T he subject matter wasn’t new, but the setting was...The people of Renaissance Florence and surrounding Tuscany were living outdoors and loving it, and the painters were celebrating it. The architecture began reflecting this trend—both

the classical and vernacular., and the ideal exists to this day. As with most vernacular architecture, Tuscan was no exception...it took the principles of classical architecture and stripped it down to its barest necessities. The thick walls

and tile roofs moderated the temperate climate, and incorporated the seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Tuscan Vernacular Architecture still responds to that ancient ideal, whether it is in Cortona or Sonoma .

It allegedly began with this painting:

O A K H I L L V I L L A

With views to Mt. Diablo and 5,300 square feet of luxurious living on 8

usable acres, this truly authentic Tuscan Villa is unmatched. Complete with sublime terraces, grand fireplaces, butterfly gardens, olive trees, and room

for a hobby vineyard, the best of wine country living awaits 3790 Grove Street, Sonoma

$3,395,000

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L O W E R L E V E L O A K H I L L V I L L A

The lower level is currently configured as a wine room, what was used as a gym, a rec room and a media room. With its separate entrance, this could easily be configured as guest quarters, should that be needed.

S U M M A R Y

The Location: 45 minutes to Golden Gate

Bridge 12 Minutes to Sonoma’s Plaza The Land: 8.23 Acres of gently sloping land Oak-studded property with a

300+/- year-old heritage oak Professional landscaping with

Olive trees, lavender and a host of exotic plants

Identified pool site The House: 5,300 sf of luxurious living 3 en suite bedrooms Reclaimed beams throughout Cook’s dream kitchen Views forever Guest quarters potential in

expansive lower level Terraces from almost every room

for the seamless indoor-outdoor living

Experience Sonoma as few ever will

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