Let's start with location. Country living doesn’t have to be in the middle of nowhere. This property is only minutes from the restaurants and shops of Napa Valley, the rural attractions of Pope Valley (such as the annual Turkey Shoot or classic Ropers and Riders event) the marinas of beautiful Lake Berryessa, the newly renovated golf course at Aetna Springs, the above-the-fog landing strip at Angwin airport, the exceptional health care of nearby St. Helena Hospital, the extensive trail system of Las Posadas State Forest, and the music and cultural life of Pacific Union College. Of course, if it’s peace and serenity you seek, the area around this 6-acre parcel is studded with quiet woods and peaceful vineyards… even small lakes. And it’s definitely wine country. Howell Mountain, a sub-appellation of Napa Valley, is a famous wine-producing region that is known for superb zinfandel and cabernet sauvignon wines. It’s no wonder that properties with plantable acreage are very desirable. And don’t forget the ride to the property, which starts with a scenic drive up to Angwin and meanders along White Cottage Road past vineyards, estate homes, wineries, and country properties that feature privacy and serenity.

Then there’s the land. The 6-acre parcel is located completely behind other properties, except for the flag-lot entry – the only part of the property that fronts a public road. After you enter the gate and pass through a small grove of trees you enter a park-like setting of open fields and gently contoured land that rises to the knoll-top home, all against a colorful backdrop of pine, oak, Douglas fir, and other pretty trees. The property offers plenty of space for a vineyard, garden, orchard, horses, etc. A feasibility map of the parcel shows that at least 2-3 acres are suitable for grapes. Or, if you prefer a horse setup, there’s space for corrals, paddocks, a barn, tack room – all of it visible from the kitchen and living room windows. Besides the clear land there is a wooded area on the property that includes a grove of oak trees (great for private picnics), a small creek, and a spring.

The solidly-built home is sited beautifully to take advantage of the views. Rooms in the 2388+/- square-foot home include three very large bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate office, a large living-dining area, sparkling kitchen with custom cherry cabinets and Viking stainless steel appliances, and separate laundry. Tile floors, fresh paint, and crown moldings give the interior a sophisticated look. Other features include central heating and air conditioning, lifetime cementatious tile roof, dual-pane windows, custom entry doors, full insulation, screened back porch, fold-down attic ladder, drip irrigation and lawn sprinkler systems, smooth concrete floor in the crawlspace, and electrical panel adapted for use with a backup generator. A detached 3-car garage and workshop (with full bathroom and fold-down attic ladder), large parking pad, tidy lawns, and updated well and septic systems reflect the same pride of ownership exhibited throughout the home.