Some mornings I go to use the treadmill at the gym after dropping the kids off at school. The workout room will usually have one or two older guys using the stationary bikes with CNN turned on super loud to get their news fix before work. Last week, it was just me and one older gentleman, and it was just the time that someone in government had been fired, so we were waiting for the press briefing. Summarily, he became really agitated, got up from the stationary bike and turned all the TVs off, exclaiming, “My god! I need to live somewhere where I don’t hear this foolishness!”
I’m fairly certain that we’ve all had that moment where we just want an off switch for everything around us, and what better place than your own home to be able to escape and turn all the televisions off when you want to? One of the great things about Sonoma County is that there are still places you can live where you can have all the quiet time you want – and usually surrounded by some stunning views of nature.
If you’ve been thinking of getting away from it all, here are 7 current listings where privacy is one of the main selling points. Scroll through the gallery to see if there’s anything you like…
7 Homes in Sonoma County Offering Privacy at $650k or Less
14173 Fern Rd, Guerneville - $478,000
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,536 square feet. Year built: 1945.
Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
Guerneville is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of busy downtown areas that privacy is a given. Click to see how private the yard is...
The 'yard'. (Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
Looking out into the 'yard' of this home, it's easy to understand how you'd feel like you coud hide away from all the news you didn't want to hear. Scroll through to see the next hideaway...
313 Moonlight Cir, Cloverdale - $575,000
3 beds, 3 baths, 2,223 square feet. Year built: 2005.
Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Keller Williams Realty)
This home is a basic tract home, in a nice neighborhood in Cloverdale. The privacy factor comes into play in the interior; each bedroom has its own bathroom, and are roomy enough that the individuals can have their own televison and watch whatever they want, whenever - or not. Click to see if the yard offers privacy too...
French doors to the backyard. (Photo courtesy of Keller Williams Realty)
You can see through the doors to the yard that it's a fenced in, secret garden. A good place to sit and read or reflect on things that actually interest you. Scroll to get to the next house...
4019 Jobe Ln, Santa Rosa - $469,000`
2 beds, 2 baths, 1,012 square feet. Year built: 1963.
Exterior of home.(Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
This house is located in 1/2 acre, with an added master bedroom on one end and 2 bedrooms and 1 bath at other end. If you had roommates or extended family living with you, you'd never have to hang out if you didn't want to. Click through to see the space the backyard will provide you with...
Backyard. (Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
This house is located in rural southwest Santa Rosa, so there's plenty of room between you and the neighbors. Scroll to see the next hideaway...
885 Austin Creek Rd, Cazadero - $399,000
2 beds, 2 baths, 1,212 square feet. Year built: 1946.
Exterior of home.(Photo courtesy of Russian River Realty Co)
If you really, really want to escape the hustle of busy downtowns, Cazadero is one of the places you'd want to go. Sure, you may say 'of course you'd go to the woods, tell me something else...' But wait, click through to see why this is an ideal escape...
Private Beach.(Photo courtesy of Russian River Realty Co)
A private beach. That's right, this little beach is part of the property, so if you want to sunbathe without being disturbed, forget driving to the coast - you're at the beach all the time. If you're not a beachgoer, scroll through to see something new...
11110 Summerhome Park Rd, Forestville - $510,000
2 beds, 1 bath. Year built: 1946.
Exterior of home. (Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Sonoma County Properties)
We're heading back out to the woods for some peace and quiet. This 2 bedroom home may be small, but with this much open space around you, you'll never feel claustrophobic. Click to see what I mean...
View. (Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Sonoma County Properties)
If you're looking for a home that has peace and quiet, along with a view that will take your mind off anything else, you've found the place. If this is too much forest for you, scroll on...
7511 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol - $620,000
2 beds, 1 bath, 1,120 square feet. Year built: 1921.
Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty - San Francisco Brokerage)
This little 1920s bungalow in downtown Sebastopol is situated on a spacious lot, and surrounded by mature persimmon trees and privacy fence. Click through for another look...
Yard.(Photo courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty - San Francisco Brokerage)
Here's the yard surrounded by the privacy fencing. It's doubtful that you'd be bothered by neighbors here. Scroll to see the last home on the list...
35191 Wind Song Ln, The Sea Ranch - $490,000
2 beds, 2 baths, 1,152 square feet. Year built: 1992.
Exterior of home.(Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Coastal Properties)
And of course, there's this bastion of privacy in the Sea Ranch. It's large enough to be a family fortress against socializing, situated in the redwoods. Click for the last slide...
Deck with spa. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Coastal Properties)
This house is not only private, it's in one of the most serene settings I've seen in awhile. Bonus points for the hot tub.
