The opulent and expansive home of late legendary Hollywood film and television producer Steven Bochco has hit the market for $8.5million.
The grand European-style estate located in California’s famous Napa Valley was purchased by Bochco with his widow, Dayne Bochco, in 2006 to escape the bustle of Los Angeles life with loved ones.
The sprawling home is nestled atop the crest of the Mayacamas Mountain ridge line and is enhanced with luscious natural geography and rolling vineyards that represent the beauty of California’s Wine Country.
Residents will have more than enough space on the 47 acres of land and inside the 5,600 square foot homes.
This gorgeous European-style home that once belonged to the late Steven Bochco, a legendary Hollywood producer who won 10 Emmy awards, has hit the market for $8.5million and is perfect for interested home owners who want a classic French-inspired aesthetic with meticulously manicured gardens
The property’s main house (pictured), built in 2002, begins with a sleek gray stone walkway inside a courtyard that is decorated with eye-catching foliage and leads to an ivy-covered main entrance. Remarkable glass doors allow the Napa Valley light to shine into the residence.
The sprawling 47 acre home is found on the crest of the Mayacamas Mountain ridge line – a sight that overlooks the natural beauty and astonishing vineyards found in Napa Valley – with outside seating near stone fountains so residents can enjoy warm California days outside
The sprawling home is nestled atop the crest of the Mayacamas Mountain ridge line and is enhanced with luscious natural geography and rolling vineyards that represent the beauty of California’s Wine Country.
A gated entrance provides residents with a sense of welcomed privacy, but are close enough to nearby towns like Oakville and Yountville to join the community.
Hillary Ryan, a Compass real estate agent, told SFGate: ‘It’s in a peaceful, dramatic setting and gives people an opportunity to relax and be totally away.’
‘It’s only five minutes from the Oakville Market, near world-class wineries and restaurants.’
Bochco and his widow, Dayne Bochco, decorated their phenomenal white-themed dining room with brown wood furniture and hints of off-white from a rug to create a relaxing environment that only continues when the French doors are opened one of the property’s large patios
Ginger Martin, who is co-listing the attractive property with Hillary Ryan on Compass, admitted the home is not a ‘McMansion,’ but the home represents ‘Beautiful, European excellence. The roof is beautiful. Everything is divine about it. Old-world’
A sitting space with a fireplace near cozy, color-coordinated chairs can be found inside the 4,600 square foot Napa Valley home that is readily equipped with large windows and French-style doors so resident’s can take full advantage of living in Wine Country
Ryan is co-listing the attractive property with Ginger Martin and the listing can be found on her website.
The main home, which takes up 4,600 square feet, was built in 2002 and has the sophisticated aesthetic of the French countryside with a slate roof and ivy-covered trimming.
The grand entrance transports visitors to the another world as they walked though perfectly manicured gardens to reach the front door through the court yard.
At the heart of the wondrous home is the white-washed living room that has two fireplaces to use during chilly nights in Napa Valley, as well as high ceilings with beams and French doors that open up to a stunning patio with trellis to fully pull together the European feel
Once inside, residents have their pick between three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and luxurious amenities like a spa.
Martin said: ‘It’s not a McMansion. It’s really beautiful, European excellence. The roof is beautiful. Everything is divine about it. Old-world.’
Even so, the pristine living room is equipped with two fireplaces and the dining room opens to a stunning patio with trellis through French doors.
The kitchen appears to have the most woodwork, plus hints of granite counters, of the home and has several high-tech amenities to make meal time serene, including a Miele Dishwasher, a Viking Professional 6 Burner Gas Range, a Viking Professional Refrigerator and Freezer Walk-in Pantry with Custom Shelving
Another look inside the living room shows glistening chandelier hanging in the center of the area and two archways that create the illusion of an open-space room. Light from the outdoor patio shines through the dining room and reaches further inside the house to illuminate.
A full photo of the Napa Valley homes living room highlights the distinctively symmetrical interior design the Bochco’s sought to emulate with their space, including identical white sofas (and pillows), four of the same lamps and matching carpets placed before each fireplace
The stylish kitchen is complimented with brown wood and has posh appliances, including a Viking gas range and Miele dishwasher.
All three bedrooms have in-suite bathrooms and, similar to the living room, the master bedroom has French doors that lead to an open patio, a large pool, hot tub and a gorgeous outdoor dining spot.
It’s reported that Bochco moved to the Napa Valley home in 2006 to to escape the bustle of Los Angeles life with loved ones and Dayne agreed, telling Martin ‘it really was their getaway from Hollywood’ and the entire family would converge on the luscious property for getaways
The peaceful property is perfectly able to house both the owners and welcomed guests in the main building’s three bedrooms and the guest buildings two suites, which both have high ceilings with exposed beams, French limestone flooring and a shower over soaking tub
The master bedroom – that leads an open patio, a large pool, hot tub and a delightful backyard dining area – is a dream come true to home lovers who seek a perfect balance between extravagance and homely charm in their space
Real Estate agent Hillary Ryan best described the tranquil feel of the nature-surrounded home by saying: ‘ It’s in a peaceful, dramatic setting and gives people an opportunity to relax and be totally away’
Bochco’s former home contains three-and-a-half baths that are decorated with a interesting mix of tile walls, light wood cabinetry and a relaxing spa is even located inside the main house for the days owners want to unwind without leaving the comfort of their home
Martin said: ‘From talking to Dayne it really was their getaway from Hollywood.’
‘Their whole family used to join them up there, which is why they built on the guest house. It was their getaway.’
Outside, residents can enjoy warm summer days in Napa Valley by walking through marvelous gardens and old growth olive trees.
Nestled inside the nook of the Napa Valley residence is a small sitting table that is placed next to four large windows overlooking one of the patios. Overhead a fun light fixture decorated with flying bees shows off one of Steven and Dayne Bochco’s personal touches
A bird’s eye-view of the home’s backyard shows just how secluded the property is in the Napa Valley are, but those looking to join in on the one-of-a-kind community can travel to nearby towns Oakville and Yountville to engage is top tier wine tastings at wineries
One of the more impressive features of the Bochco’s property are the several small and large garden features that are found around the property is various formations. The home even has old growth olive trees that speak to the magic of Wine Country
An expansive poolside area with reclining seats, a nearby patio to enjoy conversations with loved ones or outdoor meals and beautiful garden features is a perfect amenity to have year round as good weather is constantly found in Napa Valley, California
A separate guest house on the property has two suites, as well as a living room and wet bar.
Guest House Suite One and Guest House Suite Two both contain high ceilings with exposed beams, French limestone flooring and a shower over soaking tub. A three-car garage is included with the home.
Bochco died in April 2018 of leukemia after being diagnosed in 2014. During his illustrious career, Bochco produced such hits like NYPD Blue, Philly and Doogie Howser, M.D.
He won 10 Emmys since 1991, with six of those awards going to his series Hill Street Blues.
Bochco, who owned the home as he was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014 and died in April 2018, won several awards during his illustrious career and produced award-winning television series like Hill Street Blues. Hill Street Blues won six Emmy Awards since 1991