9765 Ripple Way, Reno, NV 89521

The last lots, and the best one! Some homes are simply bought. This one was hand chosen. When the final phase of The Meadows was being built, one buyer walked the lots and picked this spot for a reason. It sits where the neighborhood gives way to open space, with no one behind it and just one neighbor to the west.

They've lived here ever since, the home's first and only owner, and it's easy to see why they never left. Mornings start with light. The home faces south, so sun moves through the rooms all day and warms the patio long after other yards have gone cool.

Out back, mature trees provide shade and privacy. Past the yard the paved trail heads into the open space along the meadow; follow it wherever you like. Inside, the main living areas flow together, with laminate and tile underfoot. The kitchen, living room, and dining area share one open space, so whoever is cooking is still part of the conversation.

Through the French doors off the living room the den waits quietly. Custom built-in shelving lines the walls, ready for books, a home office, or the collectibles you've always wanted to display. The primary suite opens through double doors into a room with real breathing space.

It has a walk-in closet and full en-suite bathroom, including double sinks. The centerpiece is the jetted tub and shower, an upgrade the owner requested from the builder during construction. That one choice says a lot about how carefully this home was planned from the start.

The second bedroom is a comfortable retreat for guests, and both bedrooms have brand-new carpet. Then there's life inside the gates. The Meadows community offers private gated access, security, a clubhouse, a pool, a spa, and a weight room. The HOA maintains the common grounds and even the front landscaping, so weekends belong to you, not your lawn.

A great opportunity for part-time residents and full-time residents. Homes in the last phase of a community rarely come up. Homes on one of its best lots come up even less often. Note: Some photos are virtually staged.