This modern farmhouse sanctuary was designed for a family of four by Craig O’Connell Architecture in collaboration with Tamalpais Construction, located in the northwestern hills of Calistoga, California. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Mayacamas Mountains, this sophisticated and modern dwelling features beautiful designer finishes throughout.
This home began its roots after the devastating Tubbs fire, where the architect set out to reimagine this property into a wine country retreat for the owners’ family along with corporate/wellness guests. He approached the design by studying the natural elements of the property including trees, views and light, the vernacular design of the area and the owners’ personality.
Need To Know: When the owners are not using this home, they rent it out on Airbnb. It is called the ‘Calistoga Mountain Phoenix’.
The architect designed an entertainment barn and the house – made up of a one-story and a two-story building – connected by a stunning 20-foot steel and glass breezeway. Expansive doors and windows create seamless indoor/outdoor flow and patios and the pool provide comfortable outdoor spaces. The modern and warm interior is bright, luxurious and comfortable.
Above: On the exterior, the board-and-batten siding is painted in Restoration Hardware’s signature cool grey.
The home has “off-the-grid” potential; its equipped with its own well, Tesla-powered wall and solar paneling, fireproof siding, energy-efficient lighting, and other cutting-edge, eco-friendly features.
Above: The light fixture above the dining room table is the Moooni Modern Linear Island Chandelier Gold Pendant Lighting. Reclaimed wood flooring is used on the ceiling, sourced from Black’s Farmwood. The gas fireplace surround features a stucco finish that mimics concrete.
The main level of this modern farmhouse offers an open living space that boasts 12-foot high ceilings, a chef’s kitchen with a butler’s pantry, powder room and a laundry room. A pair of enormous Fleetwood triple panel sliding doors opens onto an expansive patio on one side and large lawn on the other. Concrete flooring throughout the main living areas creates a seamless indoor/outdoor flow.
Above: The kitchen countertops are quartz, a very durable material for hosting parties.
What We Love: This modern farmhouse sanctuary boasts beautiful yet simple lines and stunning picture windows. The use of wooden flooring for the ceiling in the main living spaces is not only an attractive design details but provides an abundance of warmth. We especially love the glass breezeway that connects to the back wing of the house. Overall, the project team did a fabulous job of rebuilding this home after the devastation of a fire.
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Note: Check out a couple of other fantastic home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of California: This Napa Valley farmhouse retreat is the ultimate nature-inspired design and A chic beach house refuge for a family of surfers in Santa Cruz, California.
In all, this dwelling offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two half bathrooms.
Above: A pair of 8-foot-high, custom fabricated barn doors open to offer two entrances into the bedroom.
Above: Also on the property is this amazing barn structure that features vaulted ceilings, 13 foot live edge redwood slab dining table, and a 4K Ultra HD projector for movie watching.
PHOTOGRAPHER David Duncan Livingston
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