Nearly a decade after wildfires tore through parts of Sonoma County, one hillside property has emerged with a very different approach to rebuilding.
A newly completed estate at 880 Adobe Canyon Road in Kenwood has come to market for $12 million after being rebuilt following the devastating 2017 fires, with wildfire resilience incorporated into the new design from the outset.
According to information provided with the listing, it is one of only a handful of properties in the immediate area to have been rebuilt since the fires.
The new residence was designed by Bay Area architect Sean Bailey and completed in 2026, with two layers of fireproofing incorporated into the structure to provide greater protection against future wildfire risk.
Christine Krenos and Joseph Zichelle of Douglas Elliman hold the listing.
Set on 14 hillside acres above Kenwood, the estate occupies a particularly dramatic perch over Sonoma Valley.
From the house, 180-degree views stretch across vineyards, mountains and the surrounding Wine Country landscape, with the architecture oriented to capture those vistas throughout the day.
The main residence spans approximately 4,800 square feet, with four bedrooms and expansive living spaces positioned around the views.
Large openings connect the interiors with outdoor terraces, where an infinity-edge swimming pool appears to extend toward the valley below.
A separate elevated water feature adds another architectural element to the grounds, making water a recurring part of the design despite the home’s dry hillside setting.
The outdoor entertaining areas are equally substantial.
A large summer kitchen comes equipped with a built-in grill, sink and refrigeration, while cantilevered motorized shades allow portions of the terrace to be covered when needed.
Что ability to control sun and shade helps make the outdoor spaces usable well beyond the mildest months of the year.
Inside, the floor plan includes a family room that could potentially be converted into another bedroom, giving the main house some flexibility as needs change.
The estate also extends well beyond the primary residence.
A separate approximately 900-square-foot media room has its own full kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities, allowing it to function as a more independent entertainment or guest space.
Another detached structure adds roughly 700 square feet and can be used as a gym, studio or workshop.
Combined, the existing structures account for approximately 6,400 square feet of space across the property.
There is also room to expand further.
Approved plans are already in place for a guest house, while the acreage may also accommodate a wellness center, accessory dwelling unit, barn or other improvements, subject to the appropriate approvals.
An installed four-bedroom septic system provides some of the infrastructure for the existing estate, with the potential for additional capacity if future development proves feasible.
The property’s setting adds another layer of privacy.
Its 14 acres sit adjacent to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, placing thousands of acres of protected landscape immediately nearby while preserving long-range views around the estate.
Despite that sense of remove, the property is approximately an hour from the Golden Gate Bridge.
That combination of seclusion and accessibility has long helped make Sonoma Valley attractive to second-home owners looking for a Wine Country escape without completely disconnecting from the Bay Area.
But at 880 Adobe Canyon Road, the story of the house is inseparable from what came before it.
The 2017 wildfires reshaped large portions of Northern California and permanently changed how many homeowners think about building in fire-prone landscapes.
Here, rebuilding meant more than recreating what had been lost.
The new estate was designed to respond directly to that reality, combining fire-conscious construction with contemporary architecture, extensive outdoor living and a hillside position that fully embraces the scenery around it.
At $12 million, the result is both a new Sonoma estate and a very current version of California luxury — one where panoramic views, privacy and an infinity pool matter, but resilience increasingly does too.
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