23 Oaks
Vineyard Estate
241 Royal Court Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
A Rare Legacy Estate in the Heart of Russian River Wine Country
This is a truly exceptional property, nestled in one of the most picturesque and sought-after settings in Northern California wine country. Situated in the heart of the renowned Russian River AVA, this 4.68± acre estate offers a rare blend of natural beauty, viticultural excellence, and architectural sophistication.
The centerpiece of the property is a meticulously crafted 3,907± sq ft, 4 bedroom, 4 bath Modern Farmhouse designed with timeless elegance and thoughtful functionality. From the formal entry to the expansive living spaces flowing seamlessly throughout, featuring vaulted ceilings, custom finishes, wood flooring, new carpet, and an intelligent layout that effortlessly balances grandeur and comfort. The home has generously sized bedrooms, large closets, a laundry/mud room, offices on both levels, ideal space for a kids playroom, a finished walk in attic space over the entire attached garage. This home lends itself to hosting large gatherings, extended family, provides room for game nights, many hobbyists activities and has ample storage. Whatever the life style needs are, this floor plan is versatile enough to make it happen!
There are over 2,400 sf of wraparound decks providing year-round indoor-outdoor living, the opportunity to entertain most every season or simply to take in the serene, oak-studded property.
The surrounding grounds are nothing short of breathtaking, resembling a private park blanketed with mature oaks, seasonal creek, pond, rose gardens, flower gardens, many fruit trees, raised garden beds, and professionally planted, award-winning vineyards. The varietals Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah offer both prestige for wine lovers and the opportunity to create stellar wines for boutique winemakers.
The detached structure on the property has served multiple creative and functional purposes, including use as a professional photography studio, an oversized two-car garage, and a small-scale winemaking facility, and offers remarkable flexibility for artistic pursuits, hobbyist vintners, or expanded utility space and if that's not enough, there is also a concrete wine cellar located under the main house.
Future expansion possibilities abound, including provisions already in place for a guest house ideal for hosting extended family or generating rental income.
This estate represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of California wine country’s heritage, an extraordinary property where natural beauty, viticulture, and luxury converge.
Features
Kitchen
A chef inspired kitchen designed to be highly functional, offering all the amenities and so much space for large gatherings to cook & create memories! The kitchen has stone countertops, functional island, is illuminated with lots of natural light, pendant & recessed lighting, under cabinet lighting accenting the quality custom cabinetry creating the framework for displaying the numerous appliances and amenities one could only expect in a home build with such intentional design & grandeur. For your convenience there are two ovens, a warming drawer, dishwasher, 6 burner Viking range with pot filler, a spacious walk in pantry & even a Dutch door.
Primary Bedroom
One can only fall in love with this picturesque primary bedroom suite featuring tall ceilings, lots of windows framing the beautiful yards, two walk-in closets, a linen closet to die for, soaring ceilings, and double doors providing retreat to to covered porch and back yard. The primary bathroom has a large soaking tub encased in elegant stone looking out to one of the mature orange trees, a large stone tiled shower, two sinks, storage, and an enclosed toilet.
First floor
From the formal entry to the family room to the spacious living room with tall soaring ceilings, gas fireplace & three double doors leading to the covered deck & yards you feel invited in to a warm highly functional, master quality built home designed to be a gathering place for generations. The lower level is well appointed with wood floors, many quality finishes, it has a laundry/mud room with so many thoughtful designs like custom cabinets specifically for laundry baskets. There is also a media closet for all your home technology storage & an office off the kitchen with built in desk & cabinets.
second floor
Located at the top of the stairs is the second bedroom with on suite bathroom & expansive walk in closet. This room is has potentially enough space to have a living area for longer term guests. On the second floor there's also an office/multipurpose room, the third bathroom, the third bedroom with two closets and slider opening up to its own private outdoor patio, the fourth bedroom with vaulted ceiling, two large closets one of which has been known to be home for an elevated youth hang out. Through the second closet, don't miss the massive, well lit storage area extending out above the attached garage providing all the room you could ever want to store holiday décor to travel necessities & finally, what is known as the Children's room. A quaint sized room given whimsical character by its A frame ceiling and skylight opening to the roof top.
Studio & Garage
It goes without saying the beauty of this property is awe inspiring and with that, it provides an inspiring space, once used as a photography studio, to fulfill the desires of someone looking to create, capture, fulfill fitness goals as a gym or even to store beauty in the form of automobiles or other collectables. There is also a large two car garage with ample storage for toys, boats, and gear of all types.
The grounds
Outlined by mature oak trees, a seasonal creek and pond, 23 Oaks Vineyard Estate has lush landscaping with unique plants and flowers blooming almost year round. There is a diverse orchard, raised planters with fruits and vegetables and so many outdoor entertaining and play areas. There is a stone fire ring and vast areas to lounge on the 2,400+/-sf wrap around decking surrounding the home. The property is perfect for hosting large gatherings, weddings, entertaining, family reunions or just strolling around the grounds, relaxing in the evenings and taking in all this vineyard estate has to offer.
Vineyards
Located in the Russian River AVA 3 miles SW of Fulton, CA off of Willowside Road between Piner Road & Guerneville Road, 23 Oaks Vineyard offers premium wine grapes from meticulously maintained vines. The vineyard consists of four varietals, Pinot Noir (FPS04/101-14), Chardonnay (115/101-14), Zinfandel (Dupratt/St. George) & Petite Sirah (FPS03/101-14) originally planted in 2007 with additional Zinfandel & Petite Sirah plantings in 2020 & all fruit comes from new vines utilizing cane pruning & vertical cordon techniques.
Wine Making
The bounty and opportunity of this property is endless and being home to 23 Oaks Vineyard it provides the opportunity to fulfill the desire to create not only amazing wines, but memories with loved ones for generations to come. As part of the detached studio and two car garage there is a separate multi purpose wine production space with wash sink, lots of storage and even a brick crush pad just outside. In addition, there is a cool, enclosed concrete storage space under the home to cellar wine!
Floor plan
