point for enjoying the panoramic scenery, while a gated circular driveway creates an elegant sense of arrival. The current owner thoughtfully added an attached two-story unit designed in harmony with the home's original Tudor architecture. Complete with its own kitchen, bathroom and separate entrance, it offers exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, live-in nanny accommodations, extended family or private guest quarters. Offering five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths and three expansive levels, the residence encompasses a collection of remarkable spaces ready to be thoughtfully reimagined by the next stewards of this exceptional historic estate. Read Less

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Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 10, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

7,722

Lot Size

0.79 Acres

Year Built

1941

MLS Number

260011537

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: City Street, Public, Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Basement

Basement - Finished, Basement - Walk-Out/Daylight

Building

Built in 1941, Living area: 7722.0, Levels: Three Or More, Construction Materials: Brick, Steel Frame, Stucco

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Terrace, Awning(s), Enclosed, Patio, Deck, Built-in Barbecue, Outdoor Kitchen

Fence

Full

Fireplaces

6 fireplaces, Gas, Wood Burning

Floors

Carpet, Wood

Foundation

Slab

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features

Elevator, Lift or Stair Chair, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s)

Laundry

Laundry Room, Washer Hookup

Lot

0.79 acres, Landscaped, Level, Sloped Down, Sprinklers In Front, Wooded

Parking

12 total parking spaces, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Property

Other structures: Gazebo, Workshop, City, Mountain(s)

Roof

Shake

Security Features

Security Fence, Security Gate

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 011-134-02, Annual Amount: $9,669.45, Zoning: SP5

Utilities

Electricity Connected, Internet Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Cellular Coverage, Underground Utilities, Water Meter Installed, Water Source: Public

Water Features

Water Body Name: Truckee River

Windows

Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Wood Frames

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