La Buona Stella is a Napa Valley property furnished in European country style and surrounded by oleander, olive trees, rosemary and vineyards. The Mediterranean landscaping provides peace and seclusion, yet one can easily walk to the charming village of St. Helena.

The 2-acre property is comprised of a renovated main residence atop a stone wine cellar, a guest house, caretaker’s cottage, circa-1890 barns and outbuildings, swimming pool and spa, pool house with shower and changing room, courtyard with fountain, outdoor dining pergolas, lawn, vineyard and extensive fruit trees, herb, vegetable and flower gardens. Among the produce and animals raised at the property are wine grapes, olives, doves, and chickens.

La Cascina

La Cascina is the main residence renovated with Tuscan terra cotta tiles, light plaster walls, handcrafted beam ceilings, custom woodwork, imported door and window hardware, and recessed lighting. The comfortable, well-appointed living room and spacious dining area enjoy lovely vineyard views from floor-to-ceiling French windows framed in Italian tapestry fabric. A state of the art Sony flat screen/Blu-ray/Apple TV media system is featured in the living room. Adjacent is a gourmet country kitchen fully equipped with limestone counters, hand-painted cabinets, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador double ovens and 4-burner gas range with griddle and grill, Franke double sinks, Niele dishwasher, trash compactor, commercial espresso machine, Cuisinart, ice cream and yogurt makers, rice cooker, juicer, blender, etc. The bedroom wing includes a master bedroom with bay window over the garden and fountain, handcrafted king-size wood bed, floor-to-ceiling custom closets, s, and lovely European fabrics. The inviting master bath has a Porcher claw-foot tub with European style handheld shower, imported French lighting fixtures, wood wainscoting and garden outlook. The guest bedroom with handcrafted queen size iron bed enjoys lovely courtyard and garden views from French doors to a Juliette balcony. In the den/third bedroom is an entertainment center with TV/DVD, iPod dock, plus an audio system controlling speakers throughout the house, pool, and courtyard. The spa bathroom with steam, rain head and handheld shower opens to the outdoor 7’ square state of the art therapeutic Sundance spa and recently renovated swimming pool. The lower level of the house is the original winery with its Napa stone walls, plus a winery kitchen with zinc counter tops, all appliances and Viking grill, and a Laundry.

Il Pollaio

The guesthouse, il Pollaio, is a charming, converted farm building with large open floor plan, vineyard views, garden outlook, shaded cobblestone patio, hammock and lawn. This spacious building has a sleeping alcove with queen size English iron bed, sofa bed, kitchenette with below-counter Sub-Zero refrigerator, spacious and charming bathroom, Italian wood-burning stove, TV/Apple TV, piano and large walk-in closet. Located far enough from the main residence to ensure its own privacy, the Pollaio is ideal for the occasional guest, or as a quiet study or office. Both buildings are air conditioned and offer wireless internet access; bocce, pétanque, and croquet are provided. Tennis is readily available at nearby courts.

The property may be rented for a minimum 30 night stay.





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