Minutes from St. Helena, and placed with southern views about 100? above the valley floor, this sophisticated modern home embraces its natural wooded setting.  The approach is instructive: a right hand turn takes you up a brief ascent on a country road to a small neighborhood founded by friends and secluded enough to be known by few. 9 Bournemouth lies past a welcoming meadow of natural grasses and sits in a private, gated setting with views of valley floor vineyards, Spring Mountain, and the long ridge of the Mayacamas. The walk to the entry, which passes over ferns, other native flora, and a cleverly landscaped waterfall, heralds your arrival to a spacious 4,792 +/- sq. ft. residence with high tongue and groove ceilings, rich walnut floors, abundant natural light and effortless access to outdoor decks.  This custom designed home was extensively remodeled in 2006 and offers 4 bedroom suites including an office with private deck and full bath, 2 half- bathrooms, a capacious kitchen fully outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, a 1600 bottle wine cellar, a large fitness/family room, maids quarters with kitchenette and a 2 car attached garage.  The living room boasts a cathedral ceiling, soaring windows, a double-sided gas fireplace, and Blomberg doors opening onto a large, multi-tiered plantation teak deck.  The dining room shares the fireplace and looks onto the decked entry path and landscaped garden with waterfall.  With its clean lines, open airy design, elevated views, and natural setting with native birds, this home feels like a fanciful, contemporary, multi-layered tree house fit for luxurious living, hosting, and daydreaming.

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