‘CSI’ Creator Anthony Zuiker Lists His Lake Arrowhead Home: We Investigate!

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Anthony Zuiker, creator of the hugely successful “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” TV series, is selling his criminally nice home in Lake Arrowhead, CA, for $2.5 million. He and wife Michelle purchased the place as a pocket listing a little over a year ago, and fell in love with the town. They have since snapped up an even bigger house in the area, putting their newly redecorated home on the market.

In the spirit of “CSI,” here are some clues that this home will go fast!

Romancing the home

The couple had been searching for a second-home destination, and this waterfront spot sealed the deal.

“My wife and I were looking for ‘On Golden Pond,’” Zuiker says.

When they walked into the home, the soundtrack from “The Notebook” was playing, heightening the romantic vibe.

“It was so beautiful, the birds, the water, the forest. It was just a piece of heaven,” he adds. The couple now refer to their love nest as OZP, “On Zuiker Pond.”

Fantastic features

Built in 2009, the 7,064-square-foot home has five bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Along with water and golf course views, the place comes with a golf cart. The open floor plan includes a living room with vaulted ceiling, a chef’s kitchen with Wolf stove, pot filler, two dishwashers, two sinks, a built-in espresso maker, and large island. 

The dining room features water vistas, and the master suite comes with a vaulted, beamed ceiling, fireplace, office, and private deck, along with a luxurious bathroom. The lower level includes a game room, pub table, and bar with keg.

Elsewhere there’s a home theater, gym, sauna, and wine room, as well as decks on multiple levels, and a hot tub. There’s also an elevator and a two-car garage.

“Every floor is kind of a jackpot,” Zuiker says.

The funky furnishings, including the tables with bicycle wheels and a live-edge dining table, were local finds. Many were custom-made, and available for purchase. There’s also a boat dock not on the property that can be purchased along with the home.

OZP, or “On Zuiker Pond”

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Living room with vaulted ceiling

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Open kitchen

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Furnishings, including the bicycle tables, are available for purchase.

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Dining room with live-edge table and water views

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Game room and bar

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Destination as destiny

While many Angelenos head for the coast for their weekend getaway, Lake Arrowhead may be making a comeback of sorts. About two hours by car from L.A., the vacation spot has been an under-the-radar attraction.

Homes here sell for a median price of $417,000, and there 678 listings currently on the market.

Celebrities such as David Arquette, Frankie Avalon, Brian Wilson, Tori Spelling, and Michelle Kwan have had homes there.

“It was the place that Frank Sinatra used to vacation,” says listing agent Meghan Hardin. “For some reason, people stopped coming here. It’s being rediscovered. People are realizing they don’t want to fly to their vacation home.”

The beautiful natural surroundings, golf course, and country club provide plenty of activities, along with boating, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The town boasts plenty of restaurants and boutiques as well, and the private lake is accessible only to the homeowners, adding to an exclusive, resortlike feel.

“It’s a piece of magic,” Zuiker says. “It’s the most undervalued destination in California. It’s really anything you would want for a two-hour getaway.”

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