An artist's home, full of light, lofty redwood ceilings, oak floors, melded into an extraordinary contemporary home. Sitting on a knoll overlooking acres of its own vineyards, this dwelling is perched on gently rolling land with exquisite views of the local area.
Equidistant from Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Pine Grove, this property is located at Ridge Rd. and Climax Rd. in the heart of Amador County's most desirable area. This home offers privacy and seclusion, yet is close to shopping, schools, medical providers, and recreational activities. The properties around this are mostly 5 to 15 acres and have already been built on, so peace and quiet are a reality.
At present the vineyards are harvested by a local winery in Amador County, who then pays for the grapes. Also, an underground wine cellar/wine making room is located near the vineyards and is equipped with water and electricity. The vineyards and the home are entirely enclosed by 6' tall deer fencing and the entrance is gated and has security features. The 6+ acres that aren't within the deer fence have been partially cleared are a wooded buffer with beautiful building sites or room for vineyard expansion. Located in an area zoned for 5 acre minimum parcels, these acres could be split off and sold. Similar properties in the area are currently selling for $250,000 to $300,000.
The home itself contains three bedrooms and three bathrooms. One of the bedrooms actually is a "mother-in-law" suite with a private living room, a kitchenette, bedroom and full bath. The home is heated and cooled by a forced air system and the living room also offers the option of a pellet stove. All of the inspections have been completed: well (8.08 gpm), septic (new septic lines installed for a standard three bedroom home), pest (all work was completed and a clearance is in hand), and new roof installed in September 2008 with all County permits and inspections.
This property is truly a country estate: rolling hills, vineyards, beautiful views, fenced and gated, and a comfortable, very livable, contemporary home.
If this style of country living appeals to you, please call me for an appointment to view this property.
FEATURES OF THIS HOME (3/3, 2151+/- sq ft, 12.18 acres)
LIVING ROOM
oak floors
redwood vaulted ceiling
pellet stove (has received an annual servicing)
¾ wall to kitchen
many windows to let in light
wooden blinds/shutters on all windows
brick fireplace which extends up the wall to the ceiling
ceiling fan
coat closet
KITCHEN
Jennaire stove top
build-in oven
wood/Formica counter with double sink
eating counter with stools
broom closet
refrigerator
spice cabinet
dishwasher
disposal
area for washer and dryer
redwood vaulted ceiling
MASTER SUITE
Master bath
large, double-sized shower
water closet in separate room
storage area
Master bedroom
two closets – both walk-in
wooden blinds
lots of light
carpet
MOTHER-IN-LAW SECTION (bedroom #2)
Living area
corner windows and view of vineyards
ceiling fan
carpeted
Kitchenette
Jennaire cook top
refrigerator
sink
lots of storage/cabinets
Bedroom
ceiling fan
corner windows with view of vineyard
carpeted
Bathroom
full bath with tub/shower
walk-in closet
cabinets
PATIO (FRONT) ENTRY
contains a full bath
leads to living area (on right) and bedroom #3 to the left.
BEDROOM #3
this was the artist’s studio
two large connecting rooms.
one was storage
the other was a dark room (now a wine cellar)
either could easily become a very large walk-in closet
woodstove
ceiling fan with lights
many windows for lots of light
full wall of built-in desk and book shelves
door to hallway which leads to rear entry and garage
built-in desk and bookcases
GARAGE
a whole wall of cabinets
2 work benches
storage for pressure tank and water filter
THE VINEYARD
Thompson seedless – (23 years old) straight ahead as you enter the gate
Tinta Cao – (23 years old) this is a Portuguese port grape and is behind the house
Zinfandel – (23 years old) the rest of the front (driveway area) vines
These vines are currently maintained and cared for by a crew hired from a local winery. Clos de Loc winery in Ione then harvests and pays for the grapes at the end of the season. This agreement would need to be renewed between the new buyer and the winery. THIS IS A WORKING VINEYARD. All vines have drip irrigation and are constantly cared for.
THE PROPERTY
12.18 all usable acres
Approximately 5-6 acres are used for the house and vineyard. This area is completely deer fenced (hence the need to keep the gate closed)
the balance of the land is wooded and, if thinned out, would be all usable.
this home is in an area of 5 acre parcels, and it is our understanding that the property could be divided.
the driveway is a recorded easement to the property and would also serve as access to the rear 5 acres if it were split off
the property has an UNDERGROUND WINE CELLAR with power and water
hot water is solar with electric back-up
ALL INSPECTIONS are completed: well is 8.08 gpm. There also is a 800 gallon storage tank (used especially during irrigation season for the vines); septic – sellers have installed a new three bedroom standard system – all county approved; pest – clearance from Boot-a-Pest, the roof needs work and sellers will perform this work in escrow or give buyers a credit, whichever they prefer; seller also has bids to repaint both the inside and outside of the house, and this amount will be credited to buyer at COE (so they can choose their own colors). The roof was replaced in September 2008 with all County permits and inspections.
A large storage shed/workshop is near the wellhead and water storage tank. It has shelving, tools for the property, and also an old hothouse.
behind the shed is a fenced, raised bed garden area
the eaves on the house are all boxed
perimeter lights around the house are controlled by one switch
the property has a security system
heat and air system is less than 2 years old
Sellers realize the appliances are outdated. They have taken that into consideration in pricing their home.
