Five homes for sale near West Coast vineyards, from rural Sonoma County to an ocean view in Santa Barbara
Feb. 2, 2022
Estate, Santa Ynez Valley, $34.5mn
Where
In the rural Santa Ynez Valley, 40 miles north-west of Santa Barbara and about 20 miles from the Pacific coast. For domestic flights, Santa Barbara Airport is about 40 minutes by car; LAX is just over two hours, depending on traffic.
What
A 60-acre estate with vineyards, olive groves and fruit trees. The main house has more than 14,000 sq ft of living space including a large wine cellar incorporating a lounge, kitchen and dining area. Together with a guest house there are a total of four bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Outside there is a lake, barns, a swimming pool, tennis and bocce courts.
Why
The property is within a 20-minute drive of Buellton, Los Olivos and Solvang, all of which featured in Sideways, a 2004 Oscar-winning film about friends on a winetasting tour, which brought the area international attention.
Who
Estate, Healdsburg, $11.75mn
Where
On Westside Road, a corridor running south of Healdsburg that is dotted with so many wineries it’s known as “Pinot Road”. San Francisco International Airport is about 90 minutes away by car.
What
A three-bedroom home with nearly 5,000 sq ft of living space including guest quarters, a walk-in wine closet and wood-burning fireplaces.
Why
More than 16 acres of grounds include a 4-acre lake with a boat house and newly planted vines as well as willow, oak and pine trees.
Who
Healdsburg Sotheby’s International Realty
Ocean view compound, Santa Barbara, $18.995mn
Where
On the California coast, about 5 miles from downtown Santa Barbara. It’s a 15-minute drive to Santa Barbara Airport for domestic flights, or 1hr 45 mins to LAX for international routes.
What
A six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home with a wine cellar and ocean-facing terraces, as well as a 75ft pool, gym and detached spa. The grounds include a cactus garden, orchard, and seating areas sheltered by mature trees.
Why
The property’s location allows for easy access to Santa Barbara County’s 200 wineries while having the Pacific Ocean on its doorstep and Los Angeles an hour and a half down Highway 101.
Who
Luxury Portfolio International, Village Properties
Vineyard, Glen Ellen, $5mn
Where
About 10 miles west of the Napa Valley in the village of Glen Ellen, where authors Jack London and Hunter S Thompson had homes. Petaluma Municipal Airport, which serves private aircraft, and Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport are both 25 minutes’ drive.
What
A main residence and guest house with a total of five bedrooms and five bathrooms. There is also a party barn, a heated pool, outdoor kitchen and car ports.
Why
The property is on 6.42 acres which include Cabernet and Merlot vines — as well as a bottling barn — more than 700 olive trees, and flower, herb and vegetable gardens.
Who
Sotheby’s International Realty — Wine Country Brokerage
House, Geyserville, $5.995mn
Where
In Geyserville, a small town in the Alexander Valley of Sonoma County. San Francisco and its international airport are about 90 minutes’ drive down Highway 101. The closest airport for domestic flights is Charles M Schulz Sonoma County Airport, 20 minutes away.
What
A four-bedroom, eight-bathroom single-storey house on 4.7 acres. The home includes a 40ft pool, pool house, outdoor kitchen and a three-car garage with charging ports for electric vehicles.
Why
Geyserville takes its name from the geothermal springs discovered in the 19th century. The area has attracted tourists since then, and is now home to several wineries as well as popular cycling routes between the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys.
Who
The Agency, a Savills associate.
