Hidden at the end of a long, private driveway on the outskirts of the Sonoma Valley, this sprawling contemporary board-and-batten farmhouse combines modern luxury with outdoor living in exquisite fashion. There are four bedrooms in the main house, as well as a fifth bedroom in a standalone guest cottage in the backyard. An inground pool, bocce court, covered patio and olive grove accentuate the backyard oasis. A family wing with a separate den can be closed off from the rest of the home with a sliding barn door—a great feature considering all the entertaining space you’ll want to utilize during your stay.
Interior
Vaulted ceilings greet you when you cross the threshold into Wolf Meadow, a warm introduction to the space the rest of the home provides. Two separate living areas with gas fireplaces offer options for relaxing, while the kitchen has a built-in nook and circular table for mealtime with the kids. The kitchen also features a subzero refrigerator, a Viking range, a large pantry, and an island for easy food preparation—the room was designed to facilitate parties. Walls of windows mean common areas are bathed in natural light. All four bedrooms in the main house are spacious; the primary bedroom has an inviting window nook and a bathroom with a soaking tub and an outdoor shower. The family wing, which can be separated by a sliding barn door, has two bedrooms, a private sitting area with a piano, a tiny courtyard, and a second-floor gym/office with commanding views of vineyards and wild land. The fourth bedroom, located just off the kitchen, looks out on the backyard bocce court.
The guest house, which shares a patio with the main structure, is laid out like a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette, a modest living space, and a spacious bathroom.
Exterior
Outdoor spaces at Wolf Meadow are almost as inviting as the indoor spaces. In the backyard, an expansive covered patio looks out on a modest-sized inground pool, which has an integrated spa. There’s a bocce court on the side of the house and rows of olive trees flanking the property line. The back wall of the primary bedroom’s outdoor shower doubles as a fountain that provides soothing sounds throughout the day, even when the shower is not in use. In the front, a covered porch with a sitting area faces west, and is a comfortable perch from which to watch the sunset or listen to birds in the eucalyptus trees in the distance.
Location
Wolf Meadow sits on the edge of the Sonoma Valley, less than a mile from the Carneros growing region. Afternoons can be windy because of the home’s proximity to the northern part of the San Francisco Bay. Gundlach Bundschu, one of the region’s oldest wineries, is a short walk down the road as is Scribe; the town of Sonoma is a five-minute drive (or 15-minute bike ride). Other nearby destinations include downtown Napa (20 minutes by car), Healdsburg (about 45 minutes), and San Francisco (roughly an hour).
