Villa Montebella, the 2024 Vacation Property of the Year, is newly refinished and perfect as a residence, home for multigenerational living, or vacation mecca. The compound, which lives as an 8-bedroom estate, comprises 5 buildings. Surrounding the buildings are a vineyard, pool, hot tub, bocce court, play area, pool house, palms and other mature trees, and a 4860-sq-ft wine cave. Enter over a private drive winding through oaks, madrones and oleander. Privacy is absolute, and yet the estate's entrance is just a mile from world-class dining and wineries. The centerpiece of the living areas is the Main House, under beamed ceilings. It features the principal suite, 2 other bedrooms, a huge dining room and living room (under skylights, with a wood-burning fireplace), and refinished terraces. The kitchen features tile counters, elite appliances, and breakfast-bar seating for 8-10. The other bedrooms are found in the other buildings: the hexagonal Lighthouse (with an office and THX movie theater), Penthouse (with a living room and decks), Vineyard House (with stunning views of ripening cabernet grapes), and Tennis House (adjacent to the court that could be configured for pickleball). There is a charging station for EVs; a generator for emergency power; and ample well water.
| MLS # | 41148974 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1981 |
| Days On Site | 35 |
| Listing Provided By | Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re | Ann Newton Cane |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 10 Total |
| SQ Feet | 8,765 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Acreage | 25.91 |
| Property View | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Eat In Kitchen |
| Appliances | Dryer, Washer |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Roof | Tile |
|---|---|
| Construction Materials | Stucco |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Secluded, Yard |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Garage, Off Street |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Sonoma |
| City | Glen Ellen |
| Zip Code | 95442 |
| Community Name | Not Listed |
| Listing VS Median (in Not Listed) | |
Price: $10,550,000 low | high Med: $759,000 sqft: 8,765 low | high Med: 1,150 $ / sqft: $1,204 low | high Med: $660 On site: 35 low | high Med: 39 | |
| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Sonoma |
| City | Glen Ellen |
| Zip Code | 95442 |
| Community Name | Not Listed |
| Listing VS Median (in Not Listed) | |
Price: $10,550,000 low | high Med: $759,000 sqft: 8,765 low | high Med: 1,150 $ / sqft: $1,204 low | high Med: $660 On site: 35 low | high Med: 39 | |