ne . BUY SELL RENT MORTGAGE ANoREALTORS® LOCAL NEWS & ADVICE OFCONY © Italian-Inspired Architectural Delight in Napa Valley Lists for $12.5M ‘A ear in Italy inspired the design of |~a collection of four structures—in St. Helena, CA. Located in the heart of Napa Valley's wine country, this property is listed for $12.5 milion While it doesn’t have a vineyard or winery, the three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom property's privacy makes ita rare gem, “I's up on ahill,on 60 acres, so you don't see another home at all” says Hillary Ryan, the listing agent with feels ke a different world up there, Whenever | get back to town, | feel refreshed.” ‘The owners built the 4,400-square-foot home ato 2001 (a process that took three years) and now are selling to move closer to family in Marin County. A four-story observation tower affords 360-degree views Cf Napa Valley and required special approval from the county to build ing Mountain in It would be a great place to do yoga or use as a sleeping porch, says Ryan.realtor com i 2 reallorcom © BUY SELL RENT MORTGAGE no REALTORS® LOCAL NEWS & ADVICE Outside the 2005 AIA award-winning home is a refreshing plunge pool surrounded by the natural beauty of the Napa area. Inside the airy, open-concept home, youll find Brazilian: cherry flooring and custom redwood windows and cabinets, along with a chef-grade kitchen featuring a Viking range, Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and wine cooler. Doors in the kitchen open to an outdoor patio with a fireplace. In the master bath is a custom cast-iron soaking tub, Will the buyer be a fan of novels like Peter Mayle's “A Year in Provence" and Frances Mayes’ “Under the Tuscan Sun"? Or just a wine lover who's looking to get away from it all? According to Ryan, “it appeals to people who want the experience of a vineyard,” but without the upkeep a vineyard requires. She notes it could be someone who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and wants a weekend escape, or perhaps someone who's tired of the wintry weather in New York City One thing's for certain: It will definitely be someone who loves entertaining and the great outdoors, “There's as much exterior footage as interior footage,” says Ryan.