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“The answer may not be at the beach but shouldn’t we at least check?”

Dillion Beach Beach House

Are you seeking sunshine, listening to the ocean waves, or vacation property of your own? Our newest listing in Dillon Beach is an extraordinary opportunity to purchase the best of all beach worlds. Take a sneak peek…

 

Bask in the elements and enjoy unparalleled relaxation from this private Dillon Beach contemporary home.

 

Oceana Drive Dillion Beach, Ca

 

Sited with perfection on a premium oversized view lot, marvel at panoramic Pacific Ocean and coastline views encompassing Dillon Beach, Tomales Point, Tomales Bay, and Sugarloaf Mountain Peak. In addition to the sights, this home is surrounded by large native Cypress trees that provide a high degree of privacy. Together, the views and privacy create a feeling of sheer contentment.

 

This four-bedroom, three-bath home on Oceana Drive offers more than 2,700± square feet of indoor and outdoor living. Each bedroom provides a spacious layout, with a sumptuous owner’s suite. All bathrooms have high-efficiency Toto toilets.

 

Dillion Beach Vacation Home

 

This home has several decks: one with a propane fire pit and an enclosed patio with a Jacuzzi® hot tub off the main living area and a second off the owner’s suite for outdoor living. The home is heated by propane and a newer Bryant® furnace. There is also a CLIPPERCREEK charger for your electric car and an additional 30amp outlet.

 

On the main level, you will find a newer kitchen accented with a wall of mini glass subway tiles in Tahoe Blue. Appliances are all high-end, and the red Aga Range 6 gas burner is the room’s centerpiece. The vent hood is made by BEST® and has a commercial-grade blower attached. There is a Liebherr® refrigerator/freezer in stainless steel and an island that seats 4, housing a Franke® stainless steel double bowl deep sink with a Grohe® faucet. The countertops, including the island, are made of Silestone quartz.

 

The great room, complete with vaulted ceilings, is currently used for casual dining and entertaining. This room is equipped with a thermostat-controlled propane burning gas fireplace made by Morsøs® for those cold winter nights. The white-washed pine, wide plank floors add warmth and understated elegance to the living areas.

 

From the great room, wander into a bedroom (currently used as a media room) or up the extra wide staircase to the remaining bedrooms while catching a fantastic view of Tamales Point on the way up. The upstairs hallway/balcony is the perfect spot to showcase art or collectibles, and hay-colored Sisal® carpeting compliments the California coastal atmosphere.

 

With the owner’s suite on the first level, privacy is plentiful, with views of the coast and an outdoor deck. The en-suite bathroom with shower and soaking tub offer respite from the world.

 

A trap door in one of the closets allows access to a lower crawl space ideal for long-term storage. Additionally, the main level features laundry facilities with a Miele washer and dryer and the utility room housing the hot water heater and Bryant® furnace. There is also a ClipperCreek® charger for your electric car and an additional 30amp outlet.

 

Sunset on Dillion Beach

 

Give us a call today for a private showing before this truly remarkable private coastal escape in Dillon Beach hits the market.

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The distinctive and unique character of every property we list

Every property we list has a distinctive, unique character. It is our job to find the right buyer who appreciates all its individual qualities. 

Heidi and I share over 40 years of experience in both residential and commercial real estate. We offer a deep commitment to providing our clients with exceptional service. Our focus is to listen and understand what you are looking for in a property. We offer our professional guidance by discussing options and alternatives and then establishing a plan to achieve your personal real estate goals.

Take a tour of a few of our current listings in Sonoma County. Reach out to schedule a private showing, or if you are in the market for a new home or real estate investment, you would like to discuss.

 

 

4940 Corrick Lane

Nestled high in the Mayacamas mountains at the doorsteps of the Valley of the Moon, this wine country estate takes in sweeping panoramic views from the San Francisco Bay, North, to the vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Combining the effortless sophistication of Hampton’s sensibility with the luxurious grandeur of a European Winery Estate, this is truly a one-of-a-kind residence where East Coast meets the West. Dramatic yet accessible, the thoughtful design enhances the changing atmosphere in each room as one moves throughout the home.

 

 

Unparalleled craftsmanship that entailed multiple years of intricately detailed work has come together to inspire columns, beams, and staircases that showcase exceptional residence.

 This remarkable 35± acre gated estate offers a lifestyle of privacy overlooking the world-famous Sonoma Valley wine country, gateway to world-renowned wineries, a cyclists’ paradise, and the heart of California gastronomy, all within easy reach of the Pacific Ocean. Above the fog and below the weather, this property enjoys a unique micro-climate that is perfect year-round.

 

 

1937 Perth Avenue

Perched on a serene and private hillside in Highland Estates, this warm and inviting single-level home is the ideal country retreat while only minutes to every necessity. Enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings of redwoods, oaks, and a seasonal stream. This home features a great room concept with tons of natural light, gleaming hardwood floors, and updated baths boasting granite countertops and tile flooring. Entertaining is a breeze with easy access to an expansive deck and hot tub underneath the gazebo. The primary suite has a tranquil deck to enjoy your morning coffee while listening to the sounds of nature all around you. The property includes an attached two-car garage and a detached outbuilding ideal as an office, artist studio, or possible guest house. Truly a place to call home.

 

 

 

183 Mountain Vista Place

Welcome to Northern California’s most exciting and vibrant adult community (55+) – Oakmont Village. This dynamic community offers an abundance of outdoor activities for your enjoyment, including golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, and a spa. Located in a peaceful cul-de-sac on a sizeable low-maintenance lot, this well-maintained Oakwood Model is light and airy with a great room concept, tile flooring throughout for easy cleaning and mobility. The living room boasts high-beamed ceilings, a fireplace, and large picture windows with views of Annadel State Park. The eat-in kitchen features rich maple cabinets and views of the backyard. The property includes updated baths and an attached two-car garage. Move into this home and play in the heart of the Valley of the Moon and Sonoma County Wine Country.

 

 

 

6695 Oakmont Drive

Take a tour of this well-maintained two-bedroom home conveniently located near the Berger Recreation Center and community activities. Enjoy all the Oakmont Community ( for 55 year-olds and over) has to offer, such as movies, seminars, a swimming pool, community concerts, bocce ball, and other gatherings. Also close to restaurants, tennis, and golf. This home is ready for a fresh look and upgrades.

We also have several commercial listings that might pique your investor interest. Both are multi-unit subdivisions ready for your vision.

 

 

 

6405 Old Redwood Highway

Creekwalk is a proposed 24 unit subdivision which was ready to submit for tentative map in 2016 by BKF Engineering.

 

 

 

6122 Old Redwood Highway

The Oaks is a proposed 36 unit subdivision consisting of three contiguous parcels located on the northeast corner of Merner and Old Redwood Hwy in Windsor.

 

 

6119 Old Redwood Highway

Fully leased investment with development potential located in a mixed area of residential and commercial. Two parcels totaling approximately 1.42 acres zoned CC.

 

 

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Renovated Estate Genuinely Rooted in Sonoma Wine Country

Randy and I have been very fortunate over the years to represent some pretty amazing homes and estates throughout Sonoma county. Some have been filled with history, or architecturally significant. Some have been sprawling wonders of luxury, and some just made us feel good upon entering. Our newest listing on Harrison Grade Road in Sebastopol is one of those homes that evokes a warm and inviting atmosphere, along with a tie to an old wine country family and offers many modern luxuries buyers have come to expect in a home.

3760 Harrison Grade Road Sebastopol

This Craftsman home offers a comfortable and relaxed environment while holding on to its original roots established by an esteemed wine family from the 1920s. The four-bedroom, three-bath home provides present, and future generations with all the modern comforts found in a luxurious home without compromising its history.

Built to last and encapsulate the cherished memories of all its inhabitants this timeless home features hardwood plank floors, large picture windows that bring the natural light inside and beautiful views in every room. Renovations to the original house were designed up by the current homeowners alongside Sebastopol architect, Lars Langberg. Hand-hewn redwood logs span its circumference as part of the foundation, ensuring the roots of this home are healthy.

Entertaining is a breeze in the chef’s kitchen featuring granite and quartz countertops, a 6 burner Electrolux gas range, stainless steel appliances, pantry, wine and beverage refrigerator and easy access to the outdoor spaces. The great room with open floor plan and wood burning fireplace offers cozy comfort for many or just one.

Awaken to cheerful sunlight in the master suite. Ample storage space and a spa-like ensuite celebrate the modern amenities we all enjoy. You will find views from every room in the home to enjoy until your heart’s content, and mind is at ease.

“We bought this house to free ourselves from the city. We wanted to raise our family in the country.” Both family and house received a full restoration.

“We will miss the moonlight through the palm tree, grand skyscapes ever-changing, geese flying by, foxes trotting along our footpaths, the occasional coyote chorus and echoing owls. Juicy peaches from the two spindly trees, the cool fog that rolls in after a hot day and how surprisingly good the water tastes. We will remember the outdoor kitchen, the gardens, the fireplace, and bocci ball. The sound of 100 frogs in our pond every spring, the masses of Robins and Starlings gathered high atop the redwood trees and how free our children lived here and how they grew into adults. Our local Occidental community has also provided us with so much nourishment over the years, like Howards for breakfast, coffee at the Union Hotel, and drinks at Joe’s Bar. We take with us a lifetime of happy memories, full bellies, and light hearts.”

The best way to see the home is through the eyes of those that have lived here before. They can suggest the best parts that you cannot see or feel on your first tour. Things like: the southwest corner of the kitchen is the best window to read the morning paper in the sunshine or to watch the birds drinking from the fountain.

Retreat to an estate that is saturated with wine country roots.
Come and see for yourself where your true wine country lifestyle fits right in.


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Uniting Family Homes in 2019

Family Compound 3D rendering
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Did you ever notice that trends have their way of circling back? One such trend is a family compound. Defined as a group of buildings in an enclosed area, having a shared or associated purpose, such as the houses of an extended family, a family compound is a trend more families are bringing back into popularity for a variety of practical reasons.

Property Listing: 3500 Sweetwater Springs Road, Healdsburg, California 95448
3500 Sweetwater Springs Road, Healdsburg, California 95448

Land in California is scarce, especially property in which to build new homes on. Purchasing a piece of land suitable for multiple dwellings such as our Sweetwater Springs listing in Healdsburg resolves this issue. Breathtaking views sweep through this 480± acre parcel with spectacular panoramic view options for future building sites. Gently rolling ridge top features open sunny meadows, natural springs and incredible views of the Russian River Valley, Mt St Helena and beyond. The perfect canvas awaits to create your dream estate or family compound with vineyard potential. Russian River and Sonoma Coast AVA. Includes two separate parcels with 5 certificate of compliance. This property is currently offered at $2,995,000. Give us a call to show you around and discuss the possibilities.

Rocking chairs on porch looking at view

Finding affordable housing is tough in California all across the state.  Sonoma County is no different. The lack of space to build new homes, the recent devastating fires, and an already tight housing market have all made it even more challenging to solve one of humans’ most fundamental needs, a place to live.  Creating a family compound makes sense in solving this dilemma. Building a more significant purchase together as a family and developing individual housing on the property for each member becomes a lot more affordable and helps equalize the burden of cost to each individual.

Sebastopol Apple Blossom

 Property Listing: 6484 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, California 94952
6484 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, California 94952

Finding the right property to create your ideal family compound can have it’s challenges too. If 480± acres is too big for you, we also have an incredible property that is ideally suited for a compound and holds multiple dwellings onsite already. Our Bodega Avenue listing is a tranquil and private 80± acres located in desirable West Petaluma.  This flag lot would make a great family compound boasting main house, guest house, and caretakers’ quarters. An ideal property for raising crops with vineyard potential. Suitable for horses includes 3 large barns, outbuildings and spring fed pond. Close to wine country, fine dining, and coast. Currently offered at $2,999,999. This property is a unique spot, give us a call to walk through it and learn more about the multiple opportunities it offers.

Multiple Generations in a family
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The idea of a family compound is not a new one. In the 1900s and earlier it was commonplace to have multiple generations of families living on the same property and sometimes under one roof.  The benefits vary. When the kids are small, grandparents are nearby to help; when the grandparents are too old to be alone, they have family nearby to care for them. Sharing expenses and helping each other out. Another possible advantage is the closeness the family feels by living so close together and supporting one another through the challenges and successes we all experience in life.

Contact us today if you are interested in walking through either of the above listings. Both properties offer multiple possibilities for a family compound, potential income, and a harmonious lifestyle.

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Hustle and Bustle

Apple Blossoms in Spring

Our recent Apple Blossom celebrations make it official – spring has sprung in Sebastopol! The air feels fresh, relaxing foggy mornings give way to warm and invigorating afternoons filled with activity. As children are gearing up to finish the school year, warm weather, busy parks, and blooming flowers remind us all how fortunate we are to call Sebastopol home.

The Real Estate market is warming up too! Spring is bustling time for real estate agents and brokers as clients seek to sell or acquire new property and homes. The number of homes listed in Sonoma County in March increased 11.4% over February, and the number of homes sold increased by 19.7%. In Sebastopol, the number of homes listed increased by 26% over the same period last year, and the number of home sold increased by 20% compared to a year ago. As we expect the warm up to continue, now is a great time to achieve your real estate goals.

11630 Barnett Valley Road, Sebastopol, CA
11630 Barnett Valley Road, Sebastopol, CA

We currently have several properties on the market with more coming soon. Our latest listing on Barnett Valley Road is an ideal home for those looking for a bit of land, sun, peace, and privacy. Just over 6 acres of sun-drenched meadows and redwood forests, this single level well-maintained home is nestled at the end of a private country lane. It’s just waiting for your vision and designer touches. Enjoy stellar views, relax on the deck and listen to birds chirping and the soft summer breezes rustling through the trees. Barnett Valley is a perfect wine country retreat.

6484 Bodega Avenue Petaluma, CA
6484 Bodega Avenue Petaluma, CA

If you are looking for something even larger, or maybe establishing a family compound, our Sweetwater Springs listing is just the property for you. Breathtaking views sweep through this 480± acre parcel with options for future building sites that share in the sights! Gently rolling ridge top features open sunny meadows, natural springs and incredible views of the Russian River Valley, Mt. Saint Helena and beyond. The perfect canvas awaits to create your dream estate with vineyard potential.

For those that are looking to live more of a country life, our Bodega Avenue listings will set you up nicely. An ideal property for raising crops or horses, this property occupies 80± gently rolling acres in a serene setting with gorgeous views with the potential for quality wine grape production. The offering includes the main house, original farmhouse, caretakers home, three large barns, and half acre spring-fed pond.

We welcome the springtime weather and renewed energy. We are gearing up for some even more exciting news we will be sharing with you soon – stay tuned! Until then, there really is no better place to enjoy the busiest time of year than here in Sonoma County, so rich in its warm and familiar ways. As new blessings bloom everywhere, we are opening doors all across Sonoma County, helping you reach your real estate goals this Spring. Be sure to give us a call, we would be honored to assist you with all your real estate needs.

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Empty Home, Full of Possibilities

4041 Bones Road, Sebastopol, California 95472

I’m sure it has happened to you in your home search, you meet one of us to walk you through a home that interests you, as you enter, you notice right away that the home is staged or may even be completely empty. When buying a home, there can be many reasons why a seller may have already moved on, some may be positive for your buying process.

Several positives to buying a vacant home can range from the obvious to the surprising. When a home is empty, the true details of the home can be seen and absorbed. All of the charm and intricacies of the property are plainly seen. This can help to reduce any surprises at the inspection and closing. The closing period of these homes tend to be simpler as well. When waiting for a family to vacate the property, closing periods can run into complications or setbacks. With vacant homes, these unforeseen personal incidences can be reduced.

4041 Bones Road, Sebastopol, California 95472
4041 Bones Road, Sebastopol, California 95472

Our Bones Road property in Sebastopol is currently vacant and holds a number of positive and exciting attributes that you should come and see.

Bones Road offers not only the privacy and seclusion with views of vineyards, mountains, and redwoods tucked into the West County Hills; it offers a clean slate to its new owner. This Spanish-inspired single story home features old world charm with wood beam ceilings, paver tile flooring, and dramatic archways. The ideal floor plan makes for easy entertaining in a spacious kitchen, dining, family and living areas. Included in the sale of the home are 7.5± beautiful acres of land suitable for horses, gardens, and agriculture.

There are many reasons why homes may become vacant at the point of a sale. Life circumstances such and marriage, divorce, or the passing of an elderly family member, or even a change in financial stability can cause a homeowner to sell a home after it has been emptied. These circumstances, although unfortunate, can translate to gained value to a buyer. Often times, the owners of vacant homes are motivated to sell and may have already severed emotional ties to the property, making for a faster process for you!

If you are interested in discussing these concerns and opportunities further, whether you are buying or selling a vacant home, please reach out and ask. We are here to share our expertise to help you make the best decision for your family.

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Finding Home

As we discover more about ourselves, our family, and our community, through trials and tribulations, recoveries and triumphs, we understand more fully our needs and how to live our most full life. As Maya Angelou said, “The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place we can go as we are and not be questioned.” In this blog, we highlight a few properties that we are proudly representing that are ready for you and yours, to start building your life, here in Sonoma County.

4041 Bones Road Sebastopol, Ca
4041 Bones Road Sebastopol, Ca

If you are looking for a sturdy family home, with room to grow, the home at Bones Road may suit your family perfectly. With 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, there is enough room for the whole family and their privacy. With acreage this property has room for horses, gardens or agriculture and almost 3,000 square feet of living space, all residents can spread out to their ultimate comfort. The wood beam ceilings and super spacious shared living areas, give this home the space the family needs even in times of togetherness. This home is ready for you and your imagination. Bones Road is a vacant property and a clean slate. It is ready for your final touches with a solid concrete foundation, giving it the structural support to hold your dream home. The home has been well-maintained and all it needs is your vision.

4059 Burnside Road Sebastopol, Ca
4059 Burnside Road Sebastopol, Ca

Everything about this home is grand and spacious. Nestled in the hills of West County, the architecture is designed to capture the breathtaking views from each room, spanning the property’s 7 acres. The home is spacious, modern and move-in ready. There is a bath for each bedroom, giving the 3 bedrooms privacy and individuality. There is a spacious bonus room with vaulted ceilings and warm, wooden beams, giving this home over 4,000 square feet and creating an open feel for life and entertaining.

6484 Bodega Avenue Petaluma, Ca
6484 Bodega Avenue Petaluma, Ca

There is room for the whole family at this exceptional property. This is the ideal property for raising crops or horses boasting 80± gently rolling acres in a serene setting with gorgeous views. There does exist the potential for quality wine grape production. The property includes five different living spaces. These structures include the main house, the original farmhouse, a caretaker home, three large barns and half acre spring fed pond. The possibilities are endless at this family compound, full of potential for the whole family, including the horse, of course.

The properties that we are highlighting today are designed for life. They are built for families, and friends to be in and share time with those we care about. These homes are all ready for you and yours to call home. Let us know if you have any questions about how these homes could suit you, or if there are any other properties you would like to see.


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Elements of Outdoor Entertaining

Here in California, especially in the summer, we love the indoor-outdoor living. That is, when our exterior spaces act as additional places to live, work and play. The outdoor spaces of our properties are so much more than your basic backyard, they are an extension of your home. Enhancing these spaces can help your family and friends to enjoy your outdoor spaces, and there are a few elements to incorporate into your living spaces that can emphasize all of your exterior assets. 


5832 La Cuesta Drive, Santa Rosa, California

Preparing Food
rnHaving a safe and comfortable space to prepare food is an essential element to any backyard entertaining and living space. Grilling out with friends or cooking for your family, in the breeze, is quintessential California living. These spaces should be far enough away from the home as to not pose a risk while using the grill, with adequate ventilation. These spaces can also have shade so that the cook can be comfortable in the summer sun. Outdoor cooking spaces can allow the host, or cook in the family, to still be included in the fun in the sun.  


5832 La Cuesta Drive, Santa Rosa, California

Enjoying Food
rnHaving a comfortable place to “eat, drink, and be merry” is another essential place to have in your backyard living spaces. These spaces allow for your loved ones to gather and be together over food and conversations. Creating an inviting space through comfortable seating that is organized in a way to enhance togetherness will help for people to be naturally drawn to these places. 


5832 La Cuesta Drive, Santa Rosa, California

Activities
rnThe perfect outdoor living space has a little fun mixed in there too. A pool can provide the element of fun for any backyard experience. Whether it is for cannon balls or lounging, a pool can create the life in the outdoor lifestyle. If a pool is not your style, other activities can help to get people moving in your outdoor spaces. Small patches of grass can be used for a bocce ball r croquet courts. Just imagine your backyard lifestyle, there are people chatting, others eating or cooking, and a few throwing a football or lounging by the pool. Activity is as much a part of optimum outdoor living as any other element in life. 


4059 Burnside Road, Sebastopol, California​

A View
rnA view can draw you outside and keep you outdoors. If you have a property with a view, your outdoor living is enhanced by giving you a sense of place, as you gaze out at the expanse. All of the things we love about the outdoors, its ability to restore us, to make us think about life, to breathe in the fresh air and to breathe out our stress can be seen in one snapshot. The view provides the backdrop to life, it gives the living a context in the world as a whole. 


4059 Burnside Road, Sebastopol, California​

Easy Access to the Outdoors
rnOne of the biggest impacts our home can have on your indoor-outdoor lifestyle is how easy it is for us to access that outdoor space. When our homes have easy access to the outdoors, we are more likely to use those spaces as extra living spaces. You can enhance the ease of access by having large windows, beckoning out outside. The egress can be enhanced through large doors (i.e. french doors) that can be left open to allow the breeze to percolate through the whole home, incorporating the outdoors, in, and vice versa. 

Outdoor living spaces can enhance the life in your California lifestyle. There are many aspects that can increase the use of these places, on your property but make access easier, and the spaces more inviting, comfortable, safe, and entertaining. 

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This Land is Your Land

Land purchases are sought out by buyers for different reasons. Sometimes, land can be a great, low-maintenance investment or it can be the start of a client’s dream. The spectrum of reasons for buying land is just that far-reaching. This spectrum makes finding the right land for the right person, so interesting! We love matching motivations to parcels and feel like we are really helping to set in motion something special for our clients.

Some of the reasons buyers seek land are universal, regardless of what their ultimate goal for the property may be. There is a huge opportunity for increased property value when buying land, after all, they are not making any more of it. This opportunity is compounded by the fact, land can be very low maintenance. Whether you are investing to one day resell, or build your dream home, when there are no existing structures of maintenance issues to impede your vision, the possibilities are endless (and less expensive). Also, in the competitive market, we often find ourselves in, here in California, land purchases may be a way to relieve some of that tension. Often times, buying and selling land is less stressful and buyers often reap the benefits of that fact.

All of these benefits can be found at our listing at 3500 Sweetwater Springs Road. This property has breathtaking views, one of those perks found more often when buying property versus neighborhood homes.  Gently rolling ridge top features open sunny meadows, natural springs and incredible views of the Russian River Valley, Mt. Saint Helena and beyond. The views continue to sweep through the entirety of the 480± acre parcel. This property is the perfect canvas awaits to create your dream estate with vineyard potential. There are multiple building sites on this property that will provide the idyllic backdrop, your dream in wine country has always deserved.

 

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Breathtaking Vistas

Some properties have a certain draw, a way of capturing your imagination and not letting it go. Often times, a home has one characteristic, the main focus, that runs through every aspect of the property, setting it apart from all of the others. Moments after stepping foot on 4059 Burnside Road, one can easily identify this stunning property’s unique signature.

With awe-inspiring views of the majestic Mount Saint Helena ridge tops, Sonoma County vineyards, redwoods, and valleys below, this Spanish-inspired home will capture your heart. Enjoy the privacy and seclusion on approximately 7.35± acres, nestled in the hills of the beloved West County. This home features exquisite architecture that was thoughtfully designed to capture the breathtaking views in each room and frame the artistic distinction of profound natural beauty outdoors.

The 4,182± square foot home includes 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The outdoors is brought in again through the use of materials found in the natural environment. Faux wood beams mimic the forest found outside the back door and are matched to the rich wooden-frame windows found throughout the home. The floor tiles and stone are a warm earthen brown, with rustic, old-world, and rich colors mirroring the hues found in the surrounding hills, easily seen through the many large windows.

This home’s architecture is meticulously calculated to maximize the view from every location in the home. The whirlpool tub is set in a large bay window, helping you wash the day away while bathing in the setting sun. The luxury kitchen is oriented so that entertaining friends and family are simultaneously comfortable and awe-inspiring.

Enjoy pursuing your culinary goals while enjoying the incredible views in this gourmet kitchen complete with a Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop and warming drawer, granite kitchen island, dual under mount sinks, built-in wine rack, informal dining area, custom cherry wood cabinetry, and a built-in refrigerator.  Bring your wine up from the naturally temperature-controlled, 800± bottle wine storage closet – built below the frost line – to your kitchen in the classically charming dumbwaiter.

Many details of this home bring not only comfort but also an appreciation for the artistic design of the home. Renowned Marvin windows with low-E-tinting frame the landscapes outside. A locally sourced, custom-forged iron staircase banister welcomes you upstairs, as well as the custom solid wood doors and crown molding, with Peldaño Portuguese tile throughout. The entire home is wired with Cat5 ethernet, built-in security system, and custom doorbell chimes.

The master bath is a spa-like escape with the Aquatic Century whirlpool hydrotherapy bathtub with reheating element, steam shower and Japanese Toto toilet with bidet, all in the tranquil master bathroom adorned in travertine tile, vessel sinks and views of the valley and vineyards below your mountain top retreat.

Additional amenities include a 20 x 20 upstairs office complete with built-in desks, bookcases, and stunning views. A dedicated laundry room with Corian counter space which is plumbed for both gas and electric. There is an on demand hot water heater with recirculating pump and a dual-zone heating system.

The property includes 7.35± acres of lush countryside overlooking the Mount St. Helena ridge tops. From the property, you can gaze upon vineyards, redwood forests, and the peaks and valleys that make up our beloved Sonoma County.

Outdoor amenities include a total of (5) 2,600± gallon water storage tanks housed under the deck. 4 tanks are reserved for irrigation and are sourced from the roof’s rainwater runoff, and 1 tank contains filtered water from the well.  Also included is an underground fire suppression water tank.

The 557± square foot garage can occupy 2 cars and the outside decking measures approximately 1,960± square feet.

There is something about the view at this property that begs you to come back and gaze at the great expanse in front of you. Everything in this home and in the property that surrounds it is dictated by that stunning view. Windows become picture frames and decks become platforms for the imagination. Come and take a look for yourself and see why we think this property is truly spectacular.

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