Historic St. Helena - 1245 Hudson Ave. St. Helena, CA

Located on St. Helena's west side, this iconic property dating back to 1890 was once the Esmeralda Winery, which made wine for San Francisco's Palace Hotel. Under the stewardship of its current owner and through the artistry of Fisher Wiseman of San Francisco, the property has undergone an extraordinary transformation, incorporating exquisite custom materials and architectural elements to create a residential estate of remarkable quality and character. The property, sited on a half-acre parcel, is centered around an approximately 3900 square foot main residence, featuring beautiful interior stone, Venetian plaster walls, hand-finished oak floors, and black walnut cabinetry, doors, and woodwork. This historic home communicates warmth and sophistication throughout. From the living room with its impressive vaulted ceilings and grand fireplace, to the formal dining room with its dramatic coffered ceiling, the chef's kitchen features a large island with gorgeous marble slab countertop and hand-finished custom oak cabinetry with elegant antiqued mirror glass detail. Off the entry, you'll find an intimate library with fireplace, wet bar, and arched French doors, leading to the exquisite gardens. On the second floor is an office with balcony. The plush master suite includes a sumptuous bath with stone-walled shower, rich wood cabinetry, a luxurious soaking tub, a warm inviting bedroom, and two well-appointed walk-in closets. The property boasts a spacious pool house with Rumford-style fireplace, full bath, wine cellar, and wall of doors that fully open to provide access to a distinctive European-style pool with raised stone walls. The pool area also features an outdoor fireplace, a south-facing patio for lounging, and a built-in barbecue. This exceptional one-of-a-kind offering also enjoys a chic, modern one-bedroom guest house with living room, kitchen, and bath. The property is completed with a three-car garage, splendid olive grove, bocce court, and specially designed garden with raised beds for vegetables and flowers. For a private showing of this spectacular offering, contact Sid Greer at the following.