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Listing of The Week: A 'Hobbit House' at Lake Tahoe
885 Hill Lane, Lake Tahoe, Nevada For sale: $3,700,000 When Paul Arnold and his wife Elizabeth decided to build their custom home, they wanted something beyond fun. They wanted something fantastic. Hence, "The Hobbit House" was born. Full story
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