The Romance of Remembrance!

The Romance of Remembrance!

The Romance of Remembrance!

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"When a man loves a woman . . . " so the song goes. But how often do we see the evidence of just how far a man will go to prove his love? The Taj Mahal or a European castle built by a knight to lure his love? All great feats for sure and definitely fodder for romantic tales, but rarely do we see a couple so in love that in their later years he honors that love by reconstructing the buildings and soda shop where they first dated and fell in love. There is no telling how many times the couple have sat on these very counter stools reminiscing about their courtship over an ice cream soda. Across the way, past his sparkling antique cars of the period, they can see the storefront replicas of the shops in the town where they strolled holding hands and newly in love.

These very romantic endearing first love memories are housed on almost 80 acres with 63 acres of vineyards in the wine country of Suisun Valley, California near Napa. Villa de Madre consists of the 22,882 square foot main house, a 2,896 square foot caretaker’s house and three magnificent car barns that can house up to 100 collectible cars. The vineyard produces 150,000 bottles of Cabernet wine annually. A favorite of media that spotlights exceptional homes, the estate and vineyard have been featured on both HGTV’s "Million Dollar Rooms" series and the "Behind the Gates" TV show. The vineyard is managed by Regusci Winery and the olive trees lining the long drive produce fine olive oil.

The large main house is fashioned in Tuscan style with a grand entrance of divided stairwell and inset round hand-painted ceiling mural. From there, one enters a large great room with a massive walk-in fireplace of intricate design that towers up to the more than double-height ceiling. Large arched doors lead from either side of the fireplace out to yet another large room, a combination indoor pool-spa room with living area surrounding another fireplace, a childrens’ play area on the opposite side and large grilling station with its own chimney. Large glass walls and ceiling skylights bring the outdoors in with views of weeping willows and vineyards. The house has six bedrooms and eleven bathrooms.

The pièce de résistance is the full service 1950’s Nana’s Diner built to honor the memory of the diner where the owner took his girlfriend on dates and who eventually became his wife. Decked out with neon signs and an antique Pepsi sign with grill and soda machine, counter stools seat ten. Also charming are the old Downtown America storefronts including a grocery store, Rexall Drugs, Harley Davidson, tackle shop and more - also reminiscent of the shops in town where the couple dated. The three unique car palaces can accommodate about 100 cars.

Villa de Madre estate, essential for serious car collectors and those who still have a soft spot for true love. Originally priced at $22 million, now priced at $18 million.

Source: www.villademadreestate.com