Photos by Adam Potts, courtesy of Vanguard Properties

On 57 acres of land just 15 minutes from Sonoma The latest news cycle has us itchin? to escape from the anxieties of everyday life, so let?s look at a pretty Italian-style villa in Sonoma County, shall we" The four-bedroom, six-bath residence sits on 57 acres in Sonoma Mountain, with panoramic views of the Valley, the North Bay, and Mount Diablo.

The home was designed by Richard Beard, a San Francisco-based architect known for luxury residences throughout California. The interior is made for entertaining, with a chef?s kitchen and soaring 15-foot ceilings. Large windows let in light and the lime green master bedroom features a gorgeous walk-out patio. The focus on the outdoors makes sense, because it?s the property?s exterior amenities that really shine. A large pool and patio are just the start. Miles of meandering paths surround the home, as do two ponds, two fruit orchards, a walled garden, a rose garden, and a trellised game area with horse shoes, bocce, and chess. A caretaker?s cottage and attached barn hold two horses, and a small stone family chapel looks quaint enough to be from the Old Country. Love what you see" 18730 Canyon Road is on the market now for $18,000,000.

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