Dreyfus Sotheby's Peninsula Volume 3 Issue 1

LUXURY HOMES AND LIFESTYLES AROUND THE PENINSULA / FALL 2016

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HISTORIC CHARM MEETS MODERN AMENITIES WINE COUNTRY LIVING TWO SARATOGA TASTING ROOMS

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FAMILY COMPOUND OPPORTUNITY 75 RESERVOIR ROAD, ATHERTON

Offered at $7,500,000 Beds 4 | Baths 3 | Home ±2,740 sf

3.47 acres | Approximately 2 acres flat buildable land with an additional 20,000 square foot agricultural easement and 1.47 acres of landscape/agricultural opportunity.

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ATHERTON ESTATE 393 ATHERTON AVENUE, ATHERTON

Offered at $8,500,000 Beds 5 | Baths 9 | Home ±7,649 sf | Lot ±1 acre

DOWNTOWN PALO ALTO / 728 EMERSON STREET, PALO ALTO DOWNTOWN MENLO PARK / 640 OAK GROVE AVENUE, MENLO PARK DREYFUSSIR.COM / Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.

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PROFESSORVILLE 1320 WEBSTER STREET, PALO ALTO

Offered at $5,995,000 Beds 3 | Baths 3.5 | Home ±3,081 sf | Lot ±8,438 sf

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NORTH PALO ALTO 5 PHILLIPS ROAD, PALO ALTO

MICHAEL DREYFUS Broker 650.485.3476 michael.dreyfus@dreyfussir.com License No. 01121795

Offered at $4,500,000 Beds 3 | Baths 2.5 | Home ±2,402 sf | Lot ±11,628 sf

Noelle Queen, Sales Associate 650.427.9211 | noelle.queen@dreyfussir.com License No. 01917593

Ashley Banks, Sales Associate 650.544.8968 | ashley.banks@dreyfussir.com License No. 01913361

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1907 Kentucky Street | Sold for $1,700,000

417 Palomar Drive | Sold for $1,810,000

950 Pleasant Hill | Sold for $2,025,000

BRIAN AYER, Sales Associate 650.242.2473 brian.ayer@sothebysrealty.com 650pro.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

License No. 01870281

ABOUT US Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty is a local, full service, boutique real estate company specializing in the sales and purchases of homes in the mid-Peninsula/Silicon Valley area. We have achieved exceptional sales results for our clients using a proprietary Premium Pricing Process fueled by deep local market knowledge.

At Dreyfus Sotheby’s, our inspiration comes from a deep involvement and care for the communities we serve. We live and work here. We have intimate knowledge of the local neighborhoods, schools and everything that makes living on the Peninsula so attractive. We see ourselves as community caretakers and we do all we can to help our friends and neighbors make living here a rich experience.

This magazine is our tribute to living on the Peninsula — a chance to showcase some of the finest homes available for sale, highlight the neighborhoods that make this area unique, as well as share current trends in local design, style, art and wine.

COVER STORY

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Contents FALL 2016 8 28 SPOTLIGHT Q&A

Catherine North Carroll

LOCAL INSIGHTS

Fall Events

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Historic Charm Meets Modern Amenities

Two Saratoga Tasting Rooms

PROPERTY OF NOTE

VINTAGE

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SPECIAL GETAWAYS

Silicon Valley, Where we Live.

Tahoe, Where we Play. 20 Wine Country Living 22

Michael Dreyfus, Broker/Owner Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated.

Founder Michael Dreyfus

Printer HomeFolio Media

Publisher/Sales Sandie Timm

Contributing Writers Laura Ness, Kathy Cordova, Marianne Lipanovich, Mary Jo McCarthy

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Managing Editor Toni Sieling

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Finance Manager Lacey Ragland Creative Director Phong Giang

Distribution Susan Foster

Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty 728 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | 640 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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B E AUTI F U L W E S T M E N LO H O M E 19 PERRY AVENUE, MENLO PARK Offered at $3,750,000 | Beds 4 | Baths 3.5 | Home ±3,127 sf | Lot ±7,779 sf

Downtown Palo Alto 728 Emerson Street, Palo Alto | 650.644.3474 Downtown Menlo Park 640 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park | 650.847.1141 dreyfussir.com | Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

PR I M E W E S T M E N LO LOC ATI O N 375 SANTA RITA AVENUE, PALO ALTO Price Upon Request | Beds 5 | Baths 4 | Half Baths 2 | Home ±5,500 sf | Lot ±14,000 sf

SHENA HURLEY 650.575.0991 shena.hurley@sothebysrealty.com License No. 01152002

SUSIE DEWS 650.302.2639 susie.dews@dreyfussir.com License No. 00781220

Katherine North Carroll NORTHBROOK DESIGN

SPOTLIGHT

Q&A

Katherine North Carroll is an interior designer currently living in Redwood City who has clients all over the country, from Manhattan to Seattle. We get her take on today’s design and designing and decorating her own home.

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You had the opportunity to design and build your own home. What was that like?

LEFT and TOP: West Village high rise

Your interiors are modern, but have a warmth to them. How do you accomplish that?

Working with textures, layering materials, composing color palettes, considering the scale and balance of individual pieces and of a grouping within a room – these are my gifts. In my own home I used different woods in different rooms to create interest; Heath ceramic tile, a Japanese sand plaster finish with grass clippings as a feature wall, boardform concrete walls, cedar siding, just to name a few materials.

I think about so many things to create warmth...I love clean lines, minimalism and spare interiors, but having them be livable and approachable is so important.

What is your favorite room that you have ever designed?

A living room/dining room/kitchen in New York’s West Village that overlooks the Hudson River. Our creative talent was really valued and it shows in the results.

The view is spectacular and the clients love living there.

What is key to a successful interior design project?

Collaboration! Working with a solid team of client or client rep, architect, general contractor, interior designer and landscape architect is so important.

Being my own client was a great experience and has helped me understand first hand how overwhelming building a home can be. It was a gift to design a home just the way I wanted it to be, and I loved watching the construction happen on an almost daily basis.

I learned the value of having a great design team work together on a project.

Did you design your own home for a particular lifestyle?

The house was designed for a busy Bay Area couple who loves good light, high ceilings, thoughtful use of space, interesting architecture, a rustic modern aesthetic, crisp materials, details, high quality finishes and transitions, indoor-outdoor living, a great sound system and low maintenance gardening and upkeep.

What advice do you have for starting an interior design project?

With every client, we start by asking a lot of questions. And more importantly I listen carefully to the answers. I feel my role is to articulate for a client what they cannot articulate for themselves in the interior design language. I am helping them create a space that they love and are comfortable in. We try to find two words to sum up a project. For a recent major renovation project the words are “comfortable elegance.”

How would you define your personal design style?

My personal interior design style is rustic modern. This means materials that contrast warm and cool, mostly modern furnishings with family pieces mixed in, a nod towards the Southwest, references to my Irish roots. In addition to this aesthetic description, my style is practical and user friendly. All seating in my home is comfortable, countertops are easy to maintain, and storage space is carefully considered.

San Francisco retreat

Katherine’s house is currently listed for sale by Omar Kinaan. It is featured on the following page. Omar can be reached at 650.776.2828 or omar@kinaan.com.

Photos by Miki Duisterhof and Aaron Leitz.

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URBAN OASIS 448 SAINT FRANCIS STREET, REDWOOD CITY Price Upon Request | Beds 3 | Baths 3 | Home ±1,876 sf | Lot ±5,950 sf Settle in and simplify your life in this artfully designed home with a view, close to everything that Silicon Valley has to offer.

To learn more about this home and others designed by Katherine North Carroll, see article on page 8.

OMAR KINAAN Realtor ® 650.776.2828 omar@kinaan.com Each office is independently owned and operated.

License No. 01723115

Getting the Highest Price for Your Home in a Slow Market: A Different Kind of Realtor “We have bought and sold homes before, and our experience with Annette was totally different than our experience with other realtors — in a good way.” scott gilbert

When the real estate market is hot, it’s easy for an agent to look like a superstar. But when the market cools a bit, it’s important to have a realtor who will fight for your best interests and do whatever it takes to get you the highest price for your home.

When the Gilberts put their house up for sale in the late summer of 2015, they just missed the busy spring/early summer season. When the house sat on the market, most agents would have insisted on dropping the price. But not Annette.

“Annette’s diligence is one of her strongest assets. She was very realistic about the valuation of the house and she never altered on the price. We would definitely recommend Annette to anyone looking for a great realtor.” scott and tish gilbert

To learn about how Annette got the Gilbert’s house sold and got them the best possible price, please visit AnnetteSmithBlog.com ANNETTE SMITH Sales Associate 650.766.9429 annette.smith@dreyfussir.com annettesmithhomes.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

License No. 01180954

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COMMUNITY CENTER

Offered at $2,195,000 Beds 3 | Baths 2 | Home ±1,200 sf | Lot ±5,280 sf

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CRESCENT PARK 1145 LINCOLN AVENUE, PALO ALTO Offered at $2,349,000 Beds 3 | Baths 2 | Home ±1,340 sf | Lot ±6,300 sf

MICHAEL DREYFUS Broker 650.485.3476 michael.dreyfus@dreyfussir.com License No. 01121795

DOWNTOWN BUILD OPPORTUNITY 847 WEBSTER STREET, PALO ALTO Offered at $3,500,000 | Lot ±7,500 sf

Noelle Queen, Sales Associate 650.427.9211 | noelle.queen@dreyfussir.com License No. 01917593

Ashley Banks, Sales Associate 650.544.8968 | ashley.banks@dreyfussir.com License No. 01913361

DREYFUSSIR.COM / Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.

DOW NTOW N PA LO A LTO CO N DO 360 EVERETT STREET UNIT 5B, PALO ALTO Offered at $1,995,000 Beds 2 | Baths 2 | Home ±1,762 sf

UPSCALE DOWNTOWN PALO ALTO CONDO WITH VIEWS! • 5th floor condominium in the highly sought after Everett House • Remodeled with updated kitchen and bathrooms • Vast expanses of new dual pane glass doors leading to a spacious balcony • Views of city skyline and western hills • Conveniently located to fine dining, shopping, Caltrain, established neighborhood park and Stanford University

MARY JO MCCARTHY Realtor ® 650.400.6364 maryjo.mccarthy@dreyfussir.com maryjomccarthy.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

License No. 01354295

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Historic Charm Meets Modern Amenities

A CLASSIC REDWOOD CITY HOME COMBINES THE BEST OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY.

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BY MARIANNE LIPANOVICH

n the 1800s, San Francisco residents started moving down the Peninsula to Redwood City for part of the year, finding the town’s not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather was a reprieve from San Francisco’s foggy days.

These days, the new arrivals have also cited Redwood City’s revitalized downtown, city-sponsored activities and celebrations, and a combination of the old-fashioned Main Street vibe blended with up-to-date boutique shops and restaurants as the reason for their move.

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In 2001, when Lisa Carlos and Brett Queener realized their growing family was rapidly outgrowing their current home, they also found themselves drawn to Redwood City. Although the downtown area hadn’t begun its comeback, they liked the traditional tree-lined streets, historic homes and easy access to both 101 and 280. They also appreciated the socioeconomic diversity of the city and wanted to be part of that.

They found a 1926 Italianate two-story, 2,600-square-foot home in the desirable Mt. Carmel area just off El Camino and south of San Carlos. Its classic style and period detailing combined with the walled perimeter gardens and Mediterranean-style arches gave it a look that appealed to Carlos, reminding her of growing up in Santa Barbara. Plenty of windows let in light throughout the day and large redwoods and other mature plantings dotted the lot.

Once they moved in, they set to work to turn a charming house into a family home. The renovations were extensive but the result is a home that has retained its historic feel and also works for today’s lifestyle. “People walk in and say ‘Oh, wow’,” Queener says.

The renovations were extensive but the result is a home that has retained its historic feel and also works for today’s lifestyle.

KEEPING THE BEST OF THE PAST There was no blowing-out of walls to create an open-plan concept and the bedrooms, while comfortably large, are not massive. Instead Carlos and Queener opted to keep much of the traditional layout, with its central hall and stairway and living and dining room on either side.

They focused on what would make sense to highlight the home’s elegance while still turning it into a family home. Some changes are immediately obvious, such as turning a four-bedroom, three-bath home into a legal four-bedroom, fourbath home and remodeling the basement into a usable laundry area and play space or storage area. Replacing the existing knob and tube wiring and rusty pipes and

adding central air and heat were upgrades that weren’t as immediately obvious but were certainly needed. Because Carlos didn’t want to see wires, an anachronism in a classic home, the entire home was wired for AV as well.

The couple went to great lengths to ensure their interior upgrades reflected the legacy of the home. The original walls have been refreshed, wood railings and floors have been reclaimed, existing built-in cabinets and cupboards now function smoothly and added custom storage throughout the home blends in perfectly. Almost all of the doors and windows have been replaced, but even here, Carlos and Queener chose to go with custom versions that repli-

cated the design of the original windows.

“Everything we did was to maintain the original design,” Queener explains.

In addition to the living room, dining room and kitchen, the lower level includes a bedroom, full bath and new home office. Upstairs, the two guest bedrooms each have their own completely renovated attached bath and added storage, a necessity in older homes. The spacious master suite features a custom-designed walk-in closet and four-piece bath, but the highlight of this space is the large secondfloor terrace outside the room’s double French doors. With its rose-lined wall and fountain, it’s the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening wine.

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It’s immediately obvious that this is a contemporary chef’s kitchen.

ADDING A DREAM KITCHEN The kitchen, though, is where the couple put the majority of the renovation budget. They tore down interior walls and pushed out an exterior wall to create banquette seating in the breakfast nook.

And while stylistic touches such as the beadboard paneling in the nook echo the traditional style found in the rest of the house, it’s immediately obvious that this is a contemporary chef’s kitchen.

Custom cabinetry from Italy anchors the large space. A six-burner stove is set into the island and surrounded by a raised bar area that includes slots for bar-sized cutting boards and knives,

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with seating on two sides. A wine refrigerator sits next to the built-in coffee maker. Other sleek stainless steel appliances include the wall ovens, dishwasher and the double refrigerator–freezer combination. “Men walk into the space and say, ‘nice fridge’,” Queener says.

Renovating the kitchen is what also led to the creation of what Queener and Carlos call the “casita.” Knowing the kitchen renovation would take months, they installed a temporary kitchen in the separate two-car garage situated just across the patio from the back of the

home. It didn’t take long for them to realize how handy this was, so they turned it into a fully legal guest space or nanny apartment with the same top-of-the-line finishes found in the main house. The casita includes a small-scale kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher and eat-in bar, a full bath containing a pebbled beach-style shower and a separate bedroom. As a bonus, the garage still contains room for storage and one car.

AN OUTDOOR SPACE TO MATCH The outdoor space is equally inviting and spacious, as the house only takes up about one-third of the lot. “There’s a great indoor-outdoor connection,” Queener notes, and doors off both the kitchen and the living room also blur the lines between the interior and the outdoor space.

The landscape flows seamlessly from the front gate to the small, raised redwood grove at the back corner beyond the driveway. The front garden is a traditional Old-World-inspired design that plays off the home’s innate symmetry. To one side off the living room, a flagstone patio with a wall fountain is a shaded retreat that is easily accessed through French doors. At the back of the house,

the patio area runs almost the entire width of the house. “We saved as much of the original 1920s brick in the patio as we could,” Queener says about the space that includes water features and a built-in fireplace. “It’s a great party house,” he adds. “At Christmas, we’d open the gate and bring in a truck from Sancho’s.”

A BONUS LOCATION Step outside the home’s private spaces and you’re in a prime location to enjoy what Redwood City has to offer. “All the schools are in walking distance and Stafford Park, which is just three blocks away, is perfect for kids,” Queener notes.

North Star Academy and Sequoia High School are less than a mile away and John Gill Elementary School is just a mile from the house.

Other lifestyle amenities are equally close. It’s less than a mile to the Caltrain station. A slightly longer walk will take you downtown, allowing you to avoid parking hassles whether you’re meeting for coffee, heading out to dinner, planning on enjoying a movie either at the Century Theater or outdoors at the Square, wanting to catch a show at the Fox or simply lining up for the annual Fourth of July parade.

This welcoming home showcases the best of Redwood City.

This Redwood City home was offered for sale by Michael Dreyfus of Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty.

Reach him at 650.485.3476 or email michael.dreyfus@dreyfussir.com.

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SPECIAL GETAWAYS

Silicon Valley, where we live.

Tahoe, where we play.

BY MARY JO MCCARTHY

Having grown up in the Midwest with a love of skiing, boating and the outdoors, I have a special appreciation for all that the Tahoe area offers. Now, as a Bay Area Realtor®, I am fortunate to merge my passion for Tahoe with my work. Through the Sotheby’s International Realty network, I enjoy opportunities to be a conduit for those exploring homes in the Tahoe/Reno area.

For those of us who are continually drawn to the beauty of the Tahoe basin, buying a home there can be a dream come true. From Truckee to the North Shore and around the lake and beyond to Reno, the Tahoe/Reno area offers homes in a wide range of price points. Whether you are looking for a vacation home, a retirement destination or relocating to Reno, you will have a plethora of options. Following are a few lesser-known opportunities.

Above: Sugar Bowl Homes

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360 Everett Street, Unit 5B, Palo Alto $1,995,000

120 Selby Lane, Atherton $9,998,500

2331 Crest Lane, Menlo Park SOLD / Rep. Buyer

Historic Sugar Bowl Summit and Last Remaining Homesites This trailside community dates back to the early 1900s when families completely disconnected from their daily routines to enjoy this unique ski vacation experience. Today, buyers can still enjoy this special community; leaving their cars behind, skiers are delivered to their mountain homes via gondola and snowcat. “The Village at Sugar Bowl offers a truly authentic alternative to the slope-side ski resort experience,” says Jeff Hamilton with Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty. “This community has attracted a high caliber of buyers who saw something missing from the more ‘commercial’ ski resort villages.

Sugar Bowl offers privacy and modern amenities combined with a European-style mountain experience that can’t be duplicated anywhere else.” Homesites on which to build your own custom home start at $395,000 or you can explore existing home opportunities.

Skiers delivered to their homes via snowcat at Sugar Bowl

Lake Shore Condos for Under $1M Introducing a sneak preview of the first full ownership opportunity on the lakefront in decades! The Tahoe Beachfront Residences are a ten-unit condo development located on the north shore in King’s Beach. (King’s Beach is also the center of a $50M renovation project.) All ten units have excellent lake views. Prices range between $925,000–$1.4M. The project has conditional approval from the County and final completion dates for all units is expected to be in late October. Models are now open and contracts are being accepted at this point. Visit TahoeBeachfrontResiences.com for floor plans and more photos of the project progress.

Lake Shore Condo Rendering

Ready to Retire? Consider Douglas County Located just minutes away from the south shore of Lake Tahoe and 45 minutes from the Reno Airport is Douglas County, the most affluent county in Nevada but without state taxes. For those buyers desiring close proximity to Lake Tahoe but without the heavy snow, Douglas County offers multiple opportunities particularly for the golf enthusiast.

There are nine golf courses and home prices typically range from $400,000–$1.2M in the golf communities. However, in the Jobs Peak area, buyers may find luxury homes on two to six acres priced at up to $10M. In addition to golf, this area is also known for nearby hunting and fishing. Serving residents of all ages and interests is The Douglas County Community and Senior Center, an 83,000-square-foot center recently built at a cost of nearly $17M. If you’re interested in exploring this area further, consider a visit in September when you can also experience the hugely popular Candy Dance in Genoa, a four-day event, which draws thousands of people every year for crafts, home-made candy and a dinner dance.

Douglas County

Is Your Job Taking You to Reno? Lucky You! If your job is taking you to Reno, you may be pleasantly surprised with the opportunities for purchasing a home as compared to the Bay Area. On my recent visit, one neighborhood that piqued my interest was Caughlin Ranch. I liken it to the Vintage Oaks neighborhood of Menlo Park, a very appealing neighborhood feel with lovely homes, however the homes typically sell for less than $1M as compared to the $3M-plus Menlo Park prices. Nearby amenities include mountain biking, hiking and even Starbucks. Skiers, you’re only a 30-minute drive from Mt. Rose. At a base elevation of 8,260 feet, it is Tahoe’s highest base resort which means superior conditions for you!

Finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the upcoming Women’s World Cup Ski Race scheduled for March 9–12, 2017. For the first time since 1969, World Cup ski racing returns to the slopes of Lake Tahoe’s Squaw Valley. Hope to see you there!

Caughlin Ranch Home in Reno

Special thanks to Jeff Hamilton, Ken Garber, Ed Madigan and Bruce Soli of Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty for taking their time to tour with me and share their expertise and passion for this area. Sugar Bowl photos provided by Sugar Bowl.

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SPECIAL GETAWAYS

Wine Country Living

WHETHER YOU WANT TO TEND THE VINEYARDS OR SIMPLY VIEW THEM, ONE OF THESE PROPERTIES IS CERTAIN TO PLEASE.

BY KATHY CORDOVA

Forty years ago, at a wine tasting competition in Paris, the unthinkable happened. In a blind tasting, pitted against French Bordeaux and white Burgundies that were then considered to be the best in the world, two Napa Valley vintages shocked everyone by winning top honors in both the red and white categories.

Immortalized as “The Judgment of Paris,” the contest forever changed the perception of California wines.

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Today, California is renowned for both the quality and variety of its wines. However, as the French were once perceived to be superior vintners, some people only think of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys as the “California Wine Country.” What many don’t realize is that an hour or two south of the Peninsula is an extraordinary wine region, along with some stunning wine country estates.

Whether you dream of tending vineyards, making your own wine or just enjoying a view of the vines with a glass of cabernet from your backyard patio, one of these properties is sure to fit the bill.

PRIVATE RETREAT WITH TURNKEY WINERY AND VINEYARD 600 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos | $2,290,000 They say you can’t have it all, but this enchanting Aptos estate will prove “them” wrong.

Situated on almost five acres, this recently updated four-bedroom, two-bath home sits in the middle of two acres of picturesque Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, as well as a cathedral of 100-foot tall Redwood trees. Relaxing by the dazzling pool and spa while gazing upon the vineyards, you feel like you are living in your own private five-star resort. The grounds include everything you need for your very own boutique winery – a lab, crush facility, bottle storage and tasting room. All this and only ten minutes to Seacliff State Beach, one of Northern California’s longest continuous stretches of sand beach, and 20 minutes to downtown Santa Cruz.

The vineyards are impeccably designed for visual appeal, with roses planted at the end of each row of vines. The vines are also mature and productive.

“The current owners get between 100 and 150 cases from the 550 vines,” says listing agent, Mick Pfaff, of Sotheby’s International Realty’s Carmel Rancho Brokerage. “They have ‘crush parties’ with family and friends and make a two or three-day event of it. They’re open on Saturdays for wine tasting and for people to enjoy the grounds and atmosphere.”

With its inviting house, luxurious waterfall pool and spa, vineyard views and turnkey winery, yet only minutes from beaches and restaurants, this home truly does have it all.

IF YOU GO: APTOS EAT: Bittersweet, a European bistro, serves up wonderful food and an extraordinary wine list. Heat lamps and fireplaces make al fresco dining enjoyable year-round and live music makes it “the place to go” in Aptos.

DO: Aptos is all about golf and beach activities. Several beaches lie along the Aptos coast and the beautiful Seascape Golf Club is one of California’s premier golf courses.

STAY: For a traditional hotel, The Best Western Seacliff Inn is a good option at a reasonable price. For more space for families or an extended stay, the luxurious Seascape Resort’s accommodations range from studios to two-bedroom beach villas.

TRAVEL TIME TO APTOS FROM PALO ALTO: About an hour.

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MON PETIT PROVENCE 32 Asoleado Place, Carmel Valley | $2,500,000 If your idea of paradise is the rolling hills, sweeping views and luscious vineyards of Provence, but you’d prefer to stay close to Silicon Valley, then this may be just the home for you.

Designed by world travelers enamored with the charming villas in small, provincial European towns, this home transports you to the country life of a French aristocrat. Built on top of a knoll with breathtaking views of mountains and vineyards encompassing more than ten acres, the setting could not be more spectacular.

Distinctive features abound, such as the custom-made mahogany doors that grace the entrance, the 28-case wine cellar (with additional cool storage in the garage) and dual kitchen sinks so that couples can work side by side.

A mature “gentleman’s vineyard” of cabernet sauvignon grapes has historically produced about 50 cases per year of award-winning private label wines. Fruit trees and new plantings bring the vineyard and orchard acreage to a total of about five acres, capable of producing 100 cases of wine and many delicious fruit pies a year.

“They have the best cabernet sauvignon and these amazing apricot trees,” says listing agent, Bobbi Decker of Today Sotheby’s International Realty. “Whenever we go there we have awesome wine and homemade fruit pies.”

The property has two more unique features that further increase its appeal.

Asoleado is a gated community and this property is also gated, so it is extremely private and secure. Additionally, the community has three private wells, thus providing the homes with their own water supply.

Far above the fog of the coast, with temperate year-round weather, Mon Petite Provence is an ideal property to enjoy the California wine country lifestyle with a bit of European flair.

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IF YOU GO: CARMEL VALLEY EAT: Lucia at the Bernardus resort is world-renowned for Chef Cal Stamenov’s creative cuisine and the restaurant’s extensive wine cellar.

DO: Carmel Valley is horse and wine country. Go horseback riding or hiking along the gorgeous trails and then stop for some wine tasting at one of the valley’s many wineries.

STAY: The Bernardus Lodge and Spa on 28 acres of vineyards, orchards and gardens is the epitome of luxury – the best of European refinement and Carmel Valley casual elegance.

TRAVEL TIME TO CARMEL VALLEY FROM PALO ALTO: About an hour and a half.

THE FABULOUS RANCHO GALANTE 18181 Cachagua Road, Carmel Valley | $9,250,000 A sense of history, beauty and award-winning wines are all yours at Rancho Galante.

IF YOU GO: CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

The great-grandfather of current owner Jack Galante founded the city of Carmel, and Jack opened its very first tasting room. After many wonderful years, the Galantes are ready to move forward in new directions and pass along the stewardship to their beloved land, vines and brand name.

EAT: Canteaneta Lucca is known for its fabulous, authentic Italian food and excellent service. The ambiance is understated style – all the affluence of Carmel without the opulence.

More than 700 acres of vineyards, ranch land and awe-inspiring views encompass the property. The elevations range from 700 to 2,200 feet, and on a clear day you can see the ocean from the top of the estate. In addition to the winery, the property includes several buildings for livestock and horses, as well as a ranch house and two modular homes. This provides an abundance of use options, such as living on the land while building a dream estate. The property also has extensive riparian rights to the Carmel River.

“This is a fabulous opportunity for anyone who would like to own an award-winning winery or just enjoy the ambiance,” says listing agent, Mick Pfaff. The property is available as a 700-acre estate with vineyards, in plots ranging from 40 to 100 acres with or without vines, or as a total package, including the winery and brand name.

DO: Carmel truly has something for everyone. There are 80 restaurants, 75 art galleries and 38 wine tasting rooms.

Carmel also boasts pristine beaches and some of the best golfing in the world.

STAY: Doris Day’s hotel, The Cypress Inn, is quintessentially Carmel and has the “pet friendliest” accommodations in the ultimate pet-friendly city of Carmel.

TRAVEL TIME TO DOWNTOWN CARMEL FROM PALO ALTO: About an hour and a half.

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Fall Events

Farmer Mike sculpting pumpkins at Half Moon Bay Arts & Pumpkin Festival

9TH ANNUAL REDWOOD CITY SALSA FESTIVAL Sept. 24, Noon to 8 p.m.

Courthouse Square / 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City Redwood City is going to be sizzling during its 9th annual Salsa Festival. Multiple music stages will fire up Redwood City with music and dancing all day long. Amateur and professional Salsa Chefs will compete for fun, prizes and Salsa Glory at the mouth watering and exciting Salsa Tasting & Competition, where the public takes part in the judging. Along with tasty salsa, local restaurants will also offer their delicious fares throughout the day. The festival features public Tequila Tasting, free hands-on art projects, a Children’s Play Area complete with bounce houses, and much more. redwoodcity.org Great Glass Pumpkin Patch in Palo Alto

21ST ANNUAL GREAT GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH Exhibition: Sept. 27–30 / Sale: Oct. 1–2 The Palo Alto Art Center / 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch at the Palo Alto Art Center marks its 21st consecutive year as the largest glass pumpkin patch of its kind in Northern California with a wide range of colorful pumpkins and gourds, glass-blowing demonstrations, and more.

During the free family-friendly autumn celebration, Sept. 27–30, visitors are invited to wander through an outdoor installation of more than 10,000 unique glass pumpkins, and then purchase the glass pumpkins on Oct. 1 and 2, at the Palo Alto Art Center.

This is the only sale of glass pumpkins that supports the presenting local arts and nonprofit organizations: the Bay Area Glass Institute; Palo Alto Art Center; and Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, as well as participating artists.

Annual Redwood City Salsa Festival

MENLO PARK 20TH ANNUAL SIDEWALK FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FALL FEST Sept. 30–Oct.2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 p.m. on Sunday Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park This art-filled family event will give visitors the opportunity to browse and shop among the many one-of-a-kind creations displayed in charming downtown Menlo Park by a variety of talented artists.

Taking place along Santa Cruz Avenue off El Camino Real, the Sidewalk Arts and Crafts Fall Fest is free to the public and features an exciting array of original works by more than 90 artists and craft makers including paintings, jewelry, photography, unique wood items, clothing, accessories, toys and much more. All of the artists will be on hand to visit with patrons while some will be demonstrating their craft during the show. pacificfinearts.com

LOS ALTOS FALL FESTIVAL Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

South Parking Plazas, Downtown Los Altos Celebrate the fall and the Los Altos community when the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Fall Festival.

Explore approximately 160 arts and crafts booths, specialties from local restaurants, a classic car show, musical entertainment and specialty wines and beers.

A favorite for young and old alike is the popular Children’s Alley with a variety of games, rides and activities. losaltoschamber.org

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46TH ANNUAL HALF MOON BAY ART & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Oct. 15–16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Main St., Half Moon Bay If you’ve never been to the world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival you really owe it to yourself to experience this homage to the great gourd. It is the fall season’s signature event, drawing hordes of visitors to Half Moon Bay for an epic festival on historic Main Street. Witness gigantic weigh-off champion pumpkins, pumpkins sculpted into artistic masterpieces, pumpkin food of every variety imaginable, and harvest-inspired fine arts and crafts. Enjoy live music, multiple stages of entertainment, and a parade. If you go be sure to get there early (seriously early!) as traffic and parking can be difficult. pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com

OKTOBERUN Oct. 29, 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Downtown Redwood City / 750 Bradford St., Redwood City OktobeRun offers runners of all levels and passion one of the few road half marathons on the Peninsula coupled with a 5K fun run perfect for students and their families.

OKTOBERFEST

The OktobeRun half marathon course is flat, scenic, and largely off-road, perfect for a personal record. Beginning in booming downtown Redwood City, the out and back course circles the saltwater marina at One Marina, joins the Bay Trail next to Bair Island in the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and after some more roads to Redwood Shores, continues to a beautiful gravel and dirt trail next to Steinberger Slough. Almost half the course is next to the water or wildlife refuge at One Marina, Bair Island, or Steinberger Slough. The OktobeRun 5K follows the same course but turns around at the One Marina community next to Redwood Creek. oktoberun.com

Oct. 15–16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

E. Campbell Ave., Downtown Campbell

SCARE ON THE SQUARE

Celebrate October with a traditional Oktoberfest in downtown Campbell. There will be plenty of German food available, including bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and more, as well as a variety of beers and ales. With live music and more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, there will be something for everyone to enjoy! Sponsored by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce. downtowncampbell.com.

Also check out Redwood City’s Oktoberfest, Sept. 9–11 at downtown Redwood City’s Courthouse Square. redwoodcity.org

Oct. 29, 5 to 8 p.m.

Courthouse Square / 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City Mwah-ah-ah! Downtown Redwood City will be filled with the Halloween spirit including a costume parade, concert by Andy Z and the Andyland Band, carved pumpkin art contest with prize money (bring pumpkins carved), a 3D light show, and classic trick-or-treating at local businesses on Theater Way. This event is suitable for all ages, so bring the family and enjoy the spirit of the holiday in downtown Redwood City. redwoodcityevents.com

Scare on the Square in Downtown Redwood City

DOMENICO’S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY – FRIGHT NIGHT IN THE CELLAR Oct. 29, 8 to 11 p.m.

Domenico Winery, 1697 Industrial Rd., San Carlos Join Domenico Winery for their annual Halloween Costume Party in their hauntingly decorated wine cellar. Enjoy ‘Horror d’oeuvres’ throughout the evening while sipping on devilishly delicious wines. Do the Monster Mash to a live band. Wear your best costume for a chance to win the costume contest with prizes for scariest, funniest, best couple and most unique!

There will be open seating including cocktail tables. You may reserve tables for parties of eight or 10 only. Beverages are extra at their cash bar, which includes wine, beer, water and soda.

Wine Club members receive 20 percent off bottles. 21 and over only, I.D.s will be checked at the door. domenicowinery.com

Salsa Festival and Scare on the Square photos provided by redwoodcity.org.

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2505 White Pine Lane, Park City

PREMIER SKI ESTATE IN A SUPERB LOCATION This meticulously constructed White Pine Ranches estate resides in the trees on 4.73 acres of natural pine forest, just minutes from Old Town. A large porte-cochère welcomes you to the entrance, with 500 year-old European hand-carved doors opening into a grand great room area with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Other fine features include venetian plaster walls, copper clad windows, Montana log beams, and hand-scraped alder doors and cabinetry. Each bedroom has an en suite bath, walk-in closet, and fireplace. Main-level living is also an option here, with a luxurious master suite and office. Enjoy peaceful moments on the radiant heated back patio with a built-in hot tub. This magnificent ski property has an oversized 4-car garage, is well-suited as a horse property, and has the option to add two additional structures. Enjoy a short walk or ride up to the Tombstone Chairlift to ski 7,300 acres of Vail’s managed terrain.

4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | 13,289 Square Feet | 4.73 Acres

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Secrets of Saratoga TWO LOCAL WINERY TASTING ROOMS YOU WILL WANT TO VISIT. BY LAURA NESS Many aspire to have their name on a wine label: how cool is it to present your very own “house wine” to your friends and family? Few, however, have the opportunity to serve a wine with a label that actually says “House.”

Such is the case with Saratoga resident, Dave House, a high tech entrepreneur who spent 23 years at Intel and subsequently Bay Networks. He fell in love with this steep 73-acre parcel overlooking what would become Silicon Valley back in the 1970s, and decided to plant a vineyard here.

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ABOVE: House Family Vineyards tasting room. Photo provided by House Family Vineyards. All other photos by Denise Donegan.

BOTTOM: Jim Cargill, House Family Vineyards Winemaker.

A farmer at heart, having come from the heartland of Michigan, where he still owns lakefront property, House was encouraged by the quality others like Mount Eden, Ridge and Kathryn Kennedy, along with Paul Masson and Martin Ray before them, were producing from similarly set jewels on the crown.

In this case, the crown was the Chaine d’Or, the moniker applied to the hilltop vineyards in the Woodside area famed for stunning Chardonnay and Cabernet.

House, who is one of four investors in The Mountain Winery, installed the Old Oak vineyard in 1998, naming it for the dramatic oak tree that dominates the landscape and appears on the label.

In this steeply terraced terrain, each shoot of each of 20,000 vines is hand-trimmed to one meter in length and hand-tied vertically to its trellis system, producing only one or two clusters per shoot.

The wines were originally made by world-renowned Jeffrey Patterson of Mount Eden, who still consults with House Family Vineyards.

House and his son-in-law, Jim Cargill, who has served as winemaker since 2010 and who owns Rio Adobe in Cupertino, invite you to visit them each weekend from noon to five on their splendid tasting deck offering panoramic views of Silicon Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Paid reservations are taken in advance for three separate areas ideal for groups who want a more intimate space: Indoor Lounge, Outdoor Lounge and outdoor Farm Table.

Private tastings are by appointment-only outside of tasting room hours; and private events are also available by reservation outside of tasting room hours.

Each wine flight consists of five wines at $12 per person, and includes estate wines as well as wines from other AVAs. Wine club members receive six bottles yearly, and enjoy complimentary tastings for themselves and up to three guests at the Vineyard Point Tasting Room.

House Family Vineyards is located at 13336 Old Oak Way, Saratoga.

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Nicole Walsh, pouring 2014 Ser Dry Orange Muscat

New Kids in Town: Ser and Silvertip The wine scene in downtown Saratoga continues to amp up with the opening of a new tasting room featuring two brands that have been around for a while, but have not been very visible until now: Ser and Silvertip.

SER is the personal label of Nicole Walsh, also a Michigan native, who has been winemaker at Bonny Doon for 16 years.

It is a Spanish word that means “to be.”

It also means “to possess the intrinsic quality; expressing identity or origin.”

That seems to be her mantra, as she seeks to present the very being of each wine she crafts.

Walsh began her personal brand in 2012, using local Santa Cruz Mountain growers as fruit sources. “I wanted to showcase locally grown varietals and capture their sense of place,” she says. “Having my own brand gives me a chance to focus on wines I don’t make for Bonny Doon, in particular, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.”

Her grower contacts throughout the state enabled her to acquire Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, and a very rare little number called Cabernet Pfeffer. Her quest is to express the essence of each grape, making each wine a snapshot of the place from whence it came.

Not to be missed are the 2015 Chardonnay and the 2013 Syrah, both from the Coastview Vineyard. This steep site, at 2,300 ft. in the Gabilan Mountain Range on the eastern side of the Salinas Valley, has granitic soils with veins of limestone, yielding wines of intense acid and minerality.

Walsh’s Chardonnay is much like white Burgundy, with a creamy texture and stone fruit flavors of apricot, along with baked apple and Bosc pear. She also makes a beautiful Pinot Noir from the Lilo Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, abundantly floral with notes of sandalwood and fresh berry crisp.

The most unusual wine in the Ser lineup is the 2014 Cabernet Pfeffer, a rare varietal from the Wirz Vineyard in the Cienega Valley of San Benito County. Cabernet Pfeffer is actually a French grape called “Mourtaou,” of which there are fewer than 12 acres grown in California.

“Pfeffer” means “pepper” in German, which aptly describes its intense pepper aromas and flavors.

SILVERTIP is named for a type of fir tree that used to dominate the landscape where Phillip and Kerstin Nelson have their vineyard and winery, on Zayante Road in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

For 30 years, this property was known as Nelson’s Christmas Tree Farm, but in 1999, the Nelson family felt grape vines might be a more strategically profitable — not to mention enjoyable — crop, and they planted nine acres of Pinot Noir and Syrah. Later, they added Chardonnay to the mix. At first, they sold all their fruit,

but in 2008, began making wine under their own brand, with help from winemaking talent, Paul Stroth.

Currently, they’re pouring their 2012 Estate Chardonnay, two estate Pinots and a 2011 estate Syrah. The 2012 Sandstone Pinot is their entry level Pinot at $23.99, while their 2012 Estate Pinot ($32) is essentially their barrel select.

The 2012 Chardonnay is barrel-fermented with wild and inoculated yeasts in primarily neutral French oak barrels which helps preserve the freshness of the mountain grown fruit. You’ll find plenty of mountain spice in the Silvertip Pinots and a refreshing sassy pepperiness in the Syrah.

Three tasting flights will be available, each for $12, and will feature a four-wine flight per label as well as a combined flight with two wines from each label.

Ser/Silvertip’s brand-new tasting room is located at 14572 A Big Basin Way in Saratoga, next to Saratoga Chocolates and East Coast Alice. They are open Thursday through Monday. Hours are noon until 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sunday and Monday.

Ser/Silvertip’s tasting room opened on Aug. 26. Please check to confirm hours of operation.

Call Ser at 831.901.7806, Silvertip at 408.395.4200.

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Nothing Says “Aspen” Like Willoughby Way… An unparalleled and exquisite contemporary home on Willoughby Way – Aspen’s premier address! Perched above the road with direct views of Aspen Mountain, this property has one of the most envious locations on the street. The sweeping panorama from Independence Pass to Mt. Sopris provides light and scenery from every part of the home. The exterior and interiors exemplify the highest level of craftsmanship and design. The Spanish stone was precision cut and installed by the best of masons, while Epay wood was used for accents and all of the doors and walls were designed to float at their top and bottom.

Boasting over 9,600 sq ft of living area, this gem includes a stunning master suite, 4 generous en suite guest bedrooms, 6.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, office with fireplace, spa-like massage room with Hammam steam room, 2,000 bottle wine storage, media room, exercise room, hot tub, and 3-car garage. In addition to state of the art lighting and electronics, the dining room opens onto an outdoor patio (with fireplace) via a disappearing glass wall to bring the outdoors in. The property is finished off with a sun-filled pool and spa area to enjoy the ultimate privacy or host the year’s best party! $40,000,000 5 bedrooms | 6 full and 1 half baths | 9,613 sq ft

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The home features a freestanding office building perfect for board meetings or other business needs. Easy access to San Francisco and San Jose airports make the home a perfect West Coast hub for its owner. This is a secure and private retreat from which to welcome guests and explore all California has to offer. $88,000,000 | properties.dreyfussir.com/losaltoshills

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