Welcome to beautiful Narrow Gate Vineyards, an intimate boutique winery and CCOF Organic and Demeter Biodynamic certified vineyard property set amongst majestic Ponderosa pines at the 2,500-foot elevation in beautiful El Dorado County. This gorgeous and diverse, fully fenced 72-acre property includes a 2,767 square foot classic mid-century style, single-story residence, a European-style 2,400 square foot winery/cellar/tasting room facility, a 13-acre Certified Organic and Biodynamic managed vineyard, cattle pasture, and acres of forest land with walking and riding trails. The panoramic views of the foothills and mountains to the east and south are the finishing touches to this hidden gem property.
The mid-century 2,767± square-foot custom residence is a distinctive three-bedroom, three-bath home that captures the character and craftsmanship of its era. Largely preserved in its original form, the home offers an appealing collection of period details, including custom light fixtures, extensive natural woodwork and cabinetry, and substantial stonework. At the heart of the home, a dramatic great room features a soaring open-beam ceiling, an impressive floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and walls of glass that bring the surrounding landscape into the living space. Abundant natural light also fills the attached sun and game room.
The home’s vintage character continues through the kitchen with a double oven and 5-burner cooktop, breakfast area, dining room and bedrooms, creating an inviting opportunity for a new owner to preserve, reinterpret or thoughtfully update its mid-century origins. The primary suite includes a beautifully remodeled bath with a freestanding soaking tub, walk-in shower and dual vanity, while an additional bath has also been updated. A second stone fireplace adds warmth and character to one of the bedrooms, further distinguishing the home’s custom design. Additional highlights include central heating and air conditioning, dual-pane windows, and a two-car garage connected by a breezeway.
Perhaps most compelling is the residence’s connection to its setting. Generous windows frame the surrounding trees and vineyard, while expansive covered outdoor living areas extend the home into the landscape and provide an ideal setting for dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the quiet of the property. Rather than a newly constructed wine country residence, this is a home with history and individuality—a comfortable country retreat whose architecture reflects an earlier era while offering considerable potential for its next chapter.
Enter through the old barnwood doors of this European style winery and you are welcomed to a wonderful wine tasting experience in the candle lit cellar/tasting room that includes a licensed commercial kitchen that has provided food for numerous food and wine pairing events throughout the years. The El Dorado County Ranch Marketing Winery Ordinance allows for unlimited marketing events to promote tourism and sell wine as well as and up to 12 weddings (and more with a Special Use Permit) for up to 250 people. A commitment to exceptional, low to no intervention winemaking, organic/Biodynamic farming, warm hospitality, great food, and memorable experiences in this natural landscape, along with a long-time, loyal wine club following continues to sustain this turnkey business for over 22 years.
With stewardship of the land the focus, the vineyard is managed according to Demeter Certified Biodynamic and CCOF Certified Organic farming protocols that enhance soil health, biodiversity and zero synthetic or harmful chemicals. The vineyard and property are serviced by a well with 60gpm capacity currently operating with a 5 hp 20 gpm pump. The equipment to operate the vineyard and winery are included in the offering. Wine inventory is separate and negotiable. Two adjacent, adjoining properties, zoned RE5, totaling 12.9 acres are also each available, potentially creating an 85-acre property. PG&E is now in the process of converting the overhead power lines on the property to all underground. Located in the Pleasant Valley Ag District, the winery is located less than 1/8 mile off an easily accessible, well-traveled road and is just 12 minutes to famous Apple Hill. The property is about thirteen minutes to US Hwy 50 and 65 minutes to Myers in the Tahoe Basin per Google maps. Located withing a ½ to 14-mile stretch are excellent elementary, junior, high schools with a plethora of charter and homeschool options making this welcoming community a thriving and safe place to raise a family. Welcome to El Dorado, welcome to Narrow Gate, welcome to living your dream…
Presented at $2,650,000
Inventory (Available Separately), Adjacent Parcels (12 Acres also Available)
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