6941 Ellen LaneForestville, CA 95436Price: $1,845,000

Minutes from downtown Forestville, this premium Russian River Valley estate offers buyers a sought-after blend of privacy, valley views, and vineyard living. Set on over 16 acres, this home rests atop a hill with wraparound decks that capture sweeping views of your own private valley including mature landscaping, rolling hills, an irrigation pond and several blocks of lush award-winning Hyde-Wente and Hudson-Wente Chardonnay vines. This peaceful vineyard estate is convenient to Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, and the Russian River. Designed for relaxed wine country living, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home features vaulted ceilings, distinctive rich wood finishes, and warm natural tones that create an elevated yet inviting atmosphere. The master suite features a large walk-in closet and walk-in rainfall shower. The well- appointed kitchen includes a stone pizza oven, built-in espresso machine, warming drawer, and chef's range ideal for cooking and entertaining. Additional amenities include a private swimming pool, radiant floor heating, a custom 1300-bottle wine cellar, city water, owned solar, and an established 5.4-acre premium chardonnay vineyard with another 2 acres of potential expansion. With private acreage, vineyard character, resort-style amenities, and easy access to local favorites, this Forestville gem is attractively positioned for buyers seeking wine country living at a compelling price point.