Property seekers with homesteading aspirations may envision a future in a sunny Penngrove ranch currently listed for sale. The land sits on the western slope of Sonoma Mountain straddling the Sonoma Valley and Petaluma Gap wine regions. The Ranch at Quailbrook Lane has five structures on two parcels totaling 160 acres. The asking price is $5,500,000.
A mile-and-a-half of seasonal creeks run through the ranch, which includes over 2,000 native trees planted since 2010. Rotational grazing is practiced to bolster the soil’s sustainability. The property includes hiking trails and natural gardens — notably a butterfly and wildflower garden.
There’s a site ready to accommodate the construction of a 4,500-square-foot main home and studio. The existing collection of dwellings are both new and rebuilt.
A two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom guest house is made of earth plaster with 14-inch thick walls, arched doorways and alcoves, and reclaimed wood accents. The modern rustic home is perched to enjoy the property’s above-the-fog-line views…