Priced to sell. Discover the perfect blend of luxury and sustainability in this stunning former model home located in the desirable, gated community of The Cottages at Carson Valley in Gardnerville, NV. As a former model, this residence is loaded with premium upgrades and thoughtful custom features that set it apart, including elegant wood-look tile flooring throughout and sophisticated 8-foot doors with custom casings. The interior feels open and airy, bathed in natural light enhanced by strategically placed tube skylights. At the heart of the home, the kitchen delights with quality raised-panel cabinets and granite countertops, flowing naturally into a spacious family room. Here, a striking double-sided fireplace with a custom wood surround creates a seamless connection to the covered patio, offering effortless indoor-outdoor living and a cozy ambiance year-round. The primary bedroom suite serves as a private retreat, featuring a large walk-in closet with high ceilings and built-in shelving, while the ensuite bath boasts a vanity, spacious shower, and a luxurious jetted tub. Practicality meets innovation with a finished garage complete with built-in cabinets for ample storage and pre-plumbing for a whole-house vacuum system. The low maintenance backyard is one big fenced in concrete patio with storage shed and a covered patio area with fireplace. The front yard is maintained by the association, which also maintains the gate and snow removal. The furnace, air conditioning, and tankless water heater was installed approximately 5 years ago. This home was touted by the original developer for meeting LEED Silver standards and being constructed with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) walls to achieve energy efficiency equivalent to R-50 insulation to ensure exceptional comfort and lower utility costs. Gardnerville Ranchos is positioned on the outskirts of the towns of Gardnerville and Minden with their charming historic downtowns and near local dining and shopping. The home is a gateway to world-class recreation. You are located just 3.9 miles from the Douglas County Recreation Center, 15.8 miles from winter skiing at Heavenly Stagecoach Lodge, and 19.5 miles from summer swimming at Nevada State Beach. With the Reno-Tahoe International Airport just over 50 miles away, this is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey, upgraded gem that combines green building excellence with an unbeatable Carson Valley location.