Hardscape

Twilight

Easy access to firewood that fuels the wood-burning stove.

A glass entry connects "Cabin 1" and "Cabin 2", creating a sunny space in between.

Rebuilding the rear addition gave Aleksandra a chance to play with its form, and make it contrast with the historic body of the Edwardian. Large glass doors lighten up the kitchen and connect it to the deck and backyard.

A curved glass shower enclosure and matte black fixtures give the bathroom a clean, modern finish—while the timber wall lining continues uninterrupted, echoing the simplicity and palette of the rest of the home.

Zoé Stone's home is nestled into a forested hillside that had never been built on before. Others had shied away from its engineering challenges, but not Zoé and her dad.

"Surrounded by mature trees and lush plantings, this estate offers an atmosphere of tranquility, privacy, and serenity—making it an exceptional property in the heart of Sonoma Valley,

In the front lawn, a water feature was installed, “which we saw as an opportunity to emulate the cascading creek and downstream river,” says Graham. “It was carved on-site from a boulder that we craned in.” The plants are 90% native to Sydney, including the bed of pink flowers called kangaroo paws.

Landscape architect Margot Jacobs took inspiration from Japanese stone gardens, mixing the design with Californian and Mediterranean plant life.

Back deck

Front door

A narrow garden and climbing ivy soften and brighten the house’s blank front facade.

The workshop is used for messy model-making and creative playtime for the kids.

Carrera marble is found throughout the home, starting in the courtyard, continuing through the interoir spaces, and making its way to the pool.