
MODERN FARMHOUSE NAPA VALLEY
1540 WEST ZINFANDEL LANE
OVERVIEW
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Prime and private valley floor location in coveted West Zinfandel location
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17.83 +/- acre parcel
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Idyllic vineyard and mountain views
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13.62 +/- acre Cabernet Sauvignon and heritage Zinfandel vineyard
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Exceptionally designed residential compound completed in 2017
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High concept architecture expressing modern country luxury
- Total living space: 5BR/7.5BA, 6,964 +/- sq ft
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Modern farmhouse style main residence:5,522 +/- sq ft, 5 BR/ 5.5 BA
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Modern farmhouse style pool house: 642 +/- sq ft, 1 BA
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Rustic barn: 800 +/- sq ft, 1 BA
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2-Car detached garage with finished interior: 831 +/- sq ft
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Design/build team
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Architecture – Jess Field and Stan Field, Field Architecture
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Interior Design – Penny Shawback, Shawback Design
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Home Builder – Paul Niles, Grassi & Associates, Inc.
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Landscape Architecture – Roderick Wyllie, Surfacedesign, Inc.
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Published in Luxe Interiors + Design, September, 2018
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17.5’ x 67’ in-ground heated pool and full width integral spa
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Tennis court with viewing decks
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Expansive outdoor entertaining areas for large scale entertaining
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Extensive outdoor lighting
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Exquisitely designed hardscape and natural drought tolerant landscape
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Electronically controlled gated entrance
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Olive tree-lined arrival drive
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Abundant guest parking
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Carport for owner’s parking
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Security and surveillance systems
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Proximity: Centrally located just 5 minutes south of downtown St. Helena, 5 minutes from Rutherford, 10 minutes from Yountville and 30 minutes to private airport service
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MAIN RESIDENCE
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Main Residence Overview
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Room Summary
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U-shaped floor plan with central courtyard
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Dramatic great room: living with fireplace, dining and chef’s kitchen
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Fully equipped butler’s pantry
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Light-filled hallways leading to family and guest wings
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Luxurious primary bedroom suite with private terrace
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Four additional en-suite bedrooms
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Private family/media room with fireplace
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Laundry and mud room
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Elegant powder room
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Spacious covered and heated terrace and front porch
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Finishes and Fixtures
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Cedar exterior with custom multi-layer paint treatment and two layers of water proofing
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Board formed concrete elements
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Mullioned Jada steel doors and windows
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Corrugated metal gabled roofs supported by dark timber and steel trusses
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Custom fabricated cabinetry
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Polished concrete floors and custom white oak floors with antique gray finish
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Hand troweled cementitious plaster walls by TBC plaster artisans (in many rooms) with reveal wall base
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Solid core white oak interior doors: wire brushed, custom stained, concealed hinges
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Sun Valley Bronze door and cabinet hardware
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Brightbound and Lindsay Aldeman custom lighting
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Recessed LED lighting with square trim
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Automatic shades in most rooms
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Tabarka, Walker Zanger and Fireclay tile
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Waterworks matte nickel faucets
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Honed limestone vanity counters
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Toto toilets
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Artemide aluminum and glass outdoor wall sconces
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Great Room
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Large scale open space with open beam cathedral ceiling and multiple areas for lounging, dining and cooking
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Dramatic entry with northeast facing wall of glass windows and views of a majestic 200-year-old oak tree
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Southwest facing wall of pocketing glass doors leading to spacious covered terrace with views of the barn and Mayacamas Mountains in the distance
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Polished concrete floor
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Large scale open space with open beam cathedral ceiling and multiple areas for lounging, dining and cooking
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Dramatic entry with northeast facing wall of glass windows and views of a majestic 200-year-old oak tree
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Southwest facing wall of pocketing glass doors leading to spacious covered terrace with views of the barn and Mayacamas Mountains in the distance
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Polished concrete floor
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Directional ceiling lighting
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Hallway with board formed concrete wainscoting and open steel shelving, leading to the guest wing
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Spacious seating area centered on a gas fireplace with glass front, stone hearth, and warm gray cementitious plaster wall reaching to the ceiling and skylight
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Brightbound custom made Helix chandelier above dining area
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Kitchen
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Custom fabricated white oak wire brushed cabinetry
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Large island with Concrete Works waterfall counter, double Shaws Original farmhouse porcelain sink with gooseneck faucet, In-SinkErator disposal, instant hot water system, and bar seating for 6 to 8 people
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Cooking wall: Wolf 6-burner range with griddle and grill, hidden exhaust hood, honed limestone counter, and Walker Zanger Duquesa Fatima traditional glazed ceramic tile back splash
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Smart cabinet storage surrounded by warm gray cementitious plaster wall reaching to the ceiling and skylight
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Pull-out trash bins
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Miele full size refrigerator with cabinet front
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Scotsman ice maker with cabinet front
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Miele dishwasher with cabinet front
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Buters Pantry​
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Handsome deep blue custom upper and lower cabinets with open shelving and under cabinet lighting
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Shaws Original farmhouse porcelain sink with gooseneck faucet and In-SinkErator disposal
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Honed limestone counter and butcher block counter white Fireclay hand glazed tile backsplash in herringbone pattern
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Miele built-in coffee and espresso maker
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Miele microwave
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Miele full size freezer with cabinet front
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Subzero wine tower
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Miele dishwasher with cabinet front
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Pull-out trash bins
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Eastmoreland schoolhouse style ceiling light
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​Family/Media Room
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Warm gray cementitious feature wall that wraps around from the great room
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Polished concrete floor
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White oak plank ceiling
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Surround sound audio
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Lindsay Aldeman Branching Bubbles lighting
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Steel open shelving at entry to room
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Gas fireplace with glass front and steel mantle
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Large format TV
​Primary Suite
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Spacious accommodations with lofty open beam ceiling, vineyard views, private terrace, and pool access
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Custom stained Oak floor in chevron pattern
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Custom draperies
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Sliding wood slatted exterior doors for sun control
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White built-in dresser storage and seating
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Walk-in closet with custom built-ins
- Bath
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White double vanity with honed limestone counter, undermount Lacava sinks, Waterworks matte nickel faucets, and Maison opal glass wall sconces
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Victoria + Albert free standing soaking tub with Waterworks matte nickel tub filler and Lindsay Aldeman Knotty Bubbles rope and opal glass pendant
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Oversized shower with waterproof plaster walls, concrete floor, and Waterworks matte nickel rain shower head and hand shower
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Feature walls of Tabarka hand glazed terracotta tile
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Warming towel rack
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Water closet with natural wood open shelving
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Family Wing Guest Suite 1
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Pool terrace access via hall
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Wide plank white oak floor
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Vineyard views from bedroom and bath
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Double sliding door closet
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En-suite bath
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White painted vanity with honed limestone waterfall counter, undermount Lacava sink, Waterworks matte nickel faucet, and matte nickel pulls
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Concrete floor
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Feature wall with Tabarka hand glazed terracotta tile
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Schoolhouse Ellerbe sconces
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Shower with shampoo nook
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Family Wing Guest Suite 2​
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Pool terrace access via hall
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Wide plank white oak floor
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Vineyard views from bedroom and bath
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Double sliding door closet
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Open shelving and built-in window seat with storage below
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En-suite bath
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White painted vanity with honed limestone waterfall counter, undermount Lacava sink, Waterworks matte nickel faucet, and matte nickel pulls
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Concrete floor
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Feature wall with Tabarka hand glazed terracotta tile
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Schoolhouse Ellerbe sconces
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Shower over tub
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Guest Wing
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Hall access to pool house and outdoor shower
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Beverage service area
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Wet bar with honed limestone counter and bar sink with gooseneck faucet,
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Built-in open shelving and cabinetry
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Subzero beverage refrigerator
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Laundry closet with Miele washer and dryer, folding area and open shelving
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Tall linen storage closet
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Outdoor storage closets for pool accessory storage
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Guest Wing Bedroom 1
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Double door access to pool terrace
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Wide plank white oak floor
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Bath
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Concrete floor
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White oak wire brushed vanity with honed limestone counter, undermount Lacava sink, Waterworks matte nickel faucet, and open shelving for towel storage
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Oversized shower with shampoo nook and Waterworks matte nickel shower fixtures
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Fireclay hand glazed hexagonal tile feature wall in twilight color
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Orbit wall sconces and recessed lighting
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Guest Wing Bedroom 2
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Double door access to pool terrace
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Wide plank white oak floor
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Bath
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Concrete floor
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White oak wire brushed vanity with honed limestone counter, undermount Lacava sink, Waterworks matte nickel faucet, and open shelving for towel storage
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Oversized shower with shampoo nook and Waterworks matte nickel shower fixtures
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Fireclay hand glazed subway tile in nautical color
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Orbit wall sconces and recessed lighting
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Powder Room
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Custom blue hand troweled plaster walls
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Custom wood floating vanity
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Lacava vessel sink with wall-mounted faucet
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Brightbound LH10 hand blown pendant light
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Mud Room/Laundry Room
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Airy New England-inspired room with full wall of large-scale windows reaching to the ceiling
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Board formed concrete wainscoting
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Rich blue upper and lower cabinet storage with under cabinet lighting
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Honed limestone counter
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Shaws Original farmhouse sink with matte nickel gooseneck faucet
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Tabarka hand glazed terracotta tile backsplash
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LG front loading washer and dryer
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Access to covered parking
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Custom steel lockers in powder coated white with custom leather pulls
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GARAGE
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Detached with two-car side-by-side parking
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Electronic door control
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Fully finished wall interior
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Full width loft for extra upper storage
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Extra deep space for additional storage
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Exterior accessed storage space for tennis equipment
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POOL HOUSE
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Approximately 642 sq ft
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Conceptual plans for expansion to add a bedroom suite
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Central room with space for dining, lounging and gym equipment
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Painted large plank wood floor throughout
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Beautiful custom mural by Katherine Jacobus Decorative Arts
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White horizontal plank wall detail
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Sliding wood slatted exterior doors for sun control
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Haiku ceiling fan
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Storage room
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Bathroom
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Kohler Brockway white cast iron sink
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Waterworks fixtures
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Oversized walk-in shower with thermostatic Hans Grohe AXOR shower fixtures and concrete floor
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Tabarka hand glazed terracotta tile feature wall
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Schoolhouse satellite wall sconces
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Water closet
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Changing locker
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Outdoor shower: Sonoma Forge rustic nickel fixture
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BARN
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Accessed through the sculptural head pruned vineyard via a long gravel path with embedded lighting
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Inspired by the property’s original ag barn
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Approximately 800 sq ft
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Reclaimed corral board exterior punctuated by ancient olive trees and a single gable barn light
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Enclosed shed roof parking for cars or tractors
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Cobblestone entry through massive 18’ glass doors with screen panels
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Custom stained cedar interior walls and polished concrete floors
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Custom timber structural framing by Spearhead of Canada
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Brightbound custom handblown glass and metal chandelier acts as a large-scale lantern for the space
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Large bar area with custom oak cabinetry, oversized ALLIA undermount porcelain sink, industrial style faucet, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, beverage refrigerator, wine refrigerator and ice maker
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Abundant storage in multiple rooms
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Loft space for flex living
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Outdoor fire pit with automatic control from the barn’s interior
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Full bath
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Custom oak vanity with honed limestone counter, hammered metal sink, industrial style faucet and open shelving for towel storage
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Glass pendant lighting
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Warm gray cementitious walls
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Shower with Fireclay hand glazed hexagonal tile and industrial style shower fixture with rain head
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OUTDOOR LIVING
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A multitude of outdoor venues for day and evening entertainment
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Gravel and limestone paver pathway from guest parking leading to a full-width front porch with heat lamps and custom swing
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Spacious front lawn with wooden stage/event tent platform
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Expansive covered limestone dining terrace with heat lamps and lounging area with large screen TV
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17.5’ x 67’ in-ground heated pool and full width integral spa with bench seating and automatic cover
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Spacious limestone and custom finished teak pool decks
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Outdoor barbecue with bar seating for five, concrete countertop, stainless steel sink, Subzero beverage refrigerator, and Wolf barbecue
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Tennis court (resurfaced about 2 years ago) lined for pickle ball and with two teak viewing decks
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Southeast dining terrace accessed from family wing hallway
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Professionally designed hardscape and lush drought tolerant landscape
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Raised vegetable garden
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Expansive area near tennis court for tent camping
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Extensive outdoor lighting creating a magical evening ambiance
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Firepit at barn with automatic control
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VINEYARD
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Total acreage: 13.62 +/- acres
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Cabernet Sauvignon: 8.32 +/- acres, planted from 2000 to 2024
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Zinfandel, 5.3+/- acres, heritage head-pruned vines planted in 1935 and 1979
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St. Helena AVA
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Farmed by Wight Vineyard Management
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Harvest Data
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2020: CS 8.59 tons, Zin 2.73 tons
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2021: CS 5.07 tons, Zin 6.90 tons
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2022: CS 7.98 tons, Zin 4.13 tons
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2023: CS 22.11 tons, Zin 7.03 tons
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2024: CS 12.11 tons, Zin 3.68 tons
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Cabernet Sauvignon under 2-year evergreen contract with Caymus
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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Utility building for main power, irrigation control, outdoor lighting, water pumps, etc.
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Main house HVAC:
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AC and forced air heat via heat pumps
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Radiant heated floors in all room with multi-zone control
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Barn and pool house HVAC: AC and forced air heat via heat pumps
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Water heaters: a combination of tank and on-demand systems
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Water:
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2 Private wells tested in March of 2025 at 65 gpm and 8 gpm
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3 separate storage tanks:10,000 gallon domestic tank, two 10,000 gallon landscape and vineyard irrigation tanks
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Reverse osmosis and UV filtration for domestic water supply
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Septic
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Engineered system serving main house, pool house and barn
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One leach field
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Fire Sprinklers: throughout the residential interiors
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Electric: PG&E with Taylor Power Systems generator serving the entire property
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Gas: Natural gas
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Lighting and shades: Lutron programmable system
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Internet: Xfinity
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Phone: Xfinity
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TV: Xfinity
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Security system
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Surveillance: Cameras at multiple locations throughout the property
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Irrigation: Multi-timer controlled
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Audio: Sonos with speakers indoors and out. 8 invisible speakers hidden under great room plaster. Outdoor speakers at pool deck, back terrace, and front porch.
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