High atop the southeastern slope of Sonoma Mountain in Sonoma’s exclusive Diamond A Ranch community sits The Sky Palace, an 11-acre estate property with a rich history and abundant 270-degree breath-taking views all the way to San Francisco and the Bay. This majestic 5660-sq. ft. residence, designed by Broadway and Hollywood actor/producer Michael Blevins in 1982, is an architectural masterpiece inspired by Jack London’s Wolf House. Features include masterful stonework and pristine mahogany panels and craftsmanship woodwork, cathedral ceilings, tiered brass chandeliers, creating a traditional and classic elegance throughout.
From the grand 22-foot tall entryway overlooking the formal dining room to the gourmet kitchen, the oversized picture windows showcase the panoramic views. The kitchen is fully outfitted with Wolf range and copper hood over the enormous granite island with bar seating for entertaining while cooking. Top-quality cabinets offer abundant storage along with an oversized pantry. The adjacent dinette has lovely view windows and seats eight comfortably. The living room balcony overlooks the entertainment room below. The sunny library and the office with spiral stairs up to the “bird’s nest” sunroom capture the 360-degree views of the estate and the Sonoma valley.
Upstairs the show-stopping 2500+/- sq. ft. primary suite has a connecting turret room, perfect for an office or yoga room with a fourth-story turret retreat, his and hers closets, a fireplace, an opulent bathroom with a double shower, an oversized soaking tub and Jacuzzi, a private balcony and more expansive views.
The lower level offers room for all your family and friends with two spacious dedicated bedrooms, a bonus turret room and a built-in captain’s bed for overflow. In addition, a home theater with a drop-down screen and ceiling mounted projector with surround sound enhance your viewing experience, complete with cathedral ceilings, stained glass windows, a mural, and a large stone fireplace. The full bar and a billiards area are ideal for entertaining. The self-contained guest level features two full bathrooms as well as a butler’s pantry.
Sky Palace offers wine county indoor-outdoor living with decks off each level for dining, entertaining or merely soaking up nature. The mezzanine patio with a built-in brick pizza oven overlooks a luxurious resort-style pool with playful dolphin mosaics and waterslide, and the cabana-style bathroom keeps wet feet out of the house. The 880 sq. ft. garage includes plans for an upper-level studio apartment or guest unit.
If these walls could talk, they would have some stories to tell. Much of the home’s history has been preserved in the two-story mural titled Picnic in the Desert, with likenesses of the notorious Henderson family who briefly owned the home.
Diamond A Ranch, dotted with equestrian trails for recreational riding and hiking, is located in a wildlife-rich area and is one of Sonoma Valley’s recognized Wildlife Corridors.
