April 26 & 27, 2003

The Italian Terrace  

Alberghi PortugalA terra cotta tiled portico and hand-made antique gates from Tunisia accommodation in Saint Malo grace the entrance to the front courtyard of this home.  On your way to the hand-carved and distressed wooden front doors, you will pass by the soothing sounds of a custom fountain of sheeting water, an outdoor fireplace and wisteria-covered trellis. 

This ranch style home was extensively remodeled with an eye to uniting the exterior feel with the interior spaces.   Arched and coved ceilings, terra cotta tiles and carved wooden windows make the interior of this home exceptional. 

The backyard is reminiscent of Italian outdoor terraces with gold colored flagstone, an infinity edge pool, flowing urn fountains, views of Sacramento Valley ERROR MSG and a vineyard below.