MAISON PROVENCAL 

Inspired by rolling golden hills with breath taking views of Sonoma Valley, and created with passion for beauty & harmony, Maison Provencal speaks to the heart and essence of the finest aspects of wine country living. We are minutes from historic downtown and yet a million carefree miles away from the day-to-day world. This idyllic setting is integral to the orientation of this five-acre estate, surrounded by spectacular east-west views and the continual play of natural light from dawn to dusk. The home has been designed to suit our climate and takes advantage of the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Every door and window frames a fountain view or leads the eye to a special feature of the garden while offering access to the grounds. The main house interior, blends a soft palette of hand colored, lime-washed walls, creating a sensuous backdrop to the fine woods and hand woven textiles. The rustic, wide-planked wood floors add burnished warmth to the living areas. The elegant and graceful lines expressed in the design of the home provide an inherent unity you can both sense and see. There is an open aspect to the main level, yet each area has its own character.

The living room with its west-facing windows and large limestone fireplace is a gathering place, whether in the company of friends or quiet moments for two. It flows naturally into the dining room and the kitchen through arched doorways, and the arch leitmotif is repeated throughout the home in doors and windows, imparting a Mediterranean effect. Gorgeous, vertical-grain Douglas fir cabinetry in the kitchen was custom designed for a sleek, uncluttered look. Its amber color is set off by the fossil inlaid limestone countertops and bow-fronted center island. Alder wood floors carry through to the dining room where double doors open to a flagstone patio for more casual alfresco dining, morning or evening. The gardens, with their formal boxwood hedges, stately oak trees, and playful, splashing fountains, are a wonderful place to wander under leafy, green canopies.

The master suite extends from the front to the rear of the home. Apricot-hued walls and diffuse light generate an impression of the south of France. The spacious sitting room opens out to the upper gardens, and the master bath, which is clad in limestone, and blends with the anegre wood vanity. The bedroom glows in the afternoon golden pink sunlight and includes a private door to the balcony terrace overlooking the pool. Follow the curved, hand-forged iron and wood staircase down to the lower level where there is a billiard room and office, a media room with an automated screen and audio system for movies or TV viewing. A second bedroom with an en-suite bath of limestone has serene views to the tranquil gardens and reflecting pond. A jewel of a bath for the family room is fashioned out of Bisazza rose-copper striated glass mosaic tile curved into a stunning semi-circular glass wall. Entryways from each room lead out to the pool and gardens; an exciting oasis with the turquoise pool and tiled spa surrounded by a hand-cut Arizona flagstone terrace. This is a fine setting for memorable parties and celebrations.

In the spring, the sloping field of lavender perfumes the air with its fragrance. In the summer, flowers and fruit trees blossom forth. In autumn, olive trees bear fruit and the trellised vines turn vibrant shades of red, gold and orange. And in winter, the evergreen foliage deepens providing structure to the gardens while profiling the sky. Bordering the pool are the guest quarters, a romantic fantasy come true….and more.

Built from stone, quarried from the property, the Petite Maison de Bassin is a charmed hideaway echoing the villas of Provence. It is complete with 16-foot wood beamed ceilings, tumbled limestone herringbone floors, a chef’s kitchen, dining area, and luxurious bedroom chamber with a wood-burning fireplace. The Spanish chestnut wood vanity accompanies a Waterwork’s steam shower and separate sauna. With all the attributes for the coveted wine country lifestyle, this enchanting estate provides an intoxicating mix of serene, yet visually exhilarating experiences. There’s no end to the lovely surprises that await at Maison Provencal.

FEATURES: Hand-applied stain/exterior stucco Rustic wide plank alder wood floors Custom handcrafted wood throughout Italian wood doors and windows Limestone fireplace surrounds Venetian hand painted silk chandeliers Woven rattan shades throughout Viking refrigerator and range Dacor cooktop, Asko dishwasher Limestone slab and tile flooring Douglas fir custom kitchen cabinets Fabulous views from every window Hand-colored, limewashed interiors Billiard room / office Media room with automated screen Turquoise pool and tiled spa Hand-cut Arizona flagstone terrace Incredible detached guest quarters Outdoor kitchen and grill Patio with stone fireplace Decomposed granite pathways Reflecting pool - fishpond Surrounded by magnificent gardens Fragrant lavender fields Nearly five beautiful acres