A well-preserved 1970s-era home nestled among redwoods in Forestville is currently listed for sale. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling with floor-to-ceiling views is seeking $1,860,000.
The work of architect John U. Clowdsley Jr., the 2,994-square-foot home’s design is an interplay with the forested surroundings. The interior is clad in clear redwood paneling and accented with elements of slate and exposed aggregate. The ruddy interior contrasts with the vibrant perennial green of the outdoors.
The great room features a wood-burning fireplace with lounging and dining areas that merge with the kitchen and outdoor patio. The interior is also warmed with solar, radiant and forced-air heat.
It’s easy to envision cooking on the Wolf Range accompanied by a flood of daylight or the twinkle of starlight thanks to towering windows that run along the angle of the room’s single-pitch roof. There’s a Thermador fridge and original solid-wood cabinetry topped with marvelously modern tile.
In the bathroom, the new vertical tile of the Roman-style bathtub radiates alongside the original cabinetry. Multiple windows allow nature to, narrowly, steal the spotlight from the ’70s design.
All bedrooms enjoy the same redwood aesthetic inside and out via windows and patio access.
The dwelling is part of a homeowners’ association of 12 homes in an 80-acre enclave along Forestville’s Green Valley Creek. The secluded community, featured decades ago in the Los Angeles Times, shares numerous amenities including a clubhouse, a pool and spa, a pickleball court and — in perfect Sonoma fashion — raised garden beds, a barn and chickens.
For more information on this home at 6764 Giovanetti Road in Forestville, contact listing agent Sandy Spring, 510-333-2559; Hedge Realty, 707-559-8990, 103 H St., Suite B, Petaluma, hedgerealty.com/properties/giovanetti