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400 Old Bennet Trail, Glen Ellen - $4,200,000
3 beds, 4 baths, 3,713 square feet. Year built: 1997.
Backyard. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
When possible, I like to start with a walk around the house before looking at the interior; I've always found that it's a good way to get a feeling for the property. I see a pool and an outdoor kitchen, so this is going to be an adventure. Keep scrolling to check out the front exterior....

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Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Coming around to the front of the house, I'm wondering how they've arranged the interior. Is it two stories? Will it be a Great Room? Click through to find out...

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Entrance. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
The front door opens to reveal a completely open living space, with the door to the outside directly across from it. Scroll to get a different view...

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Overview of entryway. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
This overview of the great room gives the best perspective of how large the open space is, and how many uses it has. Click to get a closer look at the dining area...

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Dining area. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
This dining table seats 8; plenty of space for a large dinner party. Scroll to see the living room area...

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Living room area. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Though still part of the open living area, but the way it's laid out does give it a feeling that it's a whole separate part of the home - the fireplace is a cozy touch. Click to head to the kitchen...

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Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
This is a sizable chef's kitchen with granite countertops. The pan rack over the island is a good touch - scroll to get another view...

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Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
From here, you can see the counter eating area; no need to sit at the big table just to enjoy a cup of coffee. Click through to check out a casual eating area...

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Casual eating area. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
For everyday meals with the family, this round table is casual and a good size to set up dishes to share. Scroll to get to the backyard and some fresh air...

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Backyard. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
This is one part of the backyard that showcases all the leisure time possibilities. Click to see something else you'd be able to do...

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BBQ area. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
There's a casual gathering area for an impromptu barbecue. However, no matter how great you are at grilling, there's a real reason guests came over. Scroll to see what I mean...

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Pool. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
...it's the pool. It gets hot in Glen Ellen during the summer, you can't blame them for looking forward to a quick dip. Click to see another view...

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Pool. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Though the layout is for a lap pool, a floating lounger will do just fine or those who aren't interested in a workout. The pool is nice, but scroll for te next reason everyone came to the party...

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Wine storage. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Glen Ellen is a big part of wine country, it just makes sense. Click to head back inside the house...

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Entrance to the bedrooms. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
The bedrooms and other living areas are separate from the great hall, which is helpful if there's a party going on that gets a bit too raucous and you just want to get some sleep. Scroll to go inside...

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Master bedroom. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
The master bedroom is spacious, and like almost every room in the house, has access to the backyard and plenty of windows to let natural light in. Click for another view...

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Master bedroom. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
From here you have a clear view of the corner window. The recessed lighting is a good touch, but with so much sunlight you more than likely wouldn't need to use it until 8 pm or later. Every bedroom is en suite, so scroll to see the master bathroom...

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Master bathroom. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Lots of room for two people, the shower can (almost) be seen on the right side, and the bath on the left. There are windows here as well - you can see the reflections on the picture glass. Click to see that I'm not making this up...

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Master bathroom tub. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
This is one of the most relaxing tub set ups I've seen in a long time, and also one of the first I've noticed with a flat screen TV on the wall. Scroll to see the guest room...

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Guest room. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Though just a tad bit smaller,this guest room also opens to the yard and has natural light to spare. Click to see just one more guest room...

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Guest room. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
While this room goes easy on the windows, the one it does have affords a nice view o the outside. But what if you have to get some work done? Scroll to find out...

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Den. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Work happens, and this well appointed den makes it enjoyable. If you're a long-term guest, though, you don't have feel confined to one room, click to check out the guest house...

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Guest house. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
This is the entrance to the guest house - I was thrown for a loop again because it looked more like a business than part of a home. But, sometimes I'm wrong. Scroll to get a closer look...

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Guest house. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Nope, still looks more official than home-y. Click to see if the interior will change this outlook...

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Guest house interior. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
The inside of the guest house can be either a huge hotel suite, not-so-tiny house, or just a really, really nice guest house. Last time I had to stay at a relatives home overnight, I got the couch - this is much better. Scroll to see the living room...

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Guest house living room. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
The windows and natural lighting are carried into the guest house as it is throughout the main house. Click to see the bedroom....

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Guest house bedroom. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Though the guest house is planned out like the great room in the main house, where it's a big open area, it's done so that it doesn't feel cluttered. This guest house shares something else in common with the main house, scroll to see what I mean...

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Guest house patio. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
Walking outside, the guest house has its own patio that overlooks the yard and pool. There's yet another cool part to this yard, click to see what it is...

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Outdoor kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
If the small kitchen in the guest house isn't cutting it, this outdoor kitchen has everything you'd need. It's also easier to clean than the regular kitchen. Scroll to see just one more thing...

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Outdoor dining area. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
On a warm summer evening, both family and friends won't mind dining al fresco, especially with views like this.