Glen Ellen 3BR estate with heated pool & spa on 5 private acres

Summary:

Slip into your private heated pool as the sun filters through ancient oaks on this secluded 5-acre estate. Your resort-style retreat features a spa, bocce court, and sprawling patio with grand outdoor fireplace — sleeps 5 in three bedrooms. Just 1.1 miles from Jack London State Historic Park and Glen Ellen Star's wood-fired kitchen. The heart of Sonoma Valley wine country surrounds you, yet total privacy awaits behind your gate.



The Space:

Behind its own gate on five oak-shaded acres, this Glen Ellen estate runs like a small private resort — heated pool with integrated spa under the pergola, bocce court, grand outdoor fireplace, and a working half-acre vineyard you can wander with a glass in hand. Three bedrooms sleep 5 beneath cathedral wood-beam ceilings.



The great room rises beneath soaring wood-beam cathedral ceilings as vineyard valley views fill the windows. Sink into contemporary sofas and stream favorites on the wall-mounted TV, or slip into the second living area beside the fireplace. The chef's kitchen revolves around a massive wooden island with gas cooktop, prep sink, and bar seating — quartz counters, farmhouse sink, double ovens, and an espresso machine standing ready for the kind of dinners Glen Ellen weekends are built around. French doors connect the dining area to the patio.



OUTDOOR LIVING

A heated pool and integrated spa sparkle beneath a shading pergola. A grand outdoor fireplace anchors the patio where you can fire up the gas grill. Challenge your group on the bocce court, drift to Adirondack chairs by the seasonal creek, or admire the working half-acre vineyard. Mature oaks and olive trees shade the grounds.



GLEN ELLEN SETTING

Jack London State Historic Park's trails start 1.1 miles away and Benziger's biodynamic tractor tour rolls 0.8 miles from the gate. The village center — Michelin-recognized Glen Ellen Star, French pastries at Les Pascals, provisions at the Village Market — sits 1.2 miles down the road.



SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Three bedrooms sleep five. The primary suite holds a king bed with French doors to the grounds. The second offers a queen with spherical pendant lighting. The third queen bedroom features direct outdoor access.



PROPERTY AMENITIES

-- Private heated pool and spa

-- Washer and dryer

-- Smart TV with streaming

-- Gas grill

-- Bocce ball court

-- Three-car driveway parking



Guest Access:

Step into a cathedral-beamed great room and slide the doors open onto the heated pool and its integrated spa under a pergola — mature oaks holding the privacy in. You've got the whole home, with a private hot tub and a jetted tub for the cool-down. Punch in the keypad code on arrival; follow the gravel road up to the yellow house and park up to three cars in the driveway (the lower guest house is owner-only).



The Neighborhood:

Your Glen Ellen retreat sits in the heart of Sonoma Valley wine country, where literary history meets world-class wines. Walk the trails where Jack London found inspiration at his state park just 1.1 miles away, or bike to Benziger Family Winery (0.8 mi) for their famous biodynamic tractor tour. The charming village center lies 1.2 miles down the road — home to Michelin-recognized Glen Ellen Star (1.1 mi), French pastries at Les Pascals (1.2 mi), and the farm-to-table Songbird Parlour (1.6 mi). Stock up on provisions at Glen Ellen Village Market (1.2 mi) or discover small-lot wines at Laurel Glen Vineyard (1.2 mi). Evening strolls might take you to Morton's Warm Springs (1.6 mi) for a nightcap or Garden Court Cafe (1.2 mi) for tomorrow's breakfast plans. The intimate scale of Glen Ellen means everything feels close yet you'll enjoy complete privacy on your 5 acres.



Getting Around:

Glen Ellen is about 75 minutes from San Francisco via 101 and Highway 12 — a scenic drive through Sonoma Valley vineyards. Your driveway accommodates 3 vehicles comfortably. A car makes Sonoma Valley easy to explore — tasting rooms, restaurants, and parks run up and down Highway 12. For tasting days, plan a designated driver or book a rideshare ahead — it makes the whole day easier.



Other Things to Note:

The home stays naturally cool thanks to mature oak shade and cross-ventilation, though air conditioning keeps you comfortable on the warmest summer days. Internet service is reliable for streaming and remote work. The outdoor fireplaces create magical ambience but require wax logs like Duraflame — no wood burning permitted. While the property spans 5 acres, you might spot the owners or their guests at the separate guest house above the garage in the parking area. They have their own entrance and won't disturb your privacy. The locked Airstream trailer by the pool belongs to the owners but sits empty during guest stays. This is a quiet, rural setting where you'll hear owls at night and birdsong at dawn. The primary renter must be 25 or older. Note that while you can walk the working vineyard on the property, the grapes belong to the owners — but you're welcome to admire them up close!