Napa Real Estate
(Napa County Seat, California
Opportunities abound for prime real estate (residential, vacant land, etc.) in and around the city of Napa. When we talk to clients about Napa real estate, we love to introduce them to the east side of the city, with its stunning agrarian and vineyard parcels, fabulous views and picturesque settings. The Napa Valley real estate extending up into the eastern hills above the town of Napa is home to the premium acreage of the Coombsville AVA wine growing district. Read more about the city of Napa.
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Napa Real Estate that's Close-in to Famous Wine Growing Districts
The city of Napa is the county seat of Napa County, and anchors the Napa Valley at its southern end. It is short driving distance to many of the famous wine growing districts, or American Viticutural Areas (AVA's) you have heard of: Carneros AVA, Coombsville AVA, Oak Knoll AVA, Stags Leap AVA, Atlas Peak AVA, Mt. Veeder AVA, Wild Horse Valley AVA. Each of these regions is recognized for its distinct "Terroir" (Tur-'wahr). Terroir is a French term signifying the unique combination of conditions, soil, slope, climate, etc., that enables a region to produce a quality of wine that cannot be reproduced elsewhere. (The spelling of the word led one of our comedian friends to jokingly ask why everyone keeps talking about the little dog...)
One of the most famous of these wine growing districts is Carneros, producing world-class Pinot Noir and chardonnay due to the cooling influences of the San Pablo Bay. Let us add Merlot to the list of varietals that have done famously well in Carneros (try the Carneros Merlot from Provenance Vineyards by famed winemaker, Tom Rinaldi). Napa County and Sonoma County share this region, which is the Napa Valley's southernmost AVA. Another area of Napa Valley real estate we want to single out is the Coombsville AVA named after Nathan Coombs, who founded Napa in 1848. We see owning a luxury vineyard estate in Coombsville as a still undiscovered "next thing" for high-end buyers migrating to the wine country.
Napa is a city of roughly 80,000, with nearly perfect weather, a low crime rate and a high standard of living. It's about an hour and 15 from San Francisco. Early in its history it was a stopping off point for dreamers heading off to the gold rush. From its origins, through the first half of the twentieth century, it followed a distinctly industrial path, with prune processing, leather tanneries and other heavy industry. Over the past four decades, Napa has gradually been transitioning to white collar service jobs and tourism. If you want to live in town near restaurants and cultural happenings, there are several historic districts with prime examples of beautifully preserved California Victorian architecture, many bedecked with lush palm trees reminding you of the phenomenal climate here (Alta Heights, Fuller Park). Or maybe you want to capture the feel of a purely agrarian lifestyle, minutes from the city center? (the avenues). It’s all here for you.
Buying Napa Real Estate Brings Cultural Attractions and Countless Outdoor Activities
Cultural Attractions. Napa has a broad array of cultural opportunities. At the top of our list is the Napa Valley Opera House, and the Jarvis Conservatory—both offering performances by world-class artists. The Napa Valley Opera House is also a beautifully preserved statement of Napa’s history that’s a destination on its own. Throughout the year Napa is home to the famous Mustard Festival, the Wine Country Film Festival, the Napa Wine and Crafts Fair, and the Fiesta Del Sol, featuring performances by many famous artists and writers. Stop into the Hess Winery to sample the wine and tour their famous collection of Art, or take a run over to the DiRosa Preserve, just outside of town, with over 2200 works of art. The cultural calendar of Napa is full the year round, and augmented by the many shops and wineries that blend the wine and art aesthetic on a walkable scale, perfect for a day off.
Enjoy the Outdoors. With over 50 parks, the city of Napa is finely tuned to experience the beautiful outdoors and a phenomenal climate. See the magnificent aesthetic of historic Fuller Park. Hike along the river trails of Kennedy Park. Bike out to the vineyard expanses that are minutes from the town center, or take a balloon rid to get a bird’s eye view. Get a seat on the Napa Valley Wine Train and ride up the heart of the entire Napa Valley World while enjoying a lovely meal, and a train that is itself a beatifully restored period piece. (Stand outside on the caboose platform, with a camera and a glass of wine to capture the scenery.) Want some Golf? Napa is a huge attraction offering the links at Silverado Resort, the Eagle Vines Club and the Chardonnay Gold Club. Many luxury mansions dot the hillsides adjoining the Silverado resort.
Is Napa Real Estate the Right Choice for You?
Whether you are looking to score one of Napa’s beautiful in-town Victorian homes, or an agrarian vineyard estate out in the scenic Coombville AVA hillsides perched above the city, you will easily find a diverse collection of premium real estate and vacant land to fulfill your eclectic vision of wine country living. Let us show you these amazing opportunities! If you like the feel of a larger city with all the advantages of owning a piece of Napa Valley real estate--then the town of Napa may be a perfect fit for you.
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