October 2015: Retrospect Vineyards wins 2015 American Architecture Award
Retrospect Vineyards was selected as one of the 60 projects chosen for the “2015 American Architecture Awards" for the best new buildings designed and constructed by American architects in the U.S. and abroad and by international buildings designed and built in the United States. Link to Article
World Class Sonoma County Vineyard Estate
Taking full advantage of a spectacular, approximately 20-acre wine country setting, this effortless blend of architecture and agriculture is situated on a gently sloping knoll, gracefully encircled by approximately 16 acres of high-quality Russian River Valley AVA Pinot Noir vineyards that produce award winning wines.
Mature oaks and breathtaking wine country views create a stunning backdrop. The property includes a 4 bedroom/3.5 bath approximately 5,000 sq. ft. main residence built of glass, stucco and stone. There is a cantilevered guest room that appears to float above the land and an approximately 810 sq. ft. "barn" modeled after the main home. The steel framed residence was constructed over a period of four years and was designed by Robert Swatt of Swatt Miers Architects. The easy care landscaping was designed by Bernard Trainor.
The home boasts a Savant System that allows for remote customization of heating, cooling, security, lighting and sound system with multiple indoor and outdoor speakers. The light flooded kitchen features top-of-the-line Miele appliances, Zephyr exhaust hood, gleaming Caesarstone counter tops, custom manufactured cabinetry designed by PoggenPohl and a walk-in two room pantry with built-in storage. The owner designed a unique and easily accessible, temperature controlled wine cellar with approximately 1,800 bottle capacity. A second entry is via a mud room; also from an attached 609 sq. ft. two-car garage.
Virtually every room enjoys sweeping vistas through floor-to-ceiling glass walls with Fleetwood pocket doors with Brio screens; bedrooms feature automatic integrated shades, bedrooms and baths have operable skylights. Effortless indoor/outdoor living is embraced when floor-to-ceiling glass doors are open; St. Tropez limestone radiant heated floors extend to the expansive pool terrace. An infinity edge saltwater pool, bocce ball court, fire pit and fully-appointed, outdoor kitchen with lounging area and television allow for convenient entertaining.
Overall Features
- Home designed by Robert Swatt of Swatt Miers Architects
- Landscape designed by Bernard Trainor
- Views of vineyards, valleys, hills and mountains
- Approximately 20 acres gently rolling parcel, dotted with oaks
- Approximately 16 acres planted to award winning Pinot Noir, irrigated by recycled water
- Renowned Russian River Valley wine growing appellation
- Approximately 5,000 square foot main residence with three bedrooms and two and one half baths
- Approximately 640 square foot guest room/house with full bath and steam shower
- Approximately 810 square foot "barn" mirrors the main residence
- Two-car attached garage
- Reverse osmosis water treatment system
- Savant "remote" system for heating, cooling, security, lighting, sound system
Materials and Fixtures
- Exterior finishes include custom pattern Windsor stone and integral color stucco
- Industrial, pocket Fleetwood doors and Brio screens
- French St. Tropez limestone on main floor and pool terrace
- Solid and engineered European Oak wide plank flooring (upper level and guest house)
- Western Red Cedar ceiling and exterior soffits
- Custom-built Fumed or Rift White Oak cabinetry throughout
- Fumed Oak window screen detail in office and upper level bridge to allow light and provide privacy
- Plumbing fixtures by Dornbracht
- Toto multi-function toilets with washlets throughout
- Low iron staircase railing and custom glass "invisible" railing on second floor bridge
Main Residence
- German Fumed Oak approx. 10' pivoting entry door
- Great Room living and dining rooms open to pool and fully equipped outdoor kitchen and lounging area with television
- Office with built-ins with approx. 16' span view window
- Operable windows above sliding glass doors
- Custom steel Fleetwood pocket doors "disappear" to seamlessly bring the outdoors in; Brio transparent pocket screens provide shade
- Bedrooms with electronic shades and ceiling fans
- Spark Linear fireplace with limestone hearth
- Chandelier by Bocci
- Bedroom and storage closets with built-ins
- Unique, custom designed temperature controlled wine cellar with approximately 1,800 bottle capacity
Main Floor Powder Room
- Operable skylight
- Windsor limestone countertop
- Duravit sink
- Dornbract fixtures
Kitchen
- Cabinetry manufactured and designed by PoggenPohl
- Exhaust hood by Zephyr
- Fleetwood pocket doors and Brio pull-out screens
- Miele appliances include coffee/espresso maker, built-in refrigerator, induction electric range, dishwasher and oven
- Appliance garage
- Caeserstone countertops
- Dual farm sinks
Office
- Fleetwood pocket glass doors
- Spectacular views from approximately 16’ view span view window
- Built-in desk, shelves and storage
Master Suite (Upper Level)
- Spacious built-in closet, dresser, desk and storage
- Automated black-out shades
- Dual Duravit sinks in bath
- Glass and stone oversized shower with operable skylight
- Fabulous views
Family Room (Upper Level)
- Home theatre with surround-sound
- Built-in entertainment center with flat screen television
- Floats above living room area
- Optional laundry hook-ups for stackable washer and dryer (upper level)
- Extra storage closets
Guest Bath (Upper Level)
- Dual Duravit sinks
- Bathtub
- Glass and stone shower
- Operable skylights
Two Guest Bedrooms (Upper Level)
- Built-in storage and dressers
- Walk-in closets with built-ins
- Fabulous views
Mud Room
- Located off kitchen, allows for convenient access to exterior patio/pool area
- Built-in storage and bench
Laundry Room
- Built-in storage
- Sink
- High-end LG washer and dryer
Guest Room/House
- Solid and engineered European Oak wide plank flooring
- Recessed lighting
- Operable skylight
- Seamless windows on three sides offering spectacular views
- Floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood doors with Brio screens
- Two closets, one with built-ins
- Custom casework and built in Spessart bed
- Full bath with slate floors
- Glass-walled steam shower with bench and Dorn Bracht fixtures
- Duravit sink
- Toto “washlet” automated toilet
- Fabulous views
Heating and Cooling
- Radiant in-floor heating
- Forced air heat and air conditioning
- iComfort WiFi thermostat
Technology
- Savant system control settings remotely
- Audio/visual
- Interior temperature
- Shades
- Lighting
- Security system with cameras
- Wireless internet connection throughout home and pool area
Exterior
- Infinity saltwater pool with Mosaic tile interior
- Screen Logic solar pool heating system
- Bocce ball court
- Fire pit under an oak canopy
- Dining terrace
- Expansive St. Tropez limestone terrace encircling pool
- Outdoor kitchen with Viking grill, rotisserie, refrigerator, icemaker and Kraüs sink
- Outdoor speakers and Sun-Brite flat screen television
- Electrical and pool equipment housed in two, easily accessible concrete bunkers
Barn
- Matches design of main residence
- Concrete floors
- Windsor limestone exterior
- Large-scale sliding doors
- Aluminum facing
Grounds
- Landscaping and vineyards irrigated with recycled water
- Landscape design by Bernard Trainor
- Fully fenced
- Electronic gate provides access to property, matches design of residence
- Paved road leads to gravel driveway
- Decorative olive trees
- Mature oak trees
- Coastal grasses
Neighborhood
Windsor
Windsor is a community that has close ties to its agricultural roots. Rolling hills dotted with live oaks and acres of vineyards surround the town’s many beautiful properties.
Windsor has done an incredible job of preserving its roots while looking to the future. The downtown area offers a mix of shopping and housing centered on the four-acre town green. In an echo of times past, some of the owners of the restaurants, bookstores, and boutiques live above their stores. Today, the plaza serves as a vibrant meeting place and a focal point for town activities, including a farmers' market held Thursdays and Sundays, where you'll find top chefs from Bay Area restaurants sourcing the ingredients for that night's menu.
Each year, Windsor hosts the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic, an event that draws dozens of balloonists and thousands of families who watch the spectacular lift-offs fill the sky.
