In Northern California, an Architect’s Stone-Clad $3M Home Brings the Hillside Inside
Lawrence Simons designed the 1982 Santa Rosa residence around massive granite outcroppings, and it has huge windows overlooking the Valley of the Moon.
Location: 825 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, California
Price: $2,995,000 (previously $3,289,000)
Year Built: 1982
Architect: Lawrence "Larry" Simons, FAIA
Footprint: 3,194 square feet (3 beds, 3.5 baths)
Lot Size: 1.8 acres
From the Agent: "Designed in 1982 by architect Lawrence ‘Larry’ Simons, this distinctive Santa Rosa residence was built directly into its hillside site, with massive granite outcroppings incorporated into the architecture itself. Italian master stonemasons were brought in to execute the extensive granite masonry.
The interiors bring together natural granite, German white oak flooring, walls imported from Japan, and three granite fireplaces, while a hand-carved redwood mural by artist Ralph Carlson greets guests in the entryway. The primary suite offers polished granite detailing and a fully functional wood sauna. A 2017 kitchen remodel added roughly $47,000 in Gaggenau appliances alongside a stone-tile and carbon-fiber shower.
Two guest residences offer additional flex space, one with its own kitchenette and private laundry. Both are positioned within the property’s oak-studded setting and open to panoramic views across the Valley of the Moon, whose rolling hills create a breathtaking backdrop.
The home has had only two owners in its history: Simons and the current sellers."
Architect Lawrence "Larry" Simons designed the home in 1982, setting it into a 1.8-acre hillside above the Valley of the Moon in Santa Rosa, California.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
Architect Lawrence "Larry" Simons designed the Santa Rosa home in 1982, setting it into a 1.8-acre hillside above the Valley of the Moon.
Photo by Jim Nevill
At the entry, a hand-carved redwood mural by artist Ralph Carlson stretches beneath the broad roof overhang.
Photo by Jim Nevill
At the entry, a hand-carved redwood mural by artist Ralph Carlson stretches beneath the broad roof overhang.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
The roughly 3,400-square-foot home has four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, with additional guest accomodations elsewhere on the property.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
Inside, native clear-heart redwood and natural granite are paired with German white oak flooring and Japanese wall finishes.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
One of the home’s three granite fireplaces anchors the living area, where floor-to-ceiling glazing overlooks the surrounding oaks.
Photo by Jim Nevill
The dining area sits between the living room and kitchen.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
The kitchen was remodeled in 2017 with custom cabinetry, granite surfaces, a large central island, and approximately $47,000 worth of Gaggenau appliances.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
Downstairs, a private office and game room wrap around a glass-encased granite display wall.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Rather than clearing the rocky site, Simons incorporated its massive granite outcroppings into the architecture.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
From its hillside perch, the house looks toward the upper reaches of the Valley of the Moon.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Master stonemasons were brought in from Italy to execute the home’s extensive granite masonry.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
German white oak flooring was added throughout the living room and primary suite as part of later renovations.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Another granite fireplace sits at one end of the primary bedroom.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
The primary suite also includes a custom wood sauna and a shower finished in stone tile and carbon fiber.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
Two additional guest residences are tucked into the oak-covered property; one has its own kitchenette and private laundry.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
The property also has solar power with battery backup, Tesla charging, and a wildfire-defense system.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
Multiple terraces and outdoor areas extend the house into its setting.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
The swimming pool runs alongside the glass-walled living spaces, with the hillside dropping away toward the valley below.
Photo by Jim Nevill
Photo by Jim Nevill
Simons was also the home’s first owner. Since its completion in 1982, the property has changed hands just once.
Photo by Jim Nevill
825 White Oak Drive in Santa Rosa, California, is currently listed for $2,995,000 by Jessica Rasmussen and Diana Gorsiski with Vanguard Properties/Luxury Portfolio International.
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