In Glen Ellen, A South African Inspired Manor, $12M

Author:Philip Ferrato

Drawing inspiration from the whitewashed farmhouses of South Africa’s Cape Dutch tradition—a graceful reimagining of 18th-century Dutch Baroque design suited to the region’s warm, sun-drenched climate—interior designer Patrick Printy‘s extraordinary Glen Ellen home hit the market this week. The beautifully considered compound, set in expansive meadows dotted with oaks, includes the 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom main house, a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest house, plus a garage with a gabled apartment/office above. It’s a self-sufficient property with a well and solar, spread out over 16 acres with opportunities for future development.

Behind the austere, ordered facade—Printy installed recycled timber beams and flooring inside that are complemented by simple whitewashed walls to support the casual, flowing layout. 

The romantic primary suite occupies the entire second floor of the main house.

Two bedrooms are tucked behind the long, airy main space of the guest house that opens to a loggia and the pool.

Visit the listing for additional images, property details and floor plans. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a substantial estate with an architecturally unique, beautifully crafted and fully furnished home located in the heart of Sonoma’s Wine Country, represented by Tina Shone of Sotheby’s International Realty.