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Dry Creek Real Estate
Healdsburg, CA95448

$2,879,000

Single Family Residential
MLS#: 21803456

3 beds4 full baths2839 sqft

Lot: 4.24acres Year built: 1999

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Dry Creek Real Estate

Casual Elegance best describes this Dry Creek Real Estate Property. This dream property is tucked away close to town and provides complete relaxation that will allow you to step away from your everyday life and renew yourself. Tranquil, rejuvenating and nurturing is what the estate property will lend you every time you come home to Healdsburg. It is your own luxury resort spa where you can celebrate what Sonoma living is all about. Carefree low maintenance with a gourmet kitchen that has endless views centered in a luxury estate with abundant on site recreational activities is all about

About the Neighborhood

DRY CREEK VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Come and explore Dry Creek Valley, the most captivating and bucolic valley in all of Sonoma County. Dry Creek Valley is located in Northern Sonoma County, only 70 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Experience a sense of adventure as you escape the beaten path, see the rugged mountain ridges and catch the scent of redwoods and evergreens. The well-drained and fertile soils of the valley floor rise to meet the large concentration of bench land vineyards on the east and coastal mountain vineyards on the west. 9,000 vineyard acres encompass this 16-mile long and 2-mile wide valley. Lake Sonoma borders the valley to the north and the confluence of Dry Creek and the Russian River to the south. Fog from the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean coastal influences lead to a cool climate similar to that of the Bordeaux region of France. The valley is renowned for its dense concentration of Old Vine Zinfandel planted in the early 1900s.

In 1870 French and Italian immigrants first planted grapes in Dry Creek Valley, which slowly evolved to recognition in 1983 as an official American Viticultural Association. 60+ wineries and 150 growers continue to generate small-to-medium production as multi-generational family-owned establishments.  Although Zinfandel is the signature varietal, conditions are also perfect in the valley for Bordeaux and Rhone varietals. The committed land stewardship is an integral part of the valley’s farming practices. Farms contribute local culinary delights, including olive oil, artisanal bread and peaches, which are all part of the daily life in Dry Creek Valley. The beauty and terrain of the valley provide an adventurous setting for biking, hiking and picnicking.

Noted California Author and Journalist Michele Anna Jordan described her view of Dry Creek Valley with this:

“Dry Creek Valley strikes me as a place you could spend a lifetime studying and still not fully comprehend its intricate tapestry of influences.”

LOCATION Dry Creek Valley is approximately 70 miles north of San Francisco Bay and about 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean in northern Sonoma County, California. Well situated for winegrowing, Dry Creek Valley stretches east to west, framed by hillsides and bench lands. The confluence of Dry Creek and Warm Springs forms Lake Sonoma to the north. To the south, the Valley is bordered by the confluence of Dry Creek and the Russian River.

SIZE One of the smallest enclosed American Viticultural Areas, Dry Creek Valley is 16 miles long and two miles wide. This is measured ridge to ridge and end to end, whereas the actual growing zone of the valley is much narrower.

ACREAGE Total acreage of Dry Creek Valley vineyards is 8,876 acres*

Cabernet Sauvignon 2,316, Petite Sirah 162, Zinfandel 2,251

Cabernet Franc 120, Merlot 1,500, Carignane 55, Chardonnay 1,210

Petite Verdot 27, Sauvignon Blanc 499, Viognier 26, Syrah 306,

Semillon 25, Pinot Noir 142, Other varieties 200

(Total vineyard acreage in Sonoma County is 60,928 acres*)

CLIMATE Classified as a Region II, Dry Creek Valley's fog and proximity to the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay give it a cool climate similar to the Bordeaux region of France. Shielded from the daytime cold of the ocean by the coastal hills, the growing season has daily high temperatures in the mid-80s with afternoon and evening cooling. The climate is warmer in the north and cooler in the south, allowing for diversity in grape growing.

 

SOILS Dry Creek Valley is a patchwork quilt of diverse, well-drained soils and terrain ideal for an array of grape varieties. The Valley has one of the largest concentrations of bench lands in Sonoma County. Deep, fertile Yolo soils are on alluvial fans and flood plains. Any crop can be grown on these soils. Good for white grapes.

Cortina soils are very gravelly, sandy loams on channeled stream bottoms.

The Manzanita series of gravelly silt loams is found on alluvial fans and river terraces. Constrained rooting depth makes it suited to limited production of white or red grapes.

The mid-terrace and hillside soils on the benches and hills, often a distinctive red color, are composed primarily of gravelly clay loam. Zinfandel thrives in the mid-terrace soils. Small crops of fine red grape varieties are grown on the hillsides.

GRAPES AND WINES Almost synonymous with Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley is experiencing a “revolution” of grape varieties and wines. In addition to Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc, its hospitable climate and diverse soils are well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, as well as the popular Mediterranean varieties, such as Syrah, Barbera, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and Viognier.

PEOPLE The first to plant vines in Dry Creek Valley were the French, who were later joined by the Italians and Mexicans. The Valley's old families preserve the history and tradition; the new families bring modern techniques, styles and technology. Dry Creek Valley reflects the pride and diversity of the people who live and work within its narrow, gentle geography.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce       

http://www.healdsburg.com

 

Healdsburg Menus

http://www.healdsburgmenus.com

 

Sonoma County Visitors Bureau

http://www.sonomacounty.com

 

Russian River Visitors Guide

http://www.russianrivertravel.com

 

County of Sonoma

http://www.sonoma-county.org

 

Healdsburg Weather

http://www.commcat.com/healdsburgweather 

 

Healdsburg Events

http://www.healdsburg.com/visitors/events/index.asp

 

Things to do in Healdsburg

http://www.healdsburg.com/visitors/things_to_do/

 

City of Healdsburg

http://www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/cms/index.jsp

 

Sonoma County Farm Bureau

http://sonomacountyfarmbureau.com

 

Healdsburg Parks and Recreation

http://www.healdsburgparksandrec.com

 

Healdsburg Golf Course

http://www.taymanparkgolfcourse.com

 

Healdsburg Newspaper

http://sonomawest.com/healdsburg/front

 

Healdsburg Senior Center http://www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/cms/index.jsp?id=com.tms.Section_conserve_senior_center

 

 

Healdsburg Animal Shelter

http://www.healdsburgshelter.org

 

First Time Home Buyers

http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm

 

Century 21 National

http://www.century21.com

 

Healdsburg Museum

http://www.healdsburgmuseum.org

 

Russian River Wine Road

http://www.wineroad.com

 

Lake Sonoma

http://www.parks.sonoma.net/laktrls.html

 

Hotel Healdsburg

http://www.hotelhealdsburg.com

 

Duchamp Hotel

http://duchamphotel.com

 

River Rock Casino

http://www.riverrockcasino.com

 

Alexander Valley Wine Growers

http://alexandervalley.org

 

Dry Creek Wine Growers

 

Healdsburg Schools

http://www.husd.com

 

City of Cloverdale

http://www.cloverdale.net 

 

Town of Windsor

http://www.ci.windsor.ca.us/

 

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Click on any of the underlined links for more information

Healdsburg Real Estate

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce

 Sonoma County Visitors Bureau

http://www.sonomacounty.com

 Healdsburg Menus

http://www.healdsburgmenus.com

 Russian River Visitors Guide

http://www.russianrivertravel.com

 County of Sonoma

 

http://www.sonoma-county.org

 Healdsburg Weather

http://www.commcat.com/healdsburgweather 

 Healdsburg Events

http://www.healdsburg.com/visitors/events/index.asp

 Things to do in Healdsburg

http://www.healdsburg.com/visitors/things_to_do/

 City of Healdsburg

http://www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/cms/index.jsp

 Sonoma County Farm Bureau

http://sonomacountyfarmbureau.com

 Healdsburg Parks and Recreation

http://www.healdsburgparksandrec.com

 Healdsburg Golf Course

http://www.taymanparkgolfcourse.com

 Healdsburg Newspaper

http://sonomawest.com/healdsburg/front

 Healdsburg Senior Center http://www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/cms/index.jsp?id=com.tms.Section_conserve_senior_center

 Healdsburg Animal Shelter

http://www.healdsburgshelter.org

 First Time Home Buyers

http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm

 Century 21 National

http://www.century21.com

 Healdsburg Museum

http://www.healdsburgmuseum.org

 Russian River Wine Road

http://www.wineroad.com

 Lake Sonoma

http://www.parks.sonoma.net/laktrls.html

 Hotel Healdsburg

http://www.hotelhealdsburg.com

 Duchamp Hotel

http://duchamphotel.com

 River Rock Casino

http://www.riverrockcasino.com

 Alexander Valley Wine Growers

http://alexandervalley.org

 Dry Creek Wine Growers

 

http://wdcv.com/

 Healdsburg Schools

http://www.husd.com

 City of Cloverdale

http://www.cloverdale.net 

Town of Windsor

http://www.ci.windsor.ca.us/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dry Creek Real Estate
 
 
   
When you enter this home you can feel the "Casual Elegance" of Sonoma County living.
 
Step to the left and you are in an spacious living room wrapped with floor to ceiling windows, custom woodwork, gorgeous hardwood floors loaded with character, a real fireplace and a formal dining area that has the best views of Dry Creek possible.
 
Step to the right and you are in the family  media room with the attached gourmet kitchen that features more stunning scenery.
 
The kitchen has a large island and has a butcher block top that invites participation in culinary adventures with the bounty you have harvested from your own gardens. This is the center of Sonoma living. The kitchen has granite counter tops, custom cabinetry with pullouts  and high end stainless steel appliances that are of course the standard but have been customized to blend in and retain a casual feel. 
 
Upstairs is the master bedroom suite. The master bedroom suite has a private covered balcony that overlooks the Dry Creek Valley and has direct access to the swimming pool and spa. The master bathroom feature the most picturesque views of the entire estate. There is tons of hidden storage and the shower is also a steam room.
 
Also upstairs is the second bedroom which is currently being used as an office. The second bedroom like many of the other rooms in the home is loaded with great woodwork and open beam ceilings. the views here are opposite the rest of the home to the east and are equally interesting. 
 
The bottom floor of the home is an entertainment room and the fourth bathroom is located there. The bottom floor is also where the 980 square foot 3 car garage and shop is located.

There is a conservation easement on the west side of the home that acts as a buffer between the property and the meticulously maintained vineyards below. The driveway to the home that could be easily gated is just long enough to give you that sense of privacy and seclusion that we all long for. The riparian area along the driveway has Oak trees, Madrone trees and Manzanita.
 

Move In Ready

This Home is perfect and ready to move in. It is in the heart
of Dry Creek Valley on the northern ridge overlooking the valley. All the solid maple hardwood floors with inlays are beautiful. The gourmet kitchen has stunning valley views.  Each room has a private deck for 900 square feet of balcony area. Even the bonus game room has been redone.


Epilogue 

In conclusion, this luxury home straddles a ridge overlooking the Dry Creek Valley. It is an entertainer’s paradise. There is a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, SubZero equipment, plenty of room for the entire family or those gatherings where everyone is in the kitchen with fantastic views to the west. The dining, living, master bedroom and family rooms boast those same views rich with natural woods and master craftmanship. The large open beams and soaring ceilings add to the drama of this one of a kind multi-level home. Each room has a private deck. There are 2 spas, a steam room and a steam shower. You just have to see it to appreciate it.The home is just minutes from downtown Healdsburg. The seller has been in construction and development his entire life and wishes to down size to travel. The home will be delivered in excellent condition. This is a one of a kind home and the seller will wait for the perfect buyer to share his dream home. 

 

 
 
Call For Appointment
 
I had this home listed for the seller. The seller is a friend but his relative is a Realtor also and blood is thicker than water. I know more about the property and the sellers motivations.
 
 

 

 

 

Bob  Santucci, Realtor

EXP Realty
707-888-9115
License: CA BRE # 01722617
Listed by: W Real Estate

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