5 California Retreats from Oceanview Estates to Wine Country Acres

On China Camp Road in Truckee, this custom residence is defined by artisan touches, built throughout by local craftsmen. Pella windows and doors are used to bring in natural light while also creating an easy rhythm between indoors and out. A generous 660 square feet of covered outdoor living space extends the day—an inviting place to settle in, share meals, and lean into the Tahoe lifestyle in every season. The result reads as a true multi-generational legacy home, designed for togetherness while still offering room to spread out and imagine what comes next. From the craftsmanship to the light-filled connections and covered outdoor living, it’s a setting that encourages slow mornings, long conversations, and time well spent.

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Along the water’s edge in Crescent City, this custom Pebble Beach estate frames sweeping, approximately 150-degree Pacific Ocean views through expansive windows and disappearing walls. Exotic South American wood and soaring ceilings set a warm, architectural tone, while the living room pairs a concealed entertainment center with a full bar and fireplace. In the gourmet kitchen, a large ILVE Italian gas range anchors the island, and both dining and breakfast rooms open to ocean-view patios. The primary suite is its own retreat, offering a fireplace, an ocean-view deck, a private pet-friendly patio, dressing room, spa-like shower, double vanity, and a meditation garden. A private wine cellar with dumb waiter access, flexible fitness/media room, heated travertine floors, central vacuum, and generous garage and carport space round out the experience. Outside, the patio takes in Battery Point Lighthouse views and sea air.

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Set on approximately three private acres along Banner Lava Cap Road in Nevada City, this custom mountain retreat pairs timber-framed drama with mountain modern restraint. Inside, wide plank white oak flooring leads to a natural stone fireplace and walls of windows that frame panoramic Sierra Nevada views—an ever-changing backdrop throughout the seasons. The open-concept layout centers on a chef’s kitchen finished with Tahoe Blue quartzite countertops and a Wolf and Sub-Zero appliance suite, complemented by a butler’s pantry. Daily life is made easy with a spacious laundry room with sink and abundant cabinetry, plus a powder room off the main living area. A private primary suite offers dual vanities, a soaking tub, walk-in tile-surround shower, and walk-in closet, with an office or den nearby. Additional spaces include a media room, guest wing, and upstairs sitting room, while the covered front porch and expansive back deck extend the experience outdoors at sunset.

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On a tree-lined street in Redding’s coveted Westside, this beautifully updated Mid-Century charmer balances original character with modern comfort and everyday walkability. Large windows draw in generous natural light, while the living room’s striking black brick fireplace adds a crisp, designer-inspired note to the home’s timeless architecture. Upgraded flooring, fresh interior paint, updated lighting and fixtures, and a thoughtfully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances create a move-in-ready feel without losing the home’s warmth. Newer central cooling and heating, plus a laundry chute, bring welcome practicality. Three comfortable bedrooms sit on the main level, each with new carpeting, and a full 900SF basement—already plumbed with water and electricity—offers flexibility for future use. Outside, enjoy a large concrete patio, raised garden boxes, a mature eucalyptus for shade, and alley access with gated off-street parking, all close to Downtown Redding and the Redding Public Market.

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Set on approximately 26 acres of rolling countryside in Pope Valley, this architecturally significant residence balances privacy with a close connection to the land. An artful mix of reclaimed and natural materials sets the tone indoors, where soaring exposed-beam ceilings and warm Australian Cypress floors frame inviting spaces for gathering or quiet retreat. The four-bedroom layout includes a chef’s kitchen designed for lingering dinners, finished with custom black walnut cabinetry, granite counters, a pizza oven, and a wine fridge. Outside, expansive decks look out over a pool and spa, while a year-round stream winds through the property, adding a gentle, constant soundtrack. Just two hours from San Francisco, life here moves at an easier pace—made for effortless entertaining, unhurried mornings with birdsong, and evenings that end beneath the stars.

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