Home of the Day: Mountain escape with mammoth appeal

This recently remodeled three-story ski lodge with elevator, multiple fireplaces, sauna and wine cellar offers easy access to the great outdoors and the promise of year-round fun. With plenty of room for friends, family and recreational gear, this handsome chalet with a mammoth great room features vaulted ceilings, mountain views and warm wood finishes. Snow bunnies, boarders and book-by-the-fire types welcomed.

Address: 140 Pine Street, Mammoth Lakes, 93546

Price: $3.495 million

Built: 2003

Lot size: 14,810 square feet

House size: 7,300 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

Features: Great room with vaulted ceilings; wet bar; formal dining room; kitchen with fireplace; large sauna; library; laundry room; theater room; home office; elevator; three-car garage; wine cellar; master wing with separate living area, fireplace, walk-in closet, private deck and Jacuzzi

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the Mammoth Lakes area in February was $300,000, based on 22 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 13.2% increase in median price compared to February 2015.

Agents: Diane Forbes Haliburton, Randy Forbes, Gibson International, (310) 820-0195

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