This Modern Farmhouse is set on a hillside overlooking a large gorge in the hills of Northern California near San Francisco. Two stories can be seen from the streetside and are set a few feet lower than the roadway accessed down a large, gracefully descending driveway and auto court. The rear of the house opens up to view terraces and balconies that afford great distant views of San Francisco. An open, flowing house, it is set up for large gatherings and expansive experiences of the entire house and lot, but also provide for smaller, private functions as needed. This multi-generational house has something for everyone, including a lower level set into the hillside that opens up to a large backyard, two covered and heated terraces, tennis cottage, a large swimming/lap pool, a generous wine cave, and full exercise and sauna spaces. Living in California provides for the ability to have near year-round outdoor experiences, and this property has made accommodations for multiple such experiences.
It was a pleasure to work with Heather Hilliard Design on the interior design, and Andrew Vanni (AV Builders) on the careful and detailed build of this one-of-a-kind home.