This $975K Off-Grid Prefab in Northern California Comes With Nearly 65 Acres

Designed by Linda Taalman, the hilltop home has walls of glass, rooftop solar panels, and a detached guesthouse.
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Location: 3312 Benmore Valley Road, Lakeport, California

Price: $975,000

Architect: Linda Taalman

Footprint: 1,700 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths)

Lot Size: 64.54 acres

From the Agent: "This 64.5-acre property is located just 20 minutes from downtown Hopland. The residence is a minimalist masterpiece situated on the Mendocino & Lake County lines and features floor-to-ceiling glass walls, high-tech finishes, an outdoor concrete soaking tub, and a sleek contemporary design by Los Angeles–based architect Linda Taalman. A short distance away, a detached guesthouse, designed in materials to complement the main residence, with a warm, inviting Douglas fir interior, provides a second bedroom, an office/fitness space, and a stylized bathroom and sauna—all with panoramic views of the distant Mayacamas Mountains and the calming blue waters of Clear Lake. This state-of-the art, off-grid property is powered by highly efficient roof-mounted solar panels with a separate battery bank and propane generator for peace of mind and reliable power."

Perched on a tree-filled lot, the off-grid property is a serene oasis located two hours from both San Francisco and Sacramento. 

Perched on a tree-filled lot, the off-grid property is a serene oasis located two hours from both San Francisco and Sacramento. 

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Floor-to-ceiling glass walls wrap the main property, providing panoramic views of Clear Lake and the mountains beyond.

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls wrap the main property, providing panoramic views of Clear Lake and the mountains beyond.

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The bright and airy dining area sits steps from the kitchen and living room.

The bright and airy dining area sits steps from the kitchen and living room.

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The primary suite includes a spacious bathroom that open to a large, private balcony.

The primary suite includes a spacious bathroom that open to a large, private balcony.

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In the detached guesthouse, polished concrete floors contrast with the Douglas fir walls and ceiling.

In the detached guesthouse, polished concrete floors contrast with the Douglas fir walls and ceiling.

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