An island in the sky
“Modern farmhouse” offers seclusion, spectacular views just minutes from town
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pectacular” might be the best word to sum up the property at 861 Conn Valley Road in St. Helena, which is on the market for $16,950,000, listing agent Matt Bjorner said. This property and the one next door which is being developed, were once owned by long-time local physician, Dr. Darter, Bjorner said. “What strikes you first and foremost, is the architecture,” Bjorner said. “Its modern
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R AC H E L R A S K I N - Z R I H E N use of glass, steel and concrete, but with added touches of rich wood to also give it that rustic, country feel. The enclosed glass entryway that bridges the two main structures of the residence (is also striking). And the unique views through the Conn Valley corridor to Pritchard Hill and Lake Hennessey … It’s very rare to get such big views, minutes to the valley floor with no road noise from passing cars below.” Builder Steve Carreiro, describes the unique property as “elegant and industrial,”
with steel trusses, with wood ceilings. “It’s really cool,” he said. “Everyone’s impressed with it. The floors, also. They’re dark European oak, 12-inch wide, long plank, too, and is very interesting looking. I get a lot of comments on that, too.” The newly constructed six-bedroom, eight-bath, 902 square foot estate is perched on more than 10 private acres, “with sweeping views from the vineyards below to Pritchard Hill and Lake Hennessey,” according to the listing. It features a 5,902
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