This magnificent Southwestern fortress-style home, nicknamed "the Alamo," sits on 40 usable acres just minutes above the booming Spanish Springs area of Reno/Sparks in a very quiet neighborhood, with no HOA. Grand entrance to single level spacious living areas. Open and light filled with 14 ft high ceilings, panoramic mountain and valley views. Insulated, reinforced concrete exterior and courtyard walls create a thermally efficient, secure, serene and luxurious feel. The Chefs Kitchen features Viking appliances, granite counters, huge island, pantry, tons of storage. Entertain with easy parking for dozens of autos or RV's. Some of the many custom highlights include a solid granite tub in the master bath, rooftop coffee/wine/cocktail patio, 6 person sauna, 6 person hot tub, wide hallways, custom knotty alder cabinets and solid 8 foot doors throughout, alabaster sconces, tankless water heaters. The main house is 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Oversize 3 car garage, dog room, utility room and wine cellar are incorporated into the fully enclosed, walled compound. 680+/- sq ft Guest Casita has full kitchen, bath, bedroom. Large barn with interior enclosures and covered overhangs. More than a mile of elegant split rail fencing defines the property. This estate is one of the most unique luxury large acreage properties available in the Reno Tahoe area. Can make a great corporate retreat, or host a variety of home-based businesses, and still have room for all the toys. You can add large additional garages, workshops, a pool house, more animal facilities, greenhouses, water storage, and whatever else you desire, with very few restrictions. With its own well, could easily be taken completely off grid. Fantastic location, well served by line-of-sight high speed microwave internet and cellular signal boosters for those remote work days. Sports and luxury car owners will love the long, paved, private driveway that connects directly to the county-maintained and plowed road, a rarity for properties on acreage. High quality construction. This is one you just have to see to truly grasp the distinction and scale. Ask for a list of property features and upgrades! Qualified appointments only. 24 hour video surveillance and caretaker on property.