Welcome home to your Santa Ynez Valley dream property. Designed by renowned architect Frederick Fisher, nothing was spared in creating this contemporary lifestyle in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country. Situated on a spectacular ridge with endless views, this fabulous home is clad in corrugated Cor-Ten steel and incorporates walls of glass to advantage the natural outdoor living that surrounds. The home, completed in 2006, was featured in Interior Design Magazine and won the prestigious 2007 AIA Design Award. Only the finest craftsmen and designers were involved in this inspired project. The interior boasts approximately 7,000 sq.ft. with 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 powder rooms while the covered patios and walkways add an additional approximately 2,300 sq.ft of outdoor living. Wander downstairs to a fully finished basement that includes a gym, media/play room, additional storage rooms and/or wine cellar, plus equipment room. Spend your days outside lounging poolside while entertaining your closest family and friends, or fulfill your exercise regime in the 70' long pool with integrated spa. The vast lawns and groomed nature trails encourage outdoor activities. Warm yourself by the outdoor fireplace or under the wall-mounted gas heaters while creating gourmet pizzas in the EarthStone Wood-Fired brick pizza oven.
While inside, the most discriminating chef will be delighted by the professional grade kitchen that includes a 60" Wolf dual fuel range, "hot" wall with 13' custom stainless steel hood, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Sub-Zero freezer, Gaggenau deep fryer, Miele steam oven, Dacor warming drawer, U-Line under-counter refrigerator drawers, 2 Miele dishwashers, and 2 sinks embedded in the Zodiaq stone countertops.
The adjoining dining room includes a wine bar with wine cooler, U-Line icemaker and sink. The cozy living room sits just inside the custom 6' x 8' solid ash door bearing 600 lbs. and 2.5" of thickness. The Rumford style fireplace has floor to ceiling steel surround with a dark stain and a black granite hearth. Warmth exudes from this generous open living space. Five inch planks of rift-sawn white oak floors can be found throughout most of the home, providing the perfect background for this contemporary masterpiece.
Walking down the halls of glass you enter into the master suite with glass doors to the pool area, built in custom cabinetry and a spacious master bath complete with teak plank floors, a teak Japanese "Ofuro" soaking tub, custom mirrors and backlights, Dornbrach fixtures and a double shower with Heath ceramic tiles. Access additional bedrooms, an office, play room and the 3-car garage via the gated Zen-like courtyard. The versatile floor plan allows for intimate family stays or guest retreats. Beautiful glass doors and large picture windows bring the outdoors in.
The property is modernly equipped with state-of-the-art electronic features. All lights are controlled by Lutron Homeworks system, through keypads and Crestron touch-panels. The sunshades and blackout shades on the windows and doors were custom made by Architectural Window Shades. All A/V equipment is electronically controlled by Crestron and by RTI remote controls. Heating/air conditioning in every room is controlled by Crestron touch-panels. The power supply is provided by 600 amp service with an additional 55KW Olympian power generator for back-up.
This stunning property is offered fully furnished. Everything included except art.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
World-renowned landscape architect George Girvin interspersed indigenous plant species throughout, creating a drought-tolerant paradise of oaks, olives and grasses while maintaining the beautiful aesthetics of the countryside. The home and grounds are designed for minimal maintenance and upkeep and the shared association well system results in low water rates. The hiking trails, fire pit and fruit orchard invite you to explore this magical property. This truly unique, modern masterpiece graces the landscape with its dramatic design and sophistication.
WHY SANTA YNEZ
About 2 hours north of Los Angeles Less than an hour north of Santa Barbara Nearby airport for easy commuting Santa Ynez offers exceptional restaurants & wineries and a welcome escape from the fog A haven for cyclists, golfers, and hikers Home to world-renowned horse facilities and trainers Located in Woodstock Ranch with access to riding trails. Convenient to Los Olivos and Santa Ynez. This house has it all. And let’s be honest, you can’t beat this view.
