A modern estate on the Sonoma property once belonging to Adolph and Alma Spreckels, of the Spreckels family sugar dynasty, is currently listed for sale. For $11.5 million, on offer is a 7,000-square-foot dwelling on 2.26 acres rich with vegetation and luxury amenities.
The property on Sobre Vista Drive has a history of welcoming celebrities during the early 1900s. According to The Press Democrat, Alma Spreckels hosted such guests as Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, John Barrymore and boxing champion Gene Tunney at their illustrious estate.
The airy and modern home was built in 1968 and renovated in 2019. Notable elements include seven ensuite bedrooms, a billiards room, a gym and four vintage brick fireplaces (some with interesting inlays to hang artwork).
The illuminated grounds, designed by Penney Magrane, include manicured elements, raised garden beds, a saltwater pool, tennis court and outdoor kitchen. A partially enclosed spa with copper soaking tubs sits off in the yard among wildflowers.
For more information on this estate at 1245 Sobre Vista Drive in Sonoma, contact listing agent Tina Shone, 707-799-7556, 707-933-1515, Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country – Sonoma Brokerage, sothebysrealty.com