9085 Middle TerraceMonte Rio, CA 95462Price: $523,000

Life outside the box lives at this distinctive Dome Home, where architecture brings nature inside and West County adventure begins right outside your front door. This unique home base for outdoor enthusiasts in the heart of West Sonoma County is wildly well-positioned within a creative, come-as-you-are community, near more than 2,000 acres of protected forest and 27 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. The impressive Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve trail network sprawls toward the Willow Creek watershed and Sonoma Coast State Park, creating a rare redwoods-to-the-Pacific experience by bike or foot. Set on over half an acre, this custom 2BD 2BTH geodesic home welcomes you into 1,411 sq.ft. of soaring ceilings, warm redwood and cedar details, abundant natural light, and an oversized loft suite beneath the trees. The generous living space opens onto wraparound decks and into the sunshine, with room to stretch out in the hot tub beside redwoods that have been the backdrop to countless summer celebrations. On the right day, you may even catch a free concert from the nearby Monte Rio Amphitheater without ever leaving the water. The well-connected setting offers insider access to Russian River floats, Lightwave Coffee + Kitchen, Wonderland Pizzeria, Creekside Skate Park & Community Garden, and the historic Monte Rio Theater. There is also a covered off-street parking space, so you can tuck away the car and forget about it while you walk or bike just about everywhere. Duncans Mills, Guerneville, Occidental, and miles of the stunning Sonoma Coast are all within easy reach. Come fall in love with the soulful architecture and a setting that feels connected to nature. 9085 Middle Terrace in Monte Rio, CA feels grounded and joyfully outside the norm, with the kind of character that makes life outside the box feel exactly right.