{"id":347159,"date":"2026-06-16T12:01:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=347159"},"modified":"2026-06-16T12:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:01:50","slug":"inside-a-hillside-haven-in-wine-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-hillside-haven-in-wine-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside a Hillside Haven in Wine Country"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Modernity meets majesty in this striking sustainably designed contemporary home\u2014and its plentiful outdoor living spaces\u2014overlooking the Sonoma Valley.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As is true of many of the world\u2019s most lauded architectural firms, San Francisco-based  green-building-certified EAG Studio strives to \u201cblend form with function, crafting spaces that resonate with nature and nurture the human spirit.\u201d Those goals have unquestionably been achieved in this 3,275-square-foot residence, which hugs a hillside above Glen Ellen, a pastoral wine country town known for its historic buildings, relaxed yet refined dining, hiking and riding trails, and\u2014naturally\u2014esteemed wineries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Glen Ellen, California<\/a>| Tim Rangel<\/a>, Claud Bates<\/a>, Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country – Sonoma Brokerage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The property certainly gives nature its due, with a layout shaped by its hillside setting, virtually equal space dedicated to indoor and outdoor living, and every door and window designed and positioned to frame a picturesque outlook. The heart of the home is an open-plan great room and a sophisticated streamlined kitchen, which give way through a \u201cdisappearing\u201d wall of glass to a covered patio with an open-air kitchen and, beyond, multilevel terrace spaces featuring a fountain, a fire pit, an alfresco shower, an elegant potting shed, and a solar-thermal-heated pool\u2014all benefitting from a cinematic vista of an idyllic meadow, dramatic sunsets, the Mayacamas Mountains, and the Sonoma Valley. A lounge and wine cellar with a built-in sleeping loft is ideal for the rare cloudy or chilly day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The three light-filled bedrooms also open to the outdoors, including a guest suite with a separate entrance\u2014ideal for those in pursuit of a multigenerational estate\u2014a kitchenette, a stylish bath, and a rolling overhead glass door offering effortless access to a private patio for lounging and dining. Striking vertical and horizontal accents emphasize the clean contemporary lines and angles of the home, while vegetable, herb, and flower beds contribute soft organic touches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thoughtfully designed to balance modern comfort with environmental responsibility, the estate boasts a high degree of energy independence and resilience, with a 43-panel solar array, four whole-home energy-storage batteries, and a private well with state-of-the-art filtration. Sustainability and stewardship rival architecture in importance here, with acreage that includes producing fruit trees, a vineyard, beehives, and a greenhouse. The unique emphasis on both chic yet inviting interiors and a respect for the natural world accomplishes another of EAG Studio\u2019s stated aims, to conjure \u201cemotionally compelling\u201d spaces that exhibit\u2014as the singular milieu of wine country does\u2014both strength and elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Modernity meets majesty in this striking sustainably designed contemporary home\u2014and its plentiful outdoor living spaces\u2014overlooking the Sonoma Valley. As is true of many of the world\u2019s most lauded architectural firms, San Francisco-based  green-building-certified EAG Studio strives to \u201cblend form with function, crafting spaces that resonate with nature and nurture the human spirit.\u201d Those goals have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770377,"featured_media":347167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399,1398],"tags":[1423],"class_list":["post-347159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","category-featured","tag-california"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-2.jpg","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1sjl","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":346890,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inspirational-indoor-outdoor-living-for-the-changing-season\/","url_meta":{"origin":347159,"position":0},"title":"Inspirational Indoor-Outdoor Living for the Changing Season","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"May 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Seamless design and lush landscaping create spaces that feel inviting long before the full heat sets in, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Pacific Palisades, California | Sotheby\u2019s International Realty - Brentwood Brokerage Though summer is typically considered the time for peak outdoor living, a well-designed home can not only extend the season\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"ornate pergola surrounded by flowers in Montenegro","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":343004,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/what-is-a-perfect-home-for-a-sagittarius\/","url_meta":{"origin":347159,"position":1},"title":"What Is a Perfect Home for a Sagittarius?","author":"SIR Admin","date":"November 21, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? 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