High atop the ocean side of Sonoma Mountain in the Wine Country lies a prestigious, gated, 6 building country estate and recording retreat tucked away in one of the most magical locations on earth. Far over the valley in the distance, the Pacific Ocean winks and waves with the sunset. Upon driving through the gates of this private paradise, one will quickly see why over a dozen luxury lifestyle, architectural, and other major publications have chosen to feature this estate. Situated on nearly 9 acres at 1,800 foot elevation, this compound boasts 9 fireplaces, 9 baths, and lush gardens accented by award-winning landscape design. The 3 story main house of the 6 building estate, was originally built as an exact replica of a 1760’s Colonial Saltbox including details such as wide pine floors, hand-hewn beams, hand-blown glass, and hardware and fixtures hammered by blacksmiths in New England. The main house has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths and 7 fireplaces. 4 of the 5 bedrooms are exclusive suites, each with a fireplace and private bath. There are 2 guest houses, each with a full kitchen, bath, fireplace, living room, dining area, and bedroom. In a separate building on the grounds are a theater and entertainment suite, exercise gym and pool cabana and bath. The estate includes several floral gardens in addition to a deer-fenced, irrigated vegetable and herb garden with raised beds and a greenhouse. There are 3 fenced horse pastures and a variety of fruit trees throughout the property. Also featured is an outdoor, poolside kitchen with Viking appliances including a 42-inch rotisserie grill with 2 side burners, a hot and cold double sink, refrigerator, and beer-tap refrigerator. The compound has a large pebble-bottom heated pool and spa, a gazebo with ceiling fan and lighting, a 2-story tree house complete with phone and television and a one-of-a-kind world-class recording studio disguised as a New England horse barn across the private road. There is T-1 internet access throughout the property, security alarm systems, 10 Satellite TV. hookups, backup generator systems, complete grounds irrigation systems, and landscape and path lighting throughout the grounds. The world-class recording studio complex, the cover story for a recent issue of MIX magazine, has also been featured in multiple publications. It was designed and built from ground up to exceed the expectations of the most demanding artists, producers and engineers. The acoustical and studio design are superb. A vintage Neve console is the center-piece, complemented by almost every name brand of electronic excellence imaginable. Special feature cabinetry, furniture and accents throughout the studio are made from hand-chosen lumber milled from one of the black walnut trees that have stood on the estate property for over 100 years. Included in the sale are all furnishings and decorations, consisting of an exquisite art collection, beautiful accessories, lines, fine china, crystal, all electronics, 25 telephones, home theater equipment, all appliances including 11 refrigerators, 12 televisions, 2 equipped laundry rooms, a 200 DVD movie library, a classic leather-bound book library, John Deere estate and garden equipment, and much more.