Discover the spirit of Tuscany off a country road less than 10 minutes from Calistoga. In a serene natural setting of manzanita, redwood, pine, olive and madrone trees, this gated property offers blissful seclusion and panoramic views of Mt. St. Helena, the western slope of the Mayacamas, and its own private wooded valley. The 22 acre property hosts two separate residences, the 2200 sq. ft. main home and a second separately-sited 1200 sq. ft. house operating as a successful, permitted B&B. The 2 BR/2BA main residence, constructed under the exuberant direction of its artistic owner, draws on Italian, French, and California influences, with a standing-seam metal roof, exposed natural wood trusses, stucco walls, Italian Murano lighting fixtures, both vertical-grain fir and iron-grill full glass French doors with arched glass transom windows above, stained concrete floors, stone pillared porticos, and four water fountains. This home also features an indoor, countered party bar and a large pavilion with wooded views and a hot tub off to the side. The guesthouse draws on Mexican influences with a tile roof and Mexican tiles ornamenting the wood-burning fireplace and large kitchen counter. The 2BR/1BA house features a 24 ft. high cathedral ceiling in the great room, a large wrap-around veranda with natural wood posts and eaves, and a sweeping wooden deck which extends the veranda and offers unhindered views of valley and forests. Each of the bedrooms has a gas fireplace, and the deck leads to a private outdoor spa. Both homes enjoy country gardens with lavender and rosemary bushes, and olive and fig trees. This is a property that explains why so many Italians migrated to Napa. Sip your wine, savor your olive oil and bread, and enjoy the privacy of your own Italianate retreat.

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