A view across the pool…
California wine country may be on the doorstep, but this luxury property on the edge of Sonoma also comes with its own 1.6 hectares (four acres) of Chardonnay vines.
That could be tempting for anyone wanting to get hands-on with this famous white grape variety, although the newly listed estate is also very much at the higher end of the market.
It has an asking price of $15m (£11.56m), according to the listing by Holly Barker Lee, of Sotheby’s International Realty’s ‘Wine Country’ Sonoma Brokerage.
An outdoor pool adorns the space next to the main residence, and nearby sun loungers offer one of several seating options in the estate’s surroundings.
There is also a covered stone terrace featuring a fire and television screen, as well as a separate firepit and a party barn on the grounds of the property – which spreads across 4.9 hectares of land (12.25 acres).
A bocce ball court and gym area are available, too, perhaps to help owners maintain a balanced lifestyle as they explore the region’s food and wine culture.
It’s located a short drive from Sonoma Plaza, putting it within