Vineyard Properties + Land – Artisan Sotheby's International Realty

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.

Change is in the air and on the ground

Change is in the Northern California air. With the shifting seasons, our areas are seeing a change in drought conditions and even a change in landscaping trends. Even with the wet weather we have enjoyed recently, there are lasting changes from the drought we can still see in the natural landscape as well as the attitudes of those of us who call this special place home.

For years, the landscaping trend in California has been focused on reducing our need for supplemental watering. Landscapers have been working in overdrive since 2014 to tear up traditional sod yards to replace them with drought-resistant, native species of foliage. This type of landscaping helps to improve your property’s environment in so many ways, and at the same time, saves your family time and money.

Homeowners that opt for these alternative landscaping ideas, tends to see more wildlife and more fascinating ways to live in the space, themselves. Swapping typical landscaping plants with native species encourages native species (insect and bird) to visit your property. When you change your yard from grass to a variety of drought tolerant shrubs and flowering plants that attract pollinators and other wildlife to your landscaping. What a wonderful way to add life to your space. These nontraditional yards create a dynamic backdrop to your home that traditional sod just can’t create.

Drought tolerant landscaping uses many different techniques to reduce the water needs of the space as a whole. Homeowners can section off parts of the yard to use in different, interesting ways. A patio with a nice table and chairs can help a family spend more time enjoying food and family outdoors. Fire pits with seating for relaxing can create conversations and warmth in those crisp spring evenings. Small plots for herb gardens can give your property a little taste of that farm to table lifestyle. Pathways and hidden crannies create an alluring yard full of interest and intrigue that with capture the imagination of children and adults, alike.

Even using different species of grasses can help to cut down on water consumption and help your family save money and benefit the planet. Landscapers are trading traditional grass species for species like buffalo grass or sedge grass, which can use half the water of traditional species. There are so many innovative ways to incorporate water (and money) saving techniques to your landscaping, catching on this California post-drought trend, has never been easier, or more beautiful.

For additional reading:

http://www.totallandscapecare.com/landscaping/california-governor-declares-drought-officially-over/

http://www.water.ca.gov/turf/

Growing Boutique Wines

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Some of the best products come from small-scale endeavors. Wine is no different. In Sonoma County, the boutique wineries are some of the most spectacular, not only for their wines, but also for the ambiance and the passionate people associated with these small grape farms. The small-scale viticulture in the area helps promote a farm-to-table lifestyle and community.

With many of the area’s small wineries being multi-generational family affairs. It takes hard work and a lot of love to make these farms successful. Keeping the operations small and intimate is not only a goal (one area winery aims for the whole process to be a one-man show) but a commitment. This self-imposed size limit the vintner’s promise to the people who visit and drink their wine so that they feel more like family than customers. With the home-like ambiance and the friendly farmers, it’s a good thing there are so many opportunities to visit and taste the wine from the small farms in Sonoma.

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There is so much that goes into making a great wine, but not so much that you can’t grow some successfully at home. A lot of the success (as with much in life) is in the planning. Factors such as ripening season, weather, water source and control, sun exposure, and pests all have to be considered, and issues abetted before grapes can really flourish. Only after all the careful planning can you pick your grape!

Now take a minute and think about what you could do with your very own small scale, Sonoma county winery… What if the property was already turn-key, ready for you to move in and grow, harvest, and drink? One property in the area provides opportunity. This 7.32 acre property and home is conveniently located to offer the best of town and country life. Since all of the planning is well past completion, enjoying the 4.25 acres (4,514 vines) of Pinot Noir and 0.25 acres (180 vines) of Chardonnay is just a harvest away. So many of the planning issues have been resolved when you invest in a property such as this, with a water storage tanks for both the home and the crops and the properties own 200 foot deep well.

Caring for your own small-scale vineyard is full of hands-on work that can fulfill your love of the great outdoors. From watering, to fertilizing, and weeding and pruning, there are so many opportunities to use your hands, that making this a family affair, or hiring some outside help, can help maximize the enjoyment factor.

Harvesting your grapes and making your wine can be a learning process. The timing of harvest is just as important as the how. But once you have a fully harvested batch of grapes, ready to make into wine, the real fun begins. Making sure you have the right equipment is essential in a successful wine-making experience (there’s that all-important planning part again). Keeping your area and tools clean and inspecting the grapes has to happen before and during the wine-making process. After making the grapes into juice, fermentation is the process that is a little skill and a little magic (well, microbial activity, but winemaking is definitely a little magic). After fermenting and racking the wine, the wine can be bottles, sealed and shared. The fruits of your labor can finally be realized (and enjoyed, of course).

Now all you have to do is sit back, take a sip, and decide how to share your grapes (and maybe your wine) with the world!

Authentic Sonoma

There is much to be said about the beauty, entertainment, and atmosphere that embody California’s esteemed Wine Country, Sonoma County. The region’s famed vineyards and wineries may draw visitors to the area, but the county’s rich culture, history and inviting community are what encourage people to stay.

Only thirty miles north of San Francisco awaits a place that not only offers over 200 award-winning wineries, but also a scenic coastline, beaches, stunning redwoods, over twenty golf courses, galleries, local farmer’s markets, and an impressive array of restaurants. Thousands of visitors come to Sonoma County each year and many of these visitors come back searching for a new place to call home.

With endless opportunities of finding a great residence right in our backyard, we were able to unite our knowledge and appreciation for Sonoma County with our passion for assisting others throughout their home-buying and selling experiences. Some return to find a quaint, tucked-away cottage in a rural area, some are looking to move into something that grows as their lives do, and some are interested in a “Sonoma County lifestyle” property. Whatever the situation may be, we are dedicated to showcasing a broad spectrum of inventory so that our guests find exactly what suits them.

One particular property that represents all of the wonderful qualities of Sonoma County is located in Santa Rosa, 4721 Hall Road. A quiet country lane leads directly to this single level Craftsman-style home. Nestled on five acres of land, a stunning view of Mount St. Helena and the Mayacamas offer this residence exceptional beauty and peace. The property is located within one of the county’s most prestigious wine regions, the Russian River Valley Appellation. Included in the opportunity is approximately three acres of planted premium Pinot Noir wine grapes.

The home’s 2,280± square-foot interior includes three bedrooms, two baths, rich cherry wood cabinets and floors, a spacious gourmet kitchen and an abundance of natural light to accommodate the ultimate comfort for its owners. Nearby shops and the Santa Rosa Country Club offer an accessible lifestyle to residents, yet the privacy and tranquility of the home’s location offers something far from the ordinary.

Providing a place in Sonoma County to call home is exactly what the Hall Road property offers. If you are interested in taking a tour of this stunning Santa Rosa residence, please contact us; we would love to show you around!

Life is Good!

There is a lot of talk swirling around about farm-to-table lifestyle, real food, back to basics and artisan, locally sourced products. Living in Sonoma County, we have access to an abundance of local producers, artisans, and farms right at our back door. We have the unique opportunity to fill our homes and lives with natural and local foods and products, virtually year-round. The only way to get closer to this abundant and natural lifestyle would be to purchase your own piece of Sonoma County farmland … and we have just the property to show you!

A mere twenty minutes down Bodega Highway, surrounded by green valleys and adjacent farms, is 80 acres of gently rolling land, with a sprawling single story main residence, guesthouse and extensive horse facilities.Once home to World Champion racehorse Sir Cool Skip, this extraordinary property boasts both historic beauty and modern amenities. With over 80 acres of premium land suitable for farming, grapes or horse facilities, and a possible knoll top building site offering privacy, spectacular expansive views of mountains, valleys, trees, vineyards and hillsides, this opportunity is a Sonoma County gem.

Multiple dwellings grace this estate, including the main residence, which consists of 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, private master suite, spacious country kitchen, living room/dining area, and a delightful veranda for sipping homemade lemonade on those warm summer days. Expansive decking off the kitchen makes for perfect entertaining, relaxing and taking in those magnificent views.Welcome your guests and extended family to stay in the charming farmhouse, complete with kitchen, 3 large bedrooms, 1 full bath, spacious kitchen, living room, and dining area, all with gleaming hardwood floors. An attached granny unit and office area, alongside the expansive agricultural shop-building, rounds out this impressive offering.

Lest we forget, you ranch hands and caretakers will find ample housing in 2 extensively upgraded mobile homes, which have been remodeled with newer roofing, hardwood and tile flooring. No caretaker? These abodes can provide a tidy rental income.

An extensive working horse facility completes this outstanding and unparalleled property. The fully equipped ranch features an expansive Ag/shop building, 3 large barns, paddocks, round pens, hay storage, tack room, breeding lab, and approximately 60 acres of beautiful fenced pastures for your animals to roam. The current owner has owned and operated a world class breeding facility, with the finest of studs and mares producing exquisite offspring.All of this, along with groves of trees and a ½-acre pond, completes this true Sonoma County style of abundant living. Enjoying the land, animals, and fruits of your labor in a majestic setting are all here waiting for you, let us show you around!

This Land is Your Land

Change is in the air and on the ground

Growing Boutique Wines

Authentic Sonoma

Life is Good!

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