Real Estate

Sonoma Vineyard Estate

We could not be more excited to help sell what is nothing short of an enchanting 6+ acre vineyard estate at 5250 & 5310 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472.  

The estate is an immediate neighbor to some of the world’s most celebrated and iconic wineries ... Kistler, Merry Edwards, Dutton-Goldfield, Paul Hobbs, Emeritus Vineyards, Dehlinger and Iron Horse. The property has achieved a recent top rated Robert Parker wine rating through its vineyard designated grapes.

Classic Estate Vineyard And Farm

You enter this breathtaking property through a private gate that opens onto a majestic 2-acre biodynamic vineyard with a big red barn and palm trees in the distance.

At the bottom of the private drive, is a recently renovated and romantically designed main residence that blends stylish spaces for entertaining and living with modern amenities.

In the back is a small pool house, a Jacuzzi and a 60-foot solar heated lap pool with sweeping westward facing views of vineyards.

Just a quick stroll past the pool is a large organic vegetable garden that yields a variety of bountiful crops that supply nearby upscale Italian restaurants.

The main garden includes flowers and dozens of plants, including at risk medicinal herbs. In 2015 this part of the garden was designated a North American botanical sanctuary by United Plant Savers (www.unitedplantsavers.org).

To the right of the main house is a charming 1910s guest house perfect for hosting family and friends or for generating revenue from its 8-year perfect five-star Airbnb and VRBO profiles.

Rounding out the buildings is a classic red barn, along with a roadside berm planted with flowering shrubs and decorative flowers indigenous to Northern California wine country, and is a well-known iconic landmark.

Main Residence

The first floor of the main residence includes:

* a beautiful dining room, a living room, salon, office, a mudroom with a contemporary custom stone sink and countertop and a guest bedroom;

* A bathroom with an elegant chandelier, a mirror paneled wall and a stunning free-standing tub;

* a dining room that naturally extends to the outdoor patio overlooking the pool and gardens through floor-to-ceiling folding Nano doors and

* a professional grade chef’s kitchen that is perfect for preparing a true farm to table gourmet meal from the vegetables and fruits from the property’s lush gardens and orchard.

Beautiful hardwood floors with ambient flooring flow to the upstairs where there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a glass enclosed rain shower, floor-to-ceiling tile and a marble counter.

The master bedroom has a high-peaked ceiling with a skylight and large windows overlooking the manicured grounds below. 

Not a single detail has been overlooked as one-of-a-kind accents and contemporary lighting fixtures create modern elegance in this classic country residence.

Pool House 

The pool house has a guest suite and a ½ bath for overnight guests and an outdoor shower to rinse off before jumping into the pool. 

Guest House

Recently remodeled, the 1910s farm house is a throwback to another time, but with the modern conveniences. As you enter, you are greeted by a gas fireplace and cozy, sunny rooms with sky lights.

Gorgeous views of the gardens and vineyards amaze from every window while the arched entry ways from room to room add to the country feel of this warm cottage.

The home has two bedrooms, a full bath and a wrap-around porch overlooking the property’s extraordinary scenery. The charming kitchen overlooks a vineyard with a napping loggia in the garden that is perfect for afternoon siestas, massages and entertaining.

Vineyard

Surrounded by world class vineyards, the farm’s 2-acre biodynamic vineyard generates not only a fabulous view but also revenue from the seasonal selling of its grapes to VML winery.

Recently the farm’s Russian River Chardonnay was rated 94 points by Robert Parker and described by VML as “nothing less than transcendental.”

Barn

The big red barn is not only scenic but also functional as it includes an elevator and an in-law unit with a bathroom and kitchen.  It also includes a temperature controlled 1,500 bottle wine cellar. What better place to store the award-winning wine grown on the property?

Imagine a day spent soaking in the sunshine by the pool while sipping the amazing Chardonnay grown in the vineyard and preparing a meal in your chef’s kitchen from the fruits and vegetables from the organic gardens.

The vineyard estate truly is a place to reconnect with the earth while embracing the solitude that comes from owning such a unique wine country vineyard.

If you’d like to learn more about this remarkable one-of-a kind property, please contact Doug Bend at Doug@BLGProperties.com.

More Details On The Twisty Tower

The 400 foot Twisty Tower is expected to be built on the corner of Folsom & Spear beginning in the 1st or 2nd quarter of 2017 until mid-2020.

In addition, there will be an 8 story building on the corner of Main and Folsom and a four story townhome complex on Clementina Alley between Spear and Main Street.

The project will have 391 condos and over 10,200 square feet of retail space.

You can read more about the Twisty Tower development here. You can also contact us at (415) 295-6370 if you'd like to learn more about the Twisty Tower or its neighbor, the Lumina.

Lumina Condo Seeks to Flip In Less Than A Year For $885k Gain

A condo at the Lumina has been listed for $3,395,000, which is $885,000 more than than what it was first sold for in 2015. You can view the condo's listing here and read more about the Lumina here.

Are you looking to buy or sell a condo at the Lumina? Please contact us at (415) 295-6370 if you'd like to learn more about the Lumina, where Doug has his home.

Most Expensive Home In East Bay History Listed for $39 Million

The most expensive home in East Bay history has been listed for $39 million, nearly twice as much as the most expensive home sold in the East Bay, which was sold in January for $20.1 million.

The 22-acre estate includes a 20,647 square foot home with a vault, a dog spa, two bars, a wine cellar, two laundry rooms, a fitness center, a billiards room, a mail center and a 14-seat cinema. There is also a separate 1,115 square-foot guest house.

You can read more about the home and view photos here.

Are you looking for a real estate agent to help you buy or sell a home? If so, please give us a call at 415-295-6370.

A Sneak Peak at 181 Fremont

SF is buzzing about the new residential condos builting built at 181 Fremont.

The units will range from $3.5 to $50 million and from 1,260 to 3,400 square feet. There will also be a "grand penthouse" which will be on the 70th floor and have about 7,000 square feet. Sales have started although the first residents will not move in until the Summer of 2017..

The building will be over 800 feet tall with the residences starting on on the 54th floor and going to the 70th floor (commercial tenants will be on the first 53 floors). There will be no more than four units on each floor, providing residents with a great deal of privacy.

The developer is Jay Paul Company (Google's largest landlord) and the designer is Orlando Diaz-Azcuy who designed Ram's Gate.

The amenities will take up the entire 52nd floor and will include four distinct lounge spaces, a fitness center with a yoga room, a library, a catering kitchen, a conference room and a wrap around terrace. There will also be a 24 hour attended lobby with a 25-foot high entrance and a full-time concierge.

There will also be elevators to 7th floor with direct access to The Park (San Francisco's equivalent of New York City's Highline). The Park will have 5.4 acres of green space and will essentially be the residents' of 181 Fremont backyard.

Last, but not least, the Transbay Building will also be directly accessible from 181 Fremont and will have 150,000 square feet of commercial retail space, approximately twice the shopping, restaurants and bars of The Ferry Building.

If you have any questions about 181 Fremont, please contact us at Doug@BLGProperties.com or 415-295-6370.

The Lumina's New Neighbor - The "Twisty Tower"

The Lumina will be getting a new 400 foot neighbor on the corner of Folsom and Spear, the "Twisty Tower."

The Twisty Tower is being designed and developed by the same developer who developed The Lumina, Tishman Speyer.

You can read more about the new Twisty Tower here.

Are you looking to buy or sell your home? Please give us a call at 415-295-6370. We would love to help.

What Are The Most Expensive Homes In Marin?

The most expensive homes sold in Marin in 2015 included Locksley Hall, which sold for a record setting $47.5 million. The next most expensive home sold in Marin in 2015 was for $15.49 million with the third most expensive home selling for $13 million. You can view a slide show of the top ten most expensive homes sold in Marin here.

Are you looking to buy or sell a home? Please contact us at 415-295-6370.

San Francisco's Least & Most Expensive Neighborhoods For Renters Mapped

A new study has mapped the cheapest and priciest neighborhoods for renters in San Francisco.

South Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in San Francisco with the median one bedroom rent of $4,000/month.

The study also shows that San Francisco is still the most expensive renters market in the country, but prices have slightly fallen since last Summer's high water mark.

You learn more about the study and see the map here.

Do you need help find a place to rent? Please contact us at 415-295-6370. We would love to help you find your ideal home.

What Is San Francisco's Most Affordable Neighborhood?

A new study found that Bayview is currently San Francisco's most affordable neighborhood with an average sales price of "only" $700,500.

Want to check out the most expensive neighborhoods in San Francisco? You can view those here.

Do you or someone you care about need help buying or selling a home? Give us a call at (415) 295-6370. We will shoot you straight on whether we are the best real estate agent for the project or if we knows someone who can help you get the top dollar for your house or help you find the best place to call home.