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A historic estate in Reno, Nevada is currently on sale. Constructed in 1989 and most recently updated in 1999, the mansion once housed members of the Harrah family. William F. Harrah (1911-1978) was a gambling magnate. Harrah’s Hotels and Casinos owned a network that extended from Las Vegas to Atlantic City. The mansion is a paradise for those passionate about equestrian and automobiles.

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The mansion has 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, and measures 15,261 square feet overall. It is on 22 acres of picturesquely landscaped real estate. The present valuation of the family home is $13.9 million. As part of the facilities, there are also two barns for horses and an equestrian arena. The address is 11095, Thomas Creek Road, Reno, Nevada 89511.

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Who is William Fisk Harrah?

William Harrah was a mechanical engineering student at UCLA. He dropped out when the Great Depression hit. After working in many family-owned businesses, he came up with his first successful business venture

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It was a family-owned business featuring a game of skill based on bingo, which was banned

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in California. Harrah came to Reno in 1937, with gambling legal there. He also opened casinos near Lake Tahoe. Harrah was influential in creating the Nevada Gaming Control Board in 1955. Four years hence, he played a vital role in establishing the Nevada Gaming Commission. His company was the first in the gaming field to trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Harrah had a vast collection of automobiles with 1453 cars to his name. The collection of vintage motor cars began in 1948. Holiday Inns purchased Harrah’s company and collection in 1980. With it economically not viable to maintain them, they sold most of Harrah’s Automobile Collection. About 300 cars escaped the auction block. They are now in the National Automobile Museum in Reno, a mere 13 minutes away.

The equestrian facilities on location

According to Mansion Global, those with a passion for equestrian will find the property “a dream come true.” In the barns, there are 24 stalls with ample room for horses. They also house an office area with laundry facilities. Moreover, there is an enormous tack room and additional storage space.

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Exceptional $2.2m Custom Built Equestrian Estate Home Now Available, All You Need to KnowApart from that, the grounds have many pastures for grazing and a state-of-the-art equestrian arena. With the seating in the arena covered and shaded from the sun, spectator comfort is ensured. The property is close enough to South Reno shopping. The Reno/Tahoe airport and Lake Tahoe are roughly 15- and 25-minute drives away, respectively.The mansion is a piece of Reno history and “the epitome of luxury living.” Automobile or equestrian connoisseurs will find it a slice of heaven. Add to that the sheer beauty of the location and its proximity to amenities, the estate will catch the eye. For those who revel in luxury, it is surely a must-have.

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