I’m always interested when I find a nice estate that has a well-stocked wine cellar, but this time we have the entire winery. Situated on 11 acres in Glen Ellen this vineyard estate has Merlot and Godello vines, fruit and olives trees, flower gardens, and a pond. On its own, the pond is a great selling point in my book, but the 2,800 square foot 3-bedroom, 3 bath California Mission-style house isn’t so bad, either.
As usual, the estate has more than just a guest room or two; it also has an 840 square foot guest cottage. The estate is planned out to epitomize the indoor-outdoor living aesthetic. Though the house is a single story, high cathedral ceilings and oversized windows create an open, spacious interior.
I can’t decide if I’d want this house for the pond or the really cool tiled master bathroom. It seems as though this vineyard estate would have something for any taste; scroll through the gallery to see…
Glen Ellen vineyard estate on the market for $5.5M
5599 Bennett Valley Ln, Glen Ellen - $5,595,000
4 beds, 4 baths, 2,800 square feet. Year built: 1988
View of the house surrounded by vineyard. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Viewing the estate from a distance, it looks as though it's been placed in its own hidden forest. That may seem to romanticize the setting, but that pond is pretty great. Click to get a closer look...
Entry to the estate. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Here's the sign announcing the winery as you drive up. No one who comes to visit can say they didn't see your address. Scroll to get even closer...
Pond.(Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Before we look at the house, I have to see the pond one more time. There's a canoe, too. Click to see the house...
Main house.(Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Looking at the house from the other side of the pond, you can see the California-Mission styling used. Scroll through to get even closer...
Main house. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
From this angle, the Mission style is even clearer. But enough of the outside, click to get to the front door...
Front door. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
This custom front door has clean line with geometric patterns in the glass running vertical to it. These shapes will repeat throughout the interior; keep an eye out for them. Scroll through to see...
Front entry. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Walking in to the front entryway, there's a domed ceiling where the light is mounted -almost looking like a church censer - very California Mission. The spanish tile (repeating squares) warm up the all-white entry. Click through for the living room...
Living room. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Stepping through into the living room, you'll see how the cathedral ceiling creates an open, spacious place to relax or entertain. Notice how the woodwork mimics the front door. Scroll through...
Living room. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
From this angle you see how spacious it really is, an eating area, French doors to the outside, and entry to the kitchen. Click to get to that kitchen..
Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
This Chef's kitchen looks like just another room in the house; with a fireplace to relax by while talking with whomever is cooking. The island in the center is topped with French oak, the counters are granite. Scroll for more kitchen...
Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Here's the window seat, in the kitchen, by the fireplace. I have to admit, when cooking a Thanksgiving dinner and being in a kitchen for hours, I can see how this isn't a bad idea at all. Click through to take your food outside...
Patio. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
There are patios all around the exterior. This one has been set up for some afternoon wine tasting. Scroll on to stroll around...
Patio. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Here's another view. From here, you have an unobstructed view of the vineyards. Click to see what's next to all this patio...
Pool. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
I know I said 'pond', but did I forget to mention the pool? There is most definitely a pool. Click to head back inside...
Master bedroom. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Talk about open. What I like the best is how the interior architecture throughout is configured to act as shelving and storage areas. Notice that there isn't any extraneous furniture. Scroll to see more...
Master bedroom. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Seriously open. Is that another eating area through those doors? Click to see what's next...
Master bathroom. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
The tile work in the master bathroom is stunning. Notice, again, the repetition of geometric shapes, the roof, and the use of the same turquoise found on the living room couches. Scroll to see more...
Guest room. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
The Spanish tile is pulled into every room in the house, even the guest room where carpeting may have been expected. Click to see what's next...
Guest bathroom. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
The guest bathroom kicks it up with the blue. It's a ton of tile, but it works. Scroll on for another room...
Guest room. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
This guest room has the same high ceilings, but I noticed in both they're plaster instead of wood. It does help create the feeling of more space when there aren't many windows. Click to see where we go next...
Guest house. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
At the end of the pool, we walked right by this guest house. Scroll to get closer...
Guest house. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Getting closer, you notice the same shapes and colors as the front of the main house. Click to get to the doorway...
Guest house. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
Hey, this door is the same as the main house. At least everything is congruent. Scroll to check out the inside...
Guest house entry. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
This entry is completely open, and most definitely gives that indoor/outdoor living feeling. Click to see the kitchen...
Guest house kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
This kitchen is compact, but it's completely usable. Scroll to check out the bedroom...
Guest house bedroom. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
The bedroom has the same high, cathedral ceilings, Spanish tile, and use of windows as the main house. Remember the French doors we saw leading out from the kitchen? Click to check it out...
Guest house exterior. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
The exterior is almost a miniature of the main house. What we didn't get to see was the wine cellar built below the guest cottage. Scroll to look at the vineyard...
Vineyards. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
If you like the house but don't know a thing about winemaking, don't worry; the grapesare under contract to Cave Dog of Napa and St Francis Winery, Kenwood. A vineyard management company take care of it, the owner is free to spend time as they see fit. Click for one last look...
Backyard at dusk. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty)
I'm fairly certain the next owners will spend that time just enjoying it here.
