Address Not Disclosed -Listed for $35mil - Sold
Offered at $0Sonoma, CA 95476
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2 full baths, 3 half baths
- Square Footage (+/-) 11605 sq. ft.
- Lot Size 362 acres
- Type Residential
- Lot Type Irregular - According to Sonoma County Tax Assessor; Three separate legal parcels
- Year Built 1995
- County Sonoma
- MLS APR2099808
- Interior Size: 11605 sq. ft. - For main residence per Sonoma County Tax Assesor
- Bedrooms: 2 - In the main residence/ 2 in the guest house
- Bathrooms: 2 full baths, 3 half baths - In the main residence; 2 full and one half bath in guest house
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Northern California's Premier Wine Country Estate
Superbly situated near the southern end of The Valley of the Moon, Shanel unfolds as you climb up the rolling hills of Sonoma Mountain. Like a rambling country estate, much of the approximately 362-acre property is moss covered oak woodland or sun-splashed meadow, carpeted with wildflowers, teeming with game. Ridges and Valleys to the north are home to deer and fox. This timeless backdrop provided the perfect setting for a residential compound reminiscent of an Italian mountain village.
The gardens and grounds at Shanel are a tribute to the vast talents of Berkeley landscape architect Mai Arbegast. With Sonoma's temperate climate, Arbegast designed a landscape to be enjoyed all year, one that fits seamlessly with the wild surroundings.
As reported in the August 1997 issue of Architectural Digest, "With the exception of the intimate hedged and walled rose garden, her design is as much forest as garden, with more color coming from foliage than flowers." In harmony with the indigenous landscape, Arbegast planted some 2,000 trees and countless shrubs and bulbs. A greenhouse and lathe house for tropical plants, a fruit orchard, raised vegetable beds, a gourd patch and an herb garden provide bounty and color for the table.
Superbly situated near the southern end of The Valley of the Moon, Shanel unfolds as you climb up the rolling hills of Sonoma Mountain. Like a rambling country estate, much of the approximately 362-acre property is moss covered oak woodland or sun-splashed meadow, carpeted with wildflowers, teeming with game. Ridges and Valleys to the north are home to deer and fox. This timeless backdrop provided the perfect setting for a residential compound reminiscent of an Italian mountain village.
The gardens and grounds at Shanel are a tribute to the vast talents of Berkeley landscape architect Mai Arbegast. With Sonoma's temperate climate, Arbegast designed a landscape to be enjoyed all year, one that fits seamlessly with the wild surroundings.
As reported in the August 1997 issue of Architectural Digest, "With the exception of the intimate hedged and walled rose garden, her design is as much forest as garden, with more color coming from foliage than flowers." In harmony with the indigenous landscape, Arbegast planted some 2,000 trees and countless shrubs and bulbs. A greenhouse and lathe house for tropical plants, a fruit orchard, raised vegetable beds, a gourd patch and an herb garden provide bounty and color for the table.
Completed in 1995, the meandering hillside mansion looks like it was built and expanded over the ages. Without a single 90 degree angle, the residence wraps around a spacious courtyard on one side while offering panoramic views of Sonoma Valley and San Francisco Bay on the other.
Dedicated to authenticity, San Francisco architect Sandy Walker imported centuries old Italian roof tiles and 200-year old beams from a Nevada barn owned by Pony Express rider Snowshoe Thompson. Walls of hand-smoothed plaster are colored in a pale ochre and radiant heat brings modern comfort to beautiful Travertine and oak floors. Shanel's seven fireplaces cast a warm glow and provide the perfect remedy for Sonoma Valley's cool evenings.
For all its beauty and ageless design, the residential compound at Shanel is just the beginning of the story. As you venture beyond the grounds of the main residence, two-bedroom guest house and pool/cabana area you find something akin to your own national park.
Lake Miwok, named after the Native American tribe that once called this valley home, is stocked with bass and trout and filled by a winter creek and a powerful upstream well. For hikers and horseback riders, there are miles of trails as well as an equestrian center complete with four paddocks, an immaculate five-stall stable, tack room, office and his and her locker rooms. The over 6,000 square foot covered riding arena also doubles as a superb location for events.
In the foothills of this great estate lie approximately 8 acres of top quality syrah vines planted with laser precision. The first vintage scored 87-90 points from Robert Parker, Jr. who described it as "meaty, blackberry and cassis-scented wine [which] includes some pepper and coffee bean notes. The wine seems to gain stature in the glass, so perhaps my rating is conservative."
And if your own vintage is not enough, the close proximity to both Sonoma and Napa counties many wineries provides hundreds of choices for exploring and building your cellar.
Offered at $35,000,000
Sold for undisclosed price.
The Property
> 3 contiguous lots
> 2 winter creeks
> Approx. 12 minutes to Sonoma's plaza
> Approx. 50 minutes to the Golden Gate Bridge
> Caretaker's residence
> 6-car garage
> Hay Barn
> Workshop
> Agriculture building
> Greenhouse / Lathe house
> Security system
> 2 gated entrances
> Fire truck
> 3 wells
> 10 water tanks
> Reverse osmosis water treatment for home
The Main Residence, 11,605 sq. ft.
Guest House, 1,655 sq. ft.
The Property
> 3 contiguous lots
> 2 winter creeks
> Approx. 12 minutes to Sonoma's plaza
> Approx. 50 minutes to the Golden Gate Bridge
> Caretaker's residence
> 6-car garage
> Hay Barn
> Workshop
> Agriculture building
> Greenhouse / Lathe house
> Security system
> 2 gated entrances
> Fire truck
> 3 wells
> 10 water tanks
> Reverse osmosis water treatment for home
The Main Residence, 11,605 sq. ft.
Guest House, 1,655 sq. ft.
Cabana w/ deck, 1,150 sq. ft.
Stables/Courtyard, 4,970 sq. ft.
Riding Arena, 6,435 sq. ft.
Caretaker's Cottage, 845 sq. ft.
Storage Building, 1,345 sq. ft.
Hay Building, 1,097 sq. ft.
Greenhouse, 720 sq. ft.
Lath House, 400 sq. ft.
Ag Storage Building, 1,000 sq. ft.
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