14
A gorgeous Vineyard Estate in Sonoma
This gorgeous Vineyard Estate is carefully sited on the edge of a sixty-acre vineyard in Sonoma, California. Designed by Aidlin Darling Design, this monastic 14,000 square foot stone structure establishes a temporal frame of reference for mapping its physical environment. The estate includes the main home, as well as a caretaker’s residence, barn, irrigation center, water storage, outlying garden rooms, sculpture gardens and an orchard. The main house incorporates stacked stone walls organized round a long reflecting pool, and large glass openings that obscure the boundaries between inside and outside.
Photos: John Sutton and Marcus Hanschen
23
Exceptional Mediterranean vineyard estate
Spotted on Sotheby’s Realty is this impressive 50 acre residential vineyard estate, sprawled in the countryside and surrounded by rolling vineyards in Sonoma, California. Meandering pathways link the amenities of this beautiful estate, from the refined vintage style barn and spectacular kitchen garden to the stunning main residence, pool and terrace. The sophisticated 6,067 square foot, three bedroom, five bathroom estate was designed by renowned San Francisco architectural firm, BAR Architects. Exuding a clean, crisp, classic and elegantly informal design, the residence combines European old world architecture with modern design elements that blend harmoniously to create soft rustic warmth with modern style.
The entire residence has been completely renovated with a thoughtful floor plan that flows easily between public and private areas. The residence has been crafted with the highest quality and premium design features such as limestone flooring, stonework, artisan crafted cabinetry and designer fixtures. Features of the home includes, chefs kitchen, home office, library, guest suite, indoor pool, spa/hot tub, barn, gardens, guest house, outdoor pool and shower, terrace, balcony, outdoor BBQ/fireplace and fabulous mountain and vineyard views.
This stunning vineyard estate is listed for sale at $11,500,000, from here.
8
A breathtaking villa nestled in the foothills

Nestled in the foothills neighboring the stunning 10,000 acre Alisal Ranch in Santa Barbara County surrounded by acres of organic vineyards is Villa SunTerra, a magnificent European inspired 56 acre vineyard estate. The gorgeous vineyard estate property is both inviting and secluded, making it the ideal location for a relaxing getaway or entertaining. Guests will feel as if they have stepped into the French Countryside.
This green estate is constructed of imported limestone walls and floors, massive 200 year-old pine beams, ancient fireplaces and fine architectural details, the approximately 8,800 square foot landmark villa plus guest house offer indoor and outdoor entertainment and dining. The architecture recalls wineries in the Provencal countryside, including a kitchen complete with wood-burning oven. A spiral staircase leads to a room with a sweeping view of the Santa Ynez Valley. The five opulent bedroom suites share breathtaking views of the expansive vineyards and Santa Ynez Mountains from private verandas or patios.
The estate includes over 20,000 square feet of additional buildings and estate vineyards providing income for the new owners. The estate would be highly desirable to any wine lover; including an underground wine cellar with a luxurious separate private tasting room, and over 5,000 square feet of stone barrel-aging caves that are built into the hillside. The prime location and one of a kind estate offer an opportunity unlike any other in Santa Barbara County. There is nowhere else quite like Villa SunTerra.
Villa SunTerra and its stunning vineyard could be all yours, listed here for $21,500,000.