{"id":64006,"date":"2026-09-15T03:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T01:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housesmarketplace.com\/this-15m-big-bear-lake-house-could-become-the-areas-priciest-ever\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T03:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T01:00:35","slug":"this-15m-big-bear-lake-house-could-become-the-areas-priciest-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housesmarketplace.com\/ru\/this-15m-big-bear-lake-house-could-become-the-areas-priciest-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"This $15M Big Bear Lake house could become the area\u2019s priciest ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Big Bear Lake has no shortage of log cabins, chalet-inspired retreats and sprawling mountain compounds. Waterview is coming to market with a very different proposition.<\/p>\n<p>Set on approximately 1.6 acres with 100 feet of direct lakefront, the newly completed estate leans into contemporary architecture, hospitality-minded interiors and an unusually high level of finish for the Southern California mountain market. <\/p>\n<p>The asking price is equally ambitious: $15 million, with the sellers hoping the property will establish a new residential sale record for Big Bear Lake.<\/p>\n<p>The seven-bedroom residence was conceived from the ground up by actress Lindsey Gort and restaurateur-turned-developer Beau Laughlin through their firm, Framework Design + Build, in collaboration with architecture studio The Ranch Mine and ORCA Landscape Design. <\/p>\n<p>Approximately 10,000 square feet sit under roof, including expansive outdoor living areas and a nearly 1,600-square-foot detached garage and workshop.<\/p>\n<p>Dani Rosenthal of Vista Sotheby\u2019s International Realty and Neyshia Go of Sotheby\u2019s International Realty <a href=\"https:\/\/neyshiago.com\/properties\/39224-waterview-dr-big-bear-lake-ca-us-92315-26874115\">hold the listing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An LA hospitality veteran brought restaurant thinking to the mountains<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54717\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Laughlin comes to residential design by way of hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurateur was behind Los Angeles spots including Atrium, Pinky\u2019s, Sawyer and Kettle Black, and says much of what he learned designing restaurants, bars, hotels and resorts informed the way Waterview was planned.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than treating individual rooms as isolated destinations, the house was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/lifestyle-and-design\/17-quiet-design-choices-that-signal-real-quality\/\">designed around movement<\/a>, gathering and uninterrupted sightlines toward the water.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI took everything I\u2019ve learned about building spaces where people gather, from restaurants and bars, to hotels and resorts, and applied it here,\u201d Laughlin said.<\/p>\n<p>For Gort, known for portraying Samantha Jones in <em>The Carrie Diaries<\/em> and for roles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/movie-homes\/the-real-life-homes-from-modern-family\/\">\u0432 <em>Modern Family<\/em><\/a>, <em>Lucifer<\/em> \u0438 <em>A Million Little Things<\/em>, the goal was to keep that level of design from making the house feel overly formal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe wanted the interiors to feel warm and lived-in, not like a showpiece, even with materials this special,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contemporary architecture replaces the traditional mountain lodge<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-Waterview-Nils-Timm-Exterior-Daytime.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54718\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From the road, Waterview makes it immediately clear that this isn\u2019t another timber-heavy alpine cabin.<\/p>\n<p>The exterior combines clean horizontal lines with a standing-seam roof, exposed structural beams, substantial stonework and contrasting black and ivory siding.<\/p>\n<p>The Ranch Mine worked with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameworkmade.com\/\">Framework Design + Build<\/a> on the architecture, giving the residence a distinctly contemporary profile while still drawing heavily on materials associated with its mountain setting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54719\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rather than trying to imitate a historic lodge, the design uses the surrounding landscape as its reference point.<\/p>\n<p>And nearly every major room was positioned around the lake.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54720\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White oak wraps the house from walls to ceilings<\/h2>\n<p>Inside, white oak becomes the home\u2019s dominant material.<\/p>\n<p>Millwork extends across ceilings, walls, cabinetry and staircases, creating continuity through spaces with dramatically different ceiling heights and rooflines.<\/p>\n<p>The effect is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/hidden-hills-estate-trades-the-modern-farmhouse-look-for-ultra-chic-warm-interiors\/\">warm without becoming rustic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54721\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54725\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bone, camel, walnut and terracotta tones continue throughout the furniture and finishes, while the more restrained palette allows the lake views to supply much of the color.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54723\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Large expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass keep Big Bear Lake visible through much of the residence, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/le-cap-du-roc-carmel-house-above-big-surs-wild-coastline\/\">mountain scenery filling the background<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Gort describes the interiors as being deliberately secondary to the setting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery room was designed around the view and the light, so the house never competes with the lake; it just frames it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54727\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rough stone fireplaces add some mountain weight<\/h2>\n<p>Against all that smooth oak and glass, the fireplaces introduce something substantially rougher.<\/p>\n<p>Dry-stacked stone surrounds give the home\u2019s fire features a more elemental quality, providing visual weight within otherwise refined contemporary rooms.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54724\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The contrast helps keep the interiors from becoming too polished, particularly given the scale of the house.<\/p>\n<p>Lighting gets considerably more playful, with sculptural fixtures appearing throughout the rooms and adding a less predictable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/architecture\/contemporary-wyoming-mountain-home-on-35-acres-at-the-base-of-the-tetons\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"38311\">layer to the earth-toned palette<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54726\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The chef\u2019s kitchen comes with a wood-fired pizza oven<\/h2>\n<p>Laughlin\u2019s restaurant background becomes particularly obvious in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>The centerpiece is a large entertaining kitchen finished with Ceppo Rosa stone countertops and two substantial islands.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the oven.<\/p>\n<p>A hand-finished brass-front Earthstone Model 90 wood-fired pizza oven gives the room a feature normally associated with a serious restaurant kitchen rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/celebrity-homes\/shaquille-oneals-home-and-shaq-apulco-for-sale\/\">a private lake house<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54728\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The appliance package includes separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer columns, two Wolf steam ovens and a 36-inch Wolf gas cooktop, along with a Sub-Zero beverage center, dedicated wine storage and a Cove dishwasher.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a kitchen built as much for feeding a crowd as for everyday life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54722\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54729\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three primary suites all face the lake<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of designating one bedroom as the obvious owner\u2019s suite, Waterview has three primary en suites.<\/p>\n<p>All three overlook Big Bear Lake and open to their own private patios.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54730\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-34.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54731\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With private patios overlooking the lake<\/h2>\n<p>Each outdoor space has a wood-burning fireplace, making the bedrooms usable as indoor-outdoor retreats well beyond the warmer months.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, the bedroom suites continue the custom white oak millwork found elsewhere in the house, while their bathrooms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/vila-spectre-rolls-royce-inspired-megamansion-south-florida\/\">move decisively into spa territory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eight different stones turn the bathrooms into a material showcase<\/h2>\n<p>The bathroom stone selection is unusually extensive.<\/p>\n<p>Across the seven full bathrooms and two powder rooms, the house incorporates Grey Beauty, Taj Mahal, Green Maestro, Calacatta Paonazzo, Bianco Superior, Coffee, Bellini Rosa and Four Seasons marble.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-36.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54732\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-37.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54733\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the primary baths, stone vanities are accompanied by large showers and soaking tubs, with unlacquered brass fixtures from Studio Ore.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than repeating the same finish throughout every bathroom, the material choices give individual spaces their own identity while keeping the overall palette grounded in natural stone and warm metals.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54734\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A private sauna handles post-ski recovery<\/h2>\n<p>Big Bear is as much <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/celebrity-homes\/nfl-great-drew-brees-home-in-montana-on-20-acres\/\">about winter sports<\/a> as summer days on the lake, and the wellness program acknowledges both.<\/p>\n<p>The residence includes a HUUM 12kW electric sauna with Wi-Fi controls, giving owners a dedicated recovery space after a day skiing, snowboarding, hiking or spending time on the water.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-42.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54735\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s one of several features that push Waterview closer to a small private resort than a conventional vacation home.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nearly 3,000 square feet of outdoor space leads toward the lake<\/h2>\n<p>Much of the property unfolds between the house and its 100 feet of waterfront.<\/p>\n<p>ORCA Landscape Design handled the exterior landscape and hardscape, using greenery and tiered pathways to transition down toward the lake.<\/p>\n<p>The sequence begins with a covered outdoor dining area and continues past landscaped terraces toward a custom fire pit and wood-clad spa.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54736\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Illuminated pathways eventually reach a grassy lawn at the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n<p>All told, approximately 3,000 square feet of outdoor areas are incorporated into the property.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54737\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The future dock can be designed around the owner\u2019s boats<\/h2>\n<p>The waterfront setup isn\u2019t being treated as one-size-fits-all.<\/p>\n<p>Framework Design + Build is available to work with the eventual buyer on custom dockage based on how the property will actually be used.<\/p>\n<p>That could mean accommodating a classic wooden runabout, jet skis or larger vessels suited to the deeper-water location.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54738\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a house whose architecture was planned so closely around the lake, allowing the boating infrastructure to follow the owner\u2019s needs makes sense.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A heated driveway keeps winter from getting in the way<\/h2>\n<p>Mountain living comes with one practical complication that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/landmark-santa-cruz-property-pink-house\/\">oceanfront California houses<\/a> generally don\u2019t have to solve: snow.<\/p>\n<p>Waterview addresses it with a heated driveway designed to melt snow and maintain access during winter.<\/p>\n<p>That driveway also leads to one of the home\u2019s more utilitarian luxuries \u2014 a detached garage and workshop spanning nearly 1,600 square feet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-Waterview-Nils-Timm-Exterior-Evening.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54739\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The garage is sized for boats, cars and mountain toys<\/h2>\n<p>The detached structure provides enough room for considerably more than the family SUV.<\/p>\n<p>It was designed with boats, trailers, Airstreams, collector cars and jet skis in mind, giving bulky recreational equipment a dedicated place away from the principal residence.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a particularly useful feature for a property designed around four-season recreation, where equipment can multiply quickly between boating, skiing and off-road activities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-38.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54740\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology extends from security to energy monitoring<\/h2>\n<p>The contemporary thinking continues behind the walls.<\/p>\n<p>A whole-home audio system contains more than 12 zones, while four SPAN smart electrical panels provide circuit-level energy monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>Perimeter security comes through 4K AI-enabled cameras and integrated gate access.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-41.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54741\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The property also has a 5.74-kilowatt solar array that is projected to generate approximately 8,097 kilowatt-hours during its first year, according to information supplied with the listing, offsetting an estimated 40% of annual energy consumption.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Bear\u2019s luxury market has been moving upward<\/h2>\n<p>The $15 million asking price puts Waterview well above the historic ceiling for Big Bear Lake, and that\u2019s deliberate.<\/p>\n<p>Rosenthal says top sales in the market have moved from roughly $4.2 million to more than $8 million within two years, while more buyers from Southern California have begun considering the area alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/inside-a-jewelry-designers-showstopping-aspen-colorado-house\/\">much pricier mountain destinations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve watched Big Bear\u2019s ceiling rise dramatically over the past few years,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The listing team also points to investment around the wider destination.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-39.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54742\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alterra Mountain Company, the parent company associated with major mountain resorts, acquired Snow Valley in 2023 and added it to its Southern California portfolio alongside Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the lakefront Marina Riviera hotel has reopened following a restoration, and the growing local events calendar is bringing additional attention to Big Bear beyond its traditional ski-weekend audience.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The house is making a $15M bet on Big Bear\u2019s next chapter<\/h2>\n<p>Waterview represents the first ground-up project for Gort and Laughlin following earlier Framework Design + Build projects in Lake Arrowhead and Palm Springs.<\/p>\n<p>And the couple clearly isn\u2019t positioning it as a conventional weekend cabin.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe didn\u2019t want this to feel like a weekend house you visit twice a year,\u201d Gort said.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s evident in the scale: seven bedrooms, three primary suites, a restaurant-level kitchen, dedicated wellness amenities, serious storage for recreational equipment and 100 feet of lakefront.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterview-Nils-Timm-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54743\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nils Timm \/ Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But perhaps the bigger gamble is architectural.<\/p>\n<p>The house assumes there is now a buyer willing to spend substantially more in Big Bear for the kind of high-design contemporary residence more readily associated with Aspen or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/gondola-vista-20-townhome-property-in-south-lake-tahoe\/\">Lake Tahoe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At $15 million, Waterview isn\u2019t merely entering the local luxury market.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s testing just how high that market can go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u0411\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0435 \u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0438\u0439<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/movie-homes\/lakefront-pasadena-house-from-a-deadly-adoption-and-extant\/\">\u0414\u043e\u043c \u043d\u0430 \u0431\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0433\u0443 \u0435\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0447\u0430\u0441\u0442\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0430 \u0432 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