In the rarefied environs of the prestigious Montage community, this sophisticated contemporary retreat comprises a generous collection of sleek, stylish modern spaces and abundant exceptionally appointed alfresco areas
While California’s Sonoma County is known the world over as a thriving viticultural region, one of its many charming hamlets, Healdsburg, is so highly esteemed—not to mention its position at the crossroads of three premier wine-growing regions—that it has acquired the moniker “America’s Tuscany.” This vibrant community is renowned for its award-winning restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and—naturally—wineries and tasting rooms, and its streets and lanes are lined with enchanting Victorian- and Craftsman-style homes that reflect a rich heritage.
Healdsburg, California | Sheri Morgensen, Jessica Wynne, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage
Some three miles from the town’s historic downtown plaza is the prestigious residential and resort community of Montage, which occupies 258 acres of gently rolling terrain and wooded hills interspersed with vineyards tended by celebrated winemaker Jesse Katz. Nestled on a hillside amid leafy treetops, this private four-bedroom home presents a contemporary alternative to the historic charm of the town, with sleek, stylish modern spaces representing a new paradigm of wine country living. Intended as a sophisticated turnkey retreat, it is being offered with custom-selected furnishings and a curated art collection.
The heart of the home is an open living, dining, and kitchen space clad almost entirely in wide-plank European oak and stone that create a warm, earthy ambience, only furthered by a fireplace and a set of windows offering a leafy outlook. The cook’s and entertainer’s kitchen features a glass-walled wine “gallery,” stainless-steel appliances, and a marble-topped island with counter seating. The light-filled bedrooms enjoy views of blue skies, the enveloping greenery, the coastal mountains that bound the Dry Creek Valley, and sunsets in the distance. The primary suite—located on the main level—includes a luxurious bath with a sculptural soaking tub and an outdoor shower. A second, similarly lavish suite and two guest bedrooms—all opening to terraces—occupy the lower level. A strikingly artful stairway of wood and iron links the two floors.
As a going concern, the accommodations at Montage dedicate roughly one third of their square footage to outdoor living space. Here, generous verandas and terraces on two levels have been outfitted with two fire tables, space for alfresco lounging and dining, and a soothing integrated spa, creating an unparalleled setting for reveling in the sweeping, cinematic view. The flourishing flora that envelops it all contributes to a sense of enviable seclusion and serenity.
Owners of private residences at Montage enjoy access to an exclusive club with a swimming pool and spa, a fitness center, pickleball courts, and a lounge and can always rely on the luxurious convenience of the resort’s spa, restaurant, bar, and valet and shuttle services. Maintained with an eye toward the preservation of the natural terrain, the grounds encourage hiking and cycling. Concerts, gallery walks, farmers markets, and food- and wine-related adventures and excursions abound in town, and the myriad cultural attractions of bustling San Francisco are an hour away.
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