A picturesque home with a view that reaches the stars. Wine Country elegance combines with cutting edge green technology to produce an enchanting Villa which celebrates the beauty of the St Helena countryside.
At the end of a private driveway,on Hennessey Ridge, in the hills above Kuleto's vineyard, sits the Tuscan Villa at Adaweh Meadows. 360' of the Wine Country's best views surround the site and invite you into the Napa lifestyle. Neighboring wineries include Kuleto Estate Winery,Rust Ridge Winery,and Nichelini Winery.The Villa is securely hidden in the hills up a two-mile road which offers views of the enchanting countryside. The Adaweh Villa is laid out so each room has spectacular views of vineyards overlooking St Helena to the west, Pope Valley to the north, and the surrounding ridges to the east . The Villa affords a unique entertaining experience on the generous Golden River travertine loggia where one can relax in front of the outdoor fireplace and enjoy the view of the neighboring vineyards. The nearly seventy acre site has vineyard potential .
Newly constructed with a stunning architectural design, the home offers many green building techniques. The Villa's power needs are exclusively run by solar panels The living room offers a Crema Marfil marble and mahogany fireplace. The spacious family room overlooks the loggia and St Helena. The gourmet kitchen is a warm place to gather. The bar seats 6-8, with two sinks and plenty of room for wine and beverage fridges. Marble countertops and alder cabinetry make the kitchen a joyous place to dine. The adjacent butler's pantry, with marble counters, contributes to the ease of entertaining. A wine bar, next to the charming dining room, provides wine storage. French doors open to the loggia for ease of entertaining. A cozy library offers a place to unwind.
. A spectacular floating staircase provides a stunning feature in the entry hall. A curved wall of glass made up of 27 Sage-glass windows is a special green feature that allows filtered light or full sunlight at the turn of a switch. The St Helena vineyards and ridge views are seen as one climbs the elegant floating staircase. Lovingly desgned and built, with vision and sensitivity to locale, the staircase is a work of art which gives the entry hall a breathtaking beauty. Unique juxtiposition of the curving glass, vineyard view and floating staircase join to bring a joy and lightness to the home. Ornamental balastrades guide one up the floating staircase to the beautiful upstairs landing .
Light-filled and charming, the upstairs foyer offers a spectacular place to gather, and a lovely entrance to the inviting master suite ,which fills a private area off the landing. This private hideaway includes an adjoining Gold River Travertine patio to enjoy sunrises and sunsets over the hills. A marble fireplace will warm cozy evenings and crisp mornings. The master bathroom has a stunning use of Italian marble, with a soaking tub featuring a view over the ridges. Guest bedrooms offer private baths with lovely marble and travertine touches along with large walk-in closets. These bathrooms offer the Nu-Heat system to provide warmed floors.
The Villa and its environs offer many more features. A full sized laundry room ,located on the second floor,has ample cabinet storage. The three car garage has 10" doors. Two additional structures are permitted by the county on the property.and can include a second unit of 1500 sq ft and a guest unit of 1200 sq ft. A mountain spring provides the drinking water for the villa.
The Tuscan Villa at Adaweh Meadows offers a spectacular setting for the prized Wine Country lifestyle. Combining traditional St Helena graciousness with cutting edge building techniques turns the home into a unique living experience.