Property Description:

Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley on 5 +/- level acres ideally located about halfway between St. Helena and Calistoga, this serene country retreat offers a unique blend of contemporary country architecture, natural beauty and viticultural distinction. The main residence, a single-story home of 3,447 square feet, embodies a refined yet understated elegance. Its natural adobe brick exterior harmonizes effortlessly with the property’s meticulously curated gardens, flowing lawns, and magnificent mature trees. The home enjoys pleasant light-filled spaces, open beam ceilings and French doors in most rooms, offering seamless flow to a multitude of inviting outdoor living amenities including an in-ground pool, hot tub, regulation size bocce court, dining patio with fireplace, built-in barbecue, and of course expansive vineyard and mountain views. The comfortable interiors feature a grand living room with cathedral ceiling and central wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room also with fireplace and distinctive pillar candle chandelier, and a gourmet kitchen featuring an oversized island, a relaxed seating area, breakfast nook and wood burning fireplace. The primary suite also with its own fireplace and its lovely en-suite bath both open to the poolside terrace, creating a private sanctuary to savor morning sunrises and the property’s evening glow. An additional en-suite bedroom, powder room, laundry room, and gym/office complete the main residence. The property’s handsome rustic-style guest cottage retains the charm and scale of the original barn with its board and batten exterior, large scale mullioned windows with shutters, and tall ceilings adorned with tongue-and-groove reclaimed cedar. Inside, a cozy living room features a gas fireplace, wet bar, and sliding doors leading to a vineyard-view patio while two bedroom suites and a versatile game room ensure ample accommodation and entertainment options. For wine enthusiasts, the property showcases a 1.82 +/- acre Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard planted in 2015 and meticulously cultivated by esteemed Renteria Vineyard Management. A future owner will have the opportunity to continue the existing grape contract with Ehlers Estate or to begin their own estate wine program after the 2025 harvest. Abundant water from two private wells provides for irrigation and for domestic needs. Explore the understated elegance and relaxed vineyard lifestyle at 1109 Bale Lane, a retreat that seamlessly blends sophisticated living with the natural beauty and tranquility of Napa Valley.