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1230 Craig Ave, Sonoma - $5,500,000
3 beds, 3 baths, 4,600 square feet. Year built: 2001.
Front. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
In general, I never like it when homes are only shown in the dusk for a the front view, but the rest of the daytime photos make it clear that this is just to show how welcoming the house is in the evening. Click to see the backyard...

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Backyard view. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
Of course there's a pool. I read the entire article in House Beautiful, and the designer worked with the owner on each part of the home - including the outdoors. And yes, this was used primarily as a 'summer home.' Scroll for more...

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Living room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
Coming into the living room, that white brach-looking fixture is the Curry & Company chandelier. Click for another view of the living room...

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Living room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
From this angle you can see the fireplace that heats this room and the one next to it. The rocks have been painted white, which makes a big difference when it comes to brightening this space up. Scroll to see the other space it heats up...

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Media room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
This media/television room is marked by it's varying shades of white - from the bookcases to the coffered ceiling. You may have seen that rug before; apparently the owner had decided that they wanted newer furnishings from catalogues - like Crate and Barrel or Restoration Hardware. Click to see the kitchen...

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Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
More white, with a custom area rug to add color and protect the wood. The layout of the kitchen shows that it's used to prep the food and then get back to the party. Scroll for another view...

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Breakfast nook. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
Even the breakfast nook is fashioned after a retro diner; just eat and go. Click to see the dining room...

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Dining room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
Another mainly white room (there's a theme here). The owner of this house owned a vintage furnishing showroom, so the chairs may be from her existing collection. Scroll to see one of the en suite bedrooms...

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Master bedroom. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
This could be the master bedroom, but all the rooms are sizable with bathrooms attached. I think this is the master bedroom because of how nicely appointed the bathroom is. Click to see...

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Master bathroom. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
The bathroom is almost elegant looking, with a soaking tub surrounded with marble tiling. Scroll to head upstairs...

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Staircase. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
It seems like we've seen so much already, but we've just started. the staircase is located next to the living room; click to head upstairs...

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Kids room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
This kids room is minimalist, with matching single beds being framed by the unique planes of the roof. Scroll for another view...

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Kids room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
Viewing the room from this angle, it's apparent this is a summer home/not currently in use. I've never seen a kids room that's not a little cluttered...even when tidied up for pictures. Click to see another room...

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Guest room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
Here's another guest room, they follow the same aesthetic, so we'll leave it at that. We'll look at the bathroom, though it's not as fancy as the first one we looked at. Scroll to find out...

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Guest bathroom. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
The bathroom is...well...white. It reminds me too closely of a hospital room, so let's move on to the backyard. Click to go back outside...

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Backyard. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
Here's the pool again, but there's something really cool on the other side. Scroll to find out...

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Pool room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
There's a pool room, but it's far more than a changing room. Is that a chandelier? Click to find out...

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Pool room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
Hello, really high-end cabana. The mirrored wall on one side makes it look huge on the inside, but even without it, it's impressive. Scroll for more...

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Pool room. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
You can repose on the couch while you watch the kids or just get out of the sun. This pool house has a small bathroom and an outdoor shower to rinse off after a swim. If swimming isn't your thing, click to go to the garden...

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Hammocks. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
There's a woodsy area with hammocks you can relax in, and an outdoor area to enjoy some coffee at with friends. Can't sit still? Scroll for more...

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Bocce ball. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
There's a bocce ball court on the grounds, because you never know when you'll feel a bit competitive. Click to see an evening view...

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Night view. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
The pool is lit in the evening, so parties that run into the night aren't a problem. Let's take just one more view of the estate, overall. Scroll to check it out...

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Aerial view. (Photo courtesy of Sothebys International Real Estate)
This overhead view of the estate reminds potential buyers of how much house they're actually looking at.