The Sanger Vineyard Estate, located in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley of Central California, is the creation of Jan and Bill Sanger, founders of the Sanger Family of Wines. Designed by Mark Weaver & Associates, the project involved transforming a modest 1970s stucco home into a 20,000 sq. ft. masterpiece that functions both as a practical family home and an elegant space that fits well with its natural surroundings.

Drawing from the beauty of the landscape, as well as the Sangers’ Italian and French heritage, the design incorporates 18th-century antiques with modern touches. Key features include a Grand Hall with 20-foot ceilings and an antique limestone fireplace, an Art Deco-inspired cocktail bar with vintage details, and a family room open to gardens and olive orchards on three sides. Throughout the home, luxurious materials were used to create unique spaces, such as a Fortuny-draped bed in the primary suite, custom Italian cabinets and quartzite counters in the kitchen, and a bathtub carved from onyx in Jan Sanger’s bathroom. Each guest bedroom has its own colour scheme, with thoughtful touches like playful lime green accents for the grandchildren’s room.

The Sanger Vineyard Estate is set amidst extensive vineyards and olive groves, with a cypress-lined driveway welcoming guests to this Mediterranean-style retreat. The couple actively contributed to the design, and the result is a home that not only reflects their vision but also enhances the natural beauty
that surrounds it.