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3780 White Alder, Sonoma - $4,750,000
3 beds, 4 baths, 4,051 square feet. Year built: 2011. HOA: $2,750 annually
The overview of this home is amazing, and the developers knew exactly what they were doing wat they built this house on a street named White Alder “In Celtic mythology, the alder tree was symbolic of a balance between female and male principles since it possesses both female and male catkins on the same branch. The alder is a member of the birch family generally found near streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands.”
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Front door.
Coming up to the front door, it’s easy to immediately feel the Japanese influence.
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Entryway.
You can access the inner courtyard directly though the entryway, and it’s the first introduction to the use of the surroundings for indoor/outdoor living space.
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Courtyard.
The inner courtyard is meant to be an area of quiet and reflection. Going back to the Japanese influence for this home, a lotus bowl fountain is a perfect fit; “It's said that nothing is more spiritual and enchanting than a lotus flower. In Japanese culture, it represents purity of the body, speech, and mind; derived from Buddhist symbolism.”
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Interior entryway.
Of course, when you enter the home you’re coming into the interior space and not the courtyard, but what they’ve built still encompasses the indoor/outdoor feeling with high ceilings, skylights, light colors, and as much natural light as possible.
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Entryway/living room
From the entry, guests can go either to the courtyard or decide to relax inside in the sizable living room.
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Living room.
The size of the living room is increased by the high ceilings and amounts of natural light allowed in. It’s the best place to be on a rainy day if you still want to feel like you’re in the outdoors.
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Dining room.
The dining area is just as spacious as the home with fresh air and natural light taking center stage.
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Sitting area.
In front of the kitchen is this casual sitting area with a fireplace for those chilly Sonoma evenings. There’s even a bar-style sitting area for snacks or a drink with the guests.
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Kitchen.
The kitchen is the one area of the house that’s not as oversized as the other rooms, but it works better being a workspace and still has high-end amenities like custom cabinets and appliances.
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Bathroom.
While the kitchen is the most modest room in the house, the bathroom makes up for it with the custom granite counter, tilework, and easy access to the yard.
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Master bedroom.
The master bedroom is spacious and airy – opening up to an outdoor sitting area.
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Master closet.
It only makes sense that the master closet is as open and roomy as the rest of the home.
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Guest bedroom.
The guest bedroom is another example of a smaller room made more spacious by opening it up to the outside.
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Second guest bedroom.
If there’s a guest that doesn’t want that much outdoor time, there’s a second guest bedroom and the white interior, windows, and clean wood flooring make the room look as spacious as the rest of the home.
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Guest bathroom.
In true estate fashion, the guest bathroom is as well-appointed as the main bathroom, with the same granite countertops and custom tile.
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Home office.
The home office is just as spacious as the rest of the home, and it’s even as well-appointed. The marquetry is exquisite, and the skylight helps bring in even more natural lighting.
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Wine storage.
Being in wine country, it makes the most sense to have ample wine storage in the home. Whether you’re a connoisseur, or just entertain a lot, it’s important to store the bottles correctly.
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Balcony.
Going outside, there are balconies with outdoor seating to enjoy your wine and the breathtaking views.
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Backyard.
Instead of spending too much time creating any gardens or trying to change the natural landscape, the backyard consists of a welcoming seating area.
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Yard overview.
The aerial view of the yard gives a better idea of how the exterior of this estate is planned out.
