Have you ever thought about how much money you would have saved down the road if you would have invested in a sustainable home design? Imagine your electricity bill being almost non-existent or not having to use your heater or air conditioner to make your home comfortable during those hot and cold months. All of this can be accomplished by using sustainable design to build or upgrade your home.  Sustainable design is a concept that is taking off in the U.S. and numerous people are beginning to see the many benefits that it has for their future.

That being said, I am happy to announce that the Central Coast Homes Magazine has teamed up with Grandberry Financial and PasoRobles.com to introduce to you the inaugural Central Coast Luxury Sustainable Home Competition. For this competition we are asking for people to come forward who might be interested in either having their home built or upgraded in a sustainable manner by using their lend-able equity to fund this process.

The mission of this competition is to provide a vehicle for the client to build with “sustainability” as the cornerstone of the design process. Sustainable design is a design philosophy incorporating architectural design and product selection that contributes to social well-being, makes sound economic sense, and has negligible impact on the environment while at the same time creating a lasting very unique sense of style and consciousness. It also incorporates the idea of utilizing existing, proven design concepts and product technology.

Grandberry Financial wants to make sure that they deliver a service and product that has sound long term investment and pay back potential while at all times helping the environment with a design criteria that reflects your tastes, choices and ultimate peace of mind.

Great home design should enhance the value of each environment, make optimal use of space, elicit an environmentally sustainable mindset, and use less energy with existing technology and design philosophy than currently used today.

That is precisely the reason we are putting on the Central Coast Luxury Sustainable Home Competition. Each qualified candidate will also receive a Paso Robles vacation package offered to you by PasoRobles.com. You can access more information on the Central Coast Luxury Sustainable Home Competition by visiting the following website http://www.reenergizeca.com/ or by contacting Brian Braithwaite from Grandberry Financial at 714-975-0104.

Away from everything, close to everywhere.

Welcome to Gazzi Vineyard Estate, presented and listed for sale with Decker Bullock-Sotheby’s International Realty and featured on the cover of Homes Magazine (Vol. 22-Issue 12- Page 15).

Set atop the gateway to California’s famous wine region of the Napa/Sonoma Valleys  lies this magnificent award-winning vineyard estate with superbly constructed, one of a kind luxurious custom home. The nearly 10 acre property encompasses a 6 acre award-winning vineyard, and acres of lush orchards and gardens.

This extraordinary wine estate is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, offering the finest craftsmanship, distinctive architectural details, spacious outdoor entertaining areas, and a revenue producing 6.5 acre vineyard. The expansive living room, with imported marble flooring and flittering chandeliers, opens to a sprawling limestone tiered terrace. The chef’s kitchen boasts Brazilian cherry millwork, custom cabinets, granite countertops and walk-in pantry. First level master suite has hardwood floors, his & her walk-in closes and a whirlpool onyx bath.

With its ultra-luxury 5 bedroom, 5.1 bathroom layout, this custom home is for the discerning buyer who seeks to get away from it all, while enjoying the coveted benefit of close proximity to the amenities of Sonoma/Napa, Marin County, San Francisco and the I-80 corridor. Live, work and play in one of the  wine country’s most exclusive enclaves. Offered at $5,450,000.

For additional information or to schedule a private tour contact:

Decker Bullock | Sotheby’s International Realty

Kouros Tavakoli, Realtor (R)
415-518-2439
k.tavakoli@deckerbullocksir.com

Barbara Klein, Realtor (R)
415-699-7387
b.klein@deckerbullocksir.com

About Decker Bullock | San Francisco Real Estate | Mid Valley Real Estate | Ross CA Real Estate

Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty now consistently represents the widest inventory of Marin County luxury real estate available. So if buying or selling a home, we are at your service.

More than 75 ultra high net worth individuals from California and around the world are descending upon San Francisco this week for an unprecedented event that will expose them to the finest luxuries the area provides.

• Stonebrook Court, a $45 million English Tudor style mega mansion in the Los Altos Hills.
• A $14.8 million mansion in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights.
• Locksley Hall, the stunning $65 million Belvedere landmark estate which is back on the market again.
• A $15 million Tuscan style villa in Tiburon with breathtaking views of Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.
• There are also many other more affordable luxury homes from $4 million to $10 million for consideration.    

Outdoor Living in Wine Country With A Point of View

Thoughtful design and superb craftsmanship combine to create a distinctive and stunning home for indoor/outdoor entertaining or quiet, relaxed living in the Wine Country area of Santa Rosa. This 4 bedroom design boasts all the amenities you would expect from the handcrafted, spectacular wine cellar and teak bar to the maple hardwood, granite, slate and glass finishes.

As the cover property of a recent Wine Country Homes Magazine (Volume 21, Issue 10, Page 29) this fine estate takes advantage of sweeping southwest views is an outdoor oasis with water scupltures, koi pond with waterfall, built-in BBQs and outdoor fireplace, all surrounded by Ironwood decks and patios. Overlooking the Pebbletech pool and spa is the glass walled cabana with fireplace, kitchenette and full bath, which finishes the custom property situated on 1.66+/- acres. Offered at $1,795,000

For additional information on this fine home and other wine country properties ithroughtout Napa Valley, Sonoma, Healdsburg and Sebastopol and other Wine Country regions, contact top real estate agent Dave Carpenter of Coldwell Banker Previews International in Santa Rosa, California at 707.577.8000.

Dave has had the good fortune to have achieved tremendous success in selling some of Sonoma County’s finest properties to its most successful and well-respected residents. Specializing in medium to higher priced homes, estates and vineyards, Dave is ranked in the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker agents in Northern California and has established an average sales price of over $1 million dollars.

Coldwell Banker Previews International – Santa Rosa
Wine County Homes
Dave Carpenter | 707.577.8000
www.winecountryhomes.com | dave@winecountryhomes.com

Wonderful in Windsor Serenity in the Country

A wrap-around porch surrounds this single story 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in the country setting of this 2.5 acre parcel in Windsor, California. The open floor plan of this Sonoma County property listed by Craig Curreri of Sonoma County’s Gold Team also provides a den for the home office or retreat area. Hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings, gated entrance, attached 4 car garage, and more. All just minutes from Windsor’s Town Green, Healdsburg’s historic Plaza, Sonoma County Airport, Windsor Golf Course, and numerous award winning wineries. Offered at $1,295,000

To view this property pick up a copy of Homes Magazine Volumne 24, Issue 4. To get information on this and other available Wine Country real estate, visit the team’s website at www.sonomacountysgoldteam.com.

Wine Country Homes Magazine cover property presented by

Sonoma County’s Gold Team

Rogers, Curreri & Goldschlag  |  Coldwell Banker

sonomacountysgoldteam@comcast.net

707.535.1854

 Wine Country Homes Magazine Will Be There!

 ~ AN INVITATION TO ALL MOVIE BUFFS ~

Program to be announced June 27

Festival Dates are July 24 – August 16, 2008

A popular roving festival, the 22nd Annual Napa Sonoma Wine County Film Festival takes place outdoors in spectacular settings and in select theaters and venues in and around some of the most beautiful real estate in Napa and Sonoma Valleys, California.

More than one third of the past 2007 Sonoma Valley Film Festival selections have already received theatrical release and national distribution deals. With unique opportunities

for personal and relaxed face-time with key industry players, Sonoma has become a unique and seductive venue for launching independent films, as well as a hot zone for some of the best independent films of the year. 

Festival Overview

Internationally known for spectacular open air film screenings, there are sixteen celestial film nights:

Eight film nights at Sequoia Grove Vineyards on Highway 29 in Rutherford in the Napa Valley: July 22-25 and July 29 – August 1.

Eight film nights at Kunde Estate Winery on Highway 12 in Kenwood in the Sonoma Valley: August 5-8 and August 12-15.

In addition, over 100 films from around the world (in addition to our sixteen celestial film nights) screen at Copia, the American Center for Food, Wine and the Arts in Napa, the historic Sebastiani Theater in Sonoma and at the Kenwood Train Depot, in Kenwood.

History

The Annual Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival is the oldest and longest running film festival in the wine country region of California. Located 55 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the NSWCFF is held in Napa, Los Carneros and in Sonoma.

 Extensive Amenities throughout this designer showcase!

 

Pacific Union’s Mariann Ilaria and John Stackelberg present this exclusive north bay home set on .87+ acres down a private lane in Montecito Heights. The spacious floor plan of almost 5000sf lives like a single level. With all main living areas, including four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms at entry level. It features a dramatic Great Room, chef’s kitchen, formal dining, family or game room, home theater, private master suite plus… three bedrooms and two bathrooms on main level. Wine Cellar & bonus rm downstairs, Three Car Garage, and two bonus rooms upstairs. The pool and guesthouse complete this exclusive Wine Country retreat.

 

Mariann Ilaria 707-569-1824 and John Stackelberg 707-569-1842

The outstanding Spanish Mediterranean estate created by designer Martin Kobus. A stunning 2600+ sq. foot architecturally significant main house commands the high ground. The single-level structure flows seamlessly with the outdoors while balancing refinement with Sonoma style. The single-level structure flows seamlessly with the outdoors while balancing refinement with Sonoma style. The huge chef’s demonstration kitchen is inspiring! This masterpiece is set on a private 5 acre knoll top with 360 degree views over the famed vineyards of Asti in the Alexander Valley and includes, olive orchards, sunny meadows, vine covered arbors.

Jeromey.Clifford 25 East Napa.Street Sonoma, CA.95476, United States 707.975.4588