It’s a pleasant surprise to learn, or re-learn, how easily one can leave Napa’s primary artery of agricultural activity, gustatory excitement -and traffic- and quickly arrive at a peaceful spot of natural beauty.  This property is one such delightful spot, a 2BR/2BA home with an integrated 2-car garage on 40+/- acres with woodland views, walking trails, and a large tranquil pond for canoeing or restful contemplation. Newly constructed in 2006, and less than 10 minutes from St. Helena, it sits in the western hills above the valley floor, comfortable in the lee of Diamond Mountain.  The home offers the easy outdoor access of a country home integrated with the warm interior of a mountain home.  The entry welcomes with a 7½’ arched solid Mesquite front door with beveled-glass lites on both sides.  The travertine tile flooring introduced in the entry finds full voice in the Great Room.  And the richness of the natural wood door resonates throughout the home with soaring, open beam alder-wood paneled ceilings. The Great Room holds a dining area with views of Diamond Mountain through French doors; a sitting area with a 42” tv in a recessed mount over a granite surround gas fireplace, and views of the expansive back lawn through two sets of French doors; the contemporary kitchen, with custom Alder cabinetry, a granite-topped prep island, and modern stainless steel GE Profile appliances, including a gas range and convection oven, side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and trash compactor.  The room offers direct access to a trellised side deck, now serving as a barbeque dining area, and a second more expansive trellised patio, complete with wood-burning fireplace, that overlooks the backyard lawn and woodlands.  The bedroom wing houses a laundry room, main bathroom, guest bedroom with a French door giving access to the backyard, and the Master Suite. Both bedrooms enjoy open beam, wood paneled ceilings, recessed lighting and ceiling fans.  The Master Bath features a dual vanity and a large glass-enclosed shower with travertine tiling and with both a standard and a rain showerhead. The Master Suite is graced with two closets, one a walk-in with built-in shelves, and two French doors leading to a screened loggia with woodland and Diamond Mountain views and also an outdoor deck that yields access to the backyard patio and lawn.  Complementing the home is a spacious 2-car garage with an additional storage room and a VinTemp wine cellar capable of holding as many as 1400 bottles.  Enjoy highly civilized, country serenity in the heart of Napa Valley.

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