| Located in a 7 acre walnut grove in the agricultural
preserve north of Napa, the Ranch is a single-family residence with a
garage, outdoor kitchen, and swimming pool. Set on a stone plinth, the
elevated living areas provide panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards
and mountains beyond. Gardens featuring native plantings buffer private
areas from surrounding lawns while outdoor patios extend the indoor living
areas into the landscape. |
| Custom fabricated Douglas fir windows & doors, board
& batten siding, and stained cedar barn shingles place the design in the
tradition of the California Arts & Crafts movement. A hybrid of conventional
stick-framed and timber-framed wood construction, the house also features
durable, glazed terra cotta roof tiles, copper gutters & downspouts, stained
glass by a local artisan, and traditional, wood-burning masonry fireplaces. |