The reimagined home of early-computing tech entrepreneur and WillaKenzie Estate winery founder Bernard Lacroute and his wife Ronni is currently listed for sale. The 7,926-square-foot estate on 10.77 acres in Napa is seeking $16,950,000.
The 6,725-square-foot, four-bedroom main home and a 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom guesthouse — remodeled with a striking modernity by Mill Valley-based Sutton Suzuki Architects — are surrounded by trees and meandering paths.
A 1.3-acre lily pond runs the length of the two dwellings. The property’s 90 olive trees produce estate olive oil, and a 98-tree fruit orchard includes 35 citrus trees. There’s a rose garden and raised beds for vegetables and cutting flowers.
A full outdoor kitchen with two pizza ovens sets the stage for farm-to-table living. A pool with integrated spa, a bocce court, and a tennis and pickleball court offer recreation amid the bucolic setting…