San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
PROPERTY POST
Breathtaking vineyard views & contemporary farmhouse style in the heart of Napa Carneros
Set on 10 breathtakingly beautiful acres in the heart of Napa’s Carneros region, 1301 Duhig Road is an updated one-level home that offers exceptional contemporary farmhouse style and endless potential. Featuring spectacular 360-degree views of the rolling hillsides and stunning surrounding vineyards that extend straight down to San Pablo Bay, the land is zoned for AW and offers many possible uses, such as the construction of a secondary dwelling or a pool. There’s also potential for a vineyard or room for horses and much more—all you need to bring is your imagination to explore the many options for further development.
Perfect as either a main residence to take you away at the end of a busy workday or a serene vacation getaway, the property is privately located down a driveway with a gated entry. The three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,933-square-foot home has been tastefully updated with luxurious amenities throughout. The property was designed for indooroutdoor living, and beautiful spaces abound from the minute you reach the entrance, where a Mediterraneaninspired, herringbone-patterned, brick courtyard set around a fountain with a pergola and potted topiary greets you.
The interiors of the home were designed with entertaining in mind and showcase the picturesque views from every window. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, designer cabinets, built-in wine cooler, and stainlesssteel appliances—including a Viking gas range and hood. The great room consists of the living and dining areas and opens to both the front courtyard and back patio, expanding into a perfect indoor-outdoor entertaining space. The master suite boasts dramatic panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, and two generously sized bedrooms access a shared deck. The backyard features a concrete outdoor cooking area with fenced-in new lawn and a seating area that overlooks a natural pond and beyond, out to the bay. Enjoy your evenings around the cozy fire pit, or unwind in the hot tub, an idyllic spot from which to take in a spectacular sunset.
Conveniently located just 15 minutes from both downtown Napa and Sonoma, just minutes from the Domaine Carneros winery, and approximately one hour from San Francisco, this tranquil setting offers hiking trails that showcase the region’s natural beauty, bird watching from the pond’s observation deck, gardening, bicycling, wine tasting, and shopping, in addition to many other local activities.