Wine Country Retreat

18780 Orange Ave., Sonoma CA 95476

3 Bed | 3 Bath | 1.40± Flat Acres

$3,850,000

This is a property where memories are made. It’s a very special place for relaxing, being with family and friends, celebration, and enjoying the outdoors.  Located in one of the most convenient locations in the Wine Country just 38± miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, this spectacular estate provides a rural setting while being only minutes away from the Sonoma Square and all the local amenities including stores, restaurants, music venues, wineries, hiking trails, and the Sonoma Golf Club. Glen Ellen is also within 10± minutes of the property.  The estate features approximately 1.4± flat acres on the Sonoma Valley floor, three beautiful buildings, a mature landscaped garden with vineyard and mountain views, a lap pool, and so much more.

Every aspect of the property has been tastefully designed to meet the needs of modern living while maintaining a timeless appeal. Whether you’re planning on living full time or seeking a weekend retreat, this property will amaze. Having just undergone an extensive renovation, this turnkey property is ready for immediate occupancy for a new owner who appreciates a life well lived. During the warm summers you’ll be able to swim in complete privacy while enjoying nature and your beautiful garden.  The western views from the backyard look up to the Sonoma Mountain Range and offer incredible sunsets and stargazing opportunities.

The entertainment options are limitless. This property is the perfect place for relaxing with a book or a glass of wine, a romantic dinner, a family gathering, a dinner party, a birthday celebration, enjoying the holidays, hosting an event, or a party for over 100 people.  This is a great place to chill or entertain like rock stars.  And for those who have kids, the yard and pool are a dream come true.  Large expanses of lawn provide multiple areas for playing and recreational use in a secure, private setting.  Adults and kids will also love the farm to table produce grown on the property including vegetables, plums, pears, walnuts, figs, grapes, and olives. Continued…

The charming main residence contains 3 bedrooms and just underwent a major renovation. Among the many enhancements just completed are an all new gourmet kitchen with new cabinets and appliances, all new bath in the primary bedroom, refinished floors and walls, all new lighting, and a new 12 foot glass door combined with a new deck and pergola for true indoor/outdoor living. There is tremendous natural light throughout the main house. The deck and pergola provide a second living room and seamlessly flows to the pool house and pool area where additional seating and dining areas are abundant.  The pool house is the perfect place to set up a rec room or use as a guest house.  The pool house features a large main room, a kitchenette, a full bathroom with a steam feature, an outdoor shower, and a climate-controlled wine cellar with racking for 1,000± bottles plus additional space for storing cases of wine and tastings.  The 50’ x 20’ pool is sized for lap swimming, relaxing, or entertaining. The pool has an electronic cover and beautiful arching water features.

Nestled among the vineyard is a purpose-built designer barn. Constructed by the present owner as the “Winery Building” for wine making and entertaining, the barn has high ceilings, wood paneled walls, high R-value insulation, large doors, and a bulk storage climate-controlled wine cellar. The property has a beautiful vineyard planted in Syrah, with typical production ranging from 50 to 70 cases per year. The vineyard has consistently produced high quality, fully bodied, and beautifully balanced wine.  Around the perimeter of the vineyard are 40 Italian olive trees (Pendolino, Frantoio, Leccino).

With features found in estates costing 2 to 3 as much, this extraordinary property offers the best of Wine Country living.

Features:

  • Indoor/outdoor living at its finest
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Baths
  • Newly renovated single story main residence
  • Large pergola covered back deck
  • Pool house with a covered veranda, a kitchenette, a full bath with steam shower, an outdoor shower, and a climate-controlled wine cellar
  • 50’ x 20’ lap pool with arching water features and an electric cover
  • Mature landscaping with an irrigation system
  • Two climate-controlled wine cellars
  • A Syrah vineyard
  • Olive trees
  • Gorgeous views of the vineyard and mountains (Sonoma and Mayacamas Ranges)
  • Breathtaking sunsets and stargazing
  • Mature landscaping
  • Multiple seating and dining areas for relaxing and entertaining
  • Expansive lawns for beauty and play
  • Characteristics consistent with estates costing 2 to 3 times as much
  • Privacy

Renovations Just Completed:

  • All new kitchen cabinets and countertops
  • All new kitchen appliances – Thermador (range, refrigerator, microwave, and hood), Bosch (dishwasher), and Hisense (wine cooler)
  • Custom closet shelving in the primary bedroom
  • Newly sanded, stained, and finished hardwood floors
  • New smooth texture finish on the interior walls
  • Upgrades in all 3 bathrooms
  • New lights in the main and pool house
  • New 12 foot sliding glass door
  • New 6 foot French doors
  • New paint on the interior and exterior in both the main and pool house
  • New stain on the decks
  • New deck and pergola
  • New skylight in the pool house
  • New artistic slab fireplace surround
  • Two new doors in the garage
  • New paint in the garage
  • New tile, wood stain, and fixture in the outdoor shower
  • New attic insulation in the main house

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Swimming Pool with Pool House

THE SHONE GROUP

WINE COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

Spanning four generations, The Shone Group has acquired a deep understanding of the industry’s intricate processes resulting in artful negotiating skills, insightful marketing and a unique ability to close complicated transactions. Serving the Bay Area and Northern California wine country, with expertise in rural, vineyard, equestrian, development and historic properties. We look forward to serving all of your real estate needs.


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Tina Shone Sotheby's Sonoma Agent RealtorTINA SHONE
Broker Associate

Cell: (707) 799-7556
Tina@ShoneGroup.com
DRE# 00787338

EVAN SHONE
Cell: (707) 328-9288
Evan@ShoneGroup.com
DRE# 01967200

The Shone Group
Sotheby’s International Realty
Wine Country Brokerage
793 Broadway, Sonoma CA 95476
Office:  707.933.1515  |  Fax:  707.933.1551

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