Contemporary hacienda with old world detail. Crafted by Elliot and Pohls, this beautifully constructed residence occupies one of the most spectacular sites in the Santa Ynez valley. La Cordoniz offers the kind of inspiring environment that is so hard to find and feels like one accidentally discovered a secret garden at the end of a quiet drive. The hacienda design by architects Ketzel and Goodman has their signature attention to detail with an old world courtyard, architectural beams and skylights, cathedral ceilings and 12 inch thick walls. Textural materials are used throughout the house with Cherokee stone and wide plank hardwood floors. A chef's kitchen features elegant cherry wood cabinetry and a spacious granite-topped center island for meal preparation or buffet style entertaining. The high-end fixtures and appliances are augmented by a professional quality wine room. The bedrooms are situated in two wings to enhance the sense of personal space and a guest suite with kitchenette is ideally located with privacy and has access to the lawn and gardens. All bedrooms have luxurious baths en-suite. The main living areas open to the pool and patio to emphasize indoor/outdoor living. A custom outdoor kitchen, just off of the main kitchen, has a bucolic view of vineyards and coastal mountains beyond with a covered patio perfect for dining al fresco in the temperate climate of the Santa Ynez valley.
A quick walk through mature gardens reveals a renovated barn with sunlit suites for guests and overlooks a lovely pond surrounded by a boutique Sangiovese vineyard. A perfect place for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine with friends. This 5 acre gated estate offers character and quality, found in the highly desirable Meadowlark Ranch, only 5 minutes from Santa Ynez and 25 minutes to Santa Barbara, yet a world apart.