This single-story English-inspired American Craftsman home boasts premium quality from floor to ceiling. Natural materials, craftsmanship, Artisan quality, and functional simplicity integrate to create this fully customized luxury home. Once you step in to this masterpiece, you will instantly feel its warm, welcoming, and relaxing aura. Design and amenities include a harmonious William Morris color pallet, hand painted tiling, Shaker cabinets with bead board, raw oak flooring finished in-situ, all openings fully cased, luxury crown and base molding, Cook's kitchen, wine closet, formal dining room, office with built-ins, luxury primary bath, dual HVAC, recirculating hot water, whole-house water filtration, and whole-house Generac generator. All this is wrapped up in a unique forest/desert community amid natural beauty, shared with our interesting and entertaining wildlife neighbors. 201 S Argyle Ct is situated in St James Village, a mere half hour drive to Lake Tahoe or 20 minutes to urban amenities in Reno. It is a unique place to live in part because of the breathtaking views and spectacular hikes within the community's observance of natural habitat. The home is set respectfully within the landscape so that structure and habitat are in sync. The interior is finished with a smooth and flawless texture. Flooring is 3/4 raw oak, finished in-situ over 3/4 sub-floors. Custom Craftsman Shaker cabinetry with bead-board is used exclusively on all built-ins. Windows and doors are fully cased as are all room openings. The living room is centrally located and convenient to the kitchen, formal dining room (chandeliers and sconces do not go with house), and dining nook. It includes a wood burning fireplace complete with an energy efficient insert and hand-painted tile surround, a built-in entertainment center, in-home speakers, and glass doors that open out to the pergola and garden in the back yard. The Cook's kitchen features a large island work-space with an oversize sink and beautiful granite counter tops. The island is perfect for cooking and serving as it connects seamlessly to the living room, dining room, and nook dining area. The stove, grill, double oven, and refrigerator are all Viking appliances. The powerful 1300 CFM stove hood has a remote fan for silent venting. The temperature-controlled Wine Closet is situated between the formal dining room and kitchen. It sits beyond a beautiful glass door that showcases the oak wood cabinets and wine racks that hold up to 200 bottles. The spacious office with built-in bookcases, credenza and a gas log fireplace is located off the foyer. The large primary bedroom has views of the mountains, easily holds generous sized furniture, and includes room for a comfortable sitting or work area. The bathroom boasts double sinks, walk-in shower with heated towel rack, large tub, vanity station, heated flooring, and walk-in closet. The three guest bedrooms are all en-suite. The laundry room features cabinets, shelves, sink, and LG Energy Star Smart Steam Dryer and Washer with a wireless connection. The roomy three-car garage is easily accessible to the kitchen. Additional amenities: Generac whole house generator, Dual HVAC system, recirculating instant hot water, large water heater, and full-house water filtration system. Systems are serviced semi-annually. The Great Outdoors includes a fenced and landscaped back yard and garden encased by plantings of natural and ornamental vegetation and greenery, amidst the natural landscape of the eastern Sierra Nevada. NOTE: Chandeliers and sconces in the dining room do not go with the house.