Napa Estate
California
Private Residence
Size 13,000 Square Feet
Completion 2015
California
Private Residence
Size 13,000 Square Feet
Completion 2015
Nestled along the crest of a 130-acre mountain ridge in the Napa Valley, sits an elegant, but casual, “camp-chic” estate. The expansive property contrasts layered modernity with a Spartan placidity—intelligently connecting the dwelling’s arrestingly detailed interiors with the lowland’s rugged surroundings.
An incredibly dynamic procession begins with a double-height great room linked to the covered porch by an expansive retractable glass wall and culminates at the dramatic infinity pool perched upon the mountain edge. Inside the main volume, a generous living and open dining room features an oversized sinuously curved Nakashima wood-plank dining table. Above this tableau, a shimmering chandelier provides a visual anchor and a soft twinkle echoing the starry sky.
The kitchen features a magnificent oversized marble island that provides ample room to prepare large family meals. The rich bespoke oak cabinetry is complimented by a handmade metal and seeded-glass pendant. The custom leather-wrapped breakfast banquette, stone table and vintage brass pendants, combine old and new for a serene congenial ambiance. Nearby, the wine room accommodates a substantial collection—a necessity for the Napa Valley lifestyle.
The private areas of the home include an impressive master suite with a unique carved bed, also by famed woodworker Nakashima, sited on axis to the breathtaking views. A cocktail table of petrified coal with polished top and bright zinc butterfly joints, by artist Jim Zivic, is flanked by rare mid-century walnut chairs. The lavish master bath opens to a private outdoor spa, offering his and her open-air showers and a romantic secret garden— all with infinite views of the peaked mountain tops—a bucolic experience laced with modern luxury.
At a comfortable distance, the two-bedroom guesthouse provides friends and family guests with indulgent privacy. The rustic character echoes the modest terrain, while referencing the chic modern vernacular of the main house.
This project was completed while Ruso was a partner at Groves & Co.
An incredibly dynamic procession begins with a double-height great room linked to the covered porch by an expansive retractable glass wall and culminates at the dramatic infinity pool perched upon the mountain edge. Inside the main volume, a generous living and open dining room features an oversized sinuously curved Nakashima wood-plank dining table. Above this tableau, a shimmering chandelier provides a visual anchor and a soft twinkle echoing the starry sky.
The kitchen features a magnificent oversized marble island that provides ample room to prepare large family meals. The rich bespoke oak cabinetry is complimented by a handmade metal and seeded-glass pendant. The custom leather-wrapped breakfast banquette, stone table and vintage brass pendants, combine old and new for a serene congenial ambiance. Nearby, the wine room accommodates a substantial collection—a necessity for the Napa Valley lifestyle.
The private areas of the home include an impressive master suite with a unique carved bed, also by famed woodworker Nakashima, sited on axis to the breathtaking views. A cocktail table of petrified coal with polished top and bright zinc butterfly joints, by artist Jim Zivic, is flanked by rare mid-century walnut chairs. The lavish master bath opens to a private outdoor spa, offering his and her open-air showers and a romantic secret garden— all with infinite views of the peaked mountain tops—a bucolic experience laced with modern luxury.
At a comfortable distance, the two-bedroom guesthouse provides friends and family guests with indulgent privacy. The rustic character echoes the modest terrain, while referencing the chic modern vernacular of the main house.
This project was completed while Ruso was a partner at Groves & Co.
