As the Cold War began, the United States was concerned about not having enough uranium to sustain its new nuclear weapons program.  The US government offered incentives for prospectors who discovered domestic supplies, and the rush for uranium was on.  One of those prospectors was Charles Steen, who lived in a shack with his wife and four children while hunting for uranium with his second-hand equipment and geologist background.  In July of 1952, Steen realized his American Dream by uncovering a huge uranium deposit southeast of Moab, Utah.  The millions Steen made allowed him to abandon the shack, and eventually led to the construction of Steen Mansion among the Sierra Nevadas, minutes from Lake Tahoe. 

Pretty good history lesson, huh?  Now, let’s talk about how cool this house is.  It looks like the majestic fortress of a Bond villain, but offers a much more peaceful lifestyle for those of us without dastardly aspirations.  An indoor pool, music studio, solarium with sliding glass roof and much more are contained within the unique contemporary masterpiece.  The design takes inspiration from the breathtaking surrounding landscape, with rich earth tones, stone and walls of glass that invite the outside in.  Who could ever dream of contaminating the Unites States gold supply or assassinations with a golden gun while immersed in such beauty?

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