Though built in 2008, this Tuscan-style estate in Healdsburg feels historic. With a front yard planted like the Medici Villas in Florence, the designer of this custom home worked to highlight this Italian styling throughout the house and the landscaping. As found at any Italian estate, this house in Healdsburg [...]
Last week, we got a fairly good look at some of the single-story houses that would be good for new homebuyers and retirees alike. That being said, there’s absolutely nothing to say that new homebuyers – or retirees – wouldn’t want a 2-story house. In fact, one of the benefits [...]
The Hurst Estate is the type of house that truly stands on its own when it comes to mansions in the North Bay. This home is located just 3 miles from the amenities of downtown but manages to feel like it’s in an idyllic, far-away place – like going on [...]
There’s a misconception that bigger is always better when it comes to buying a home – it would seem to make sense that a buyer should always look for the most bang for their buck; two stories, a huge lot, and a pool if they can swing it. But, truthfully, [...]
Penngrove is the ultimate small town in Sonoma County, with a current population of just 2,808 and a downtown Main Street that’s just a few blocks long, real estate listings here are rare. This isn’t just due to the size of the town, it’s more that the long-time residents aren’t [...]
Besides price and location, finding a home is also about what interests an individual the most. From backyards with a pool to extra garage space, a home is always going to reflect the owners’ interests. Though we’re just getting started with winter, those that garden are already planning what they’re [...]
The tiles! I can't say enough about the drop dead gorgeous tile work in this stunning Healdsburg estate. A little Morrocan, a little Art-Deco the bathrooms in this spacious 4,989 square foot stunner are themselves works of art - and that's just the bathrooms. The rest of the luxurious Alexander [...]
There is something so dramatic about Bodega Bay - the windswept trees, the steep rocky coast, the crashing waves. The residents that live close to such beauty are typically nature addicts. They can't get enough of the sea breeze and panoramic views. The Bodega Harbor estate at 796 Kittiwake Court [...]
A few winters ago, my sweetie and I decided to skip the holiday hulabaloo, and head out on the road. Our first stop was a Yosemite lodge, where we cuddled up by the fire after a day of hiking. Since, then I have been obsessed with the lodge aesthetic. The [...]
Alright, I'll admit it, I may have a bit of an HGTV obsession. I am counting down the remaining episodes, of "Fixer Upper." I find the "Good Bones" transformations truly inspiring. But all of these aspirational renovation shows, have one consistent formula- start with a lower priced residence, mix in [...]
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