On a slope of the Mayacamas range a few miles from Glen Ellen, this 1892 ranch house stands in the shade of magnificent oak trees. The charmingly old-fashioned rooms, each individually decorated with antiques, have separate entrances, and some open onto a wraparound balcony ideal for whiling away lazy afternoons. The detached cottage, once the gardener's quarters, has a small sitting room. Formerly a turkey farm, the expansive property is traversed by an 8-mi hiking trail that's popular with guests.
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