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The Healdsburg Glass Pavilions at 212 – 214 Tucker Street are a pair of impeccable, fully-furnished townhouses, each available for rent on an annual or monthly basis. Both townhouses feature three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, expansive downstairs living and dining areas, and a secluded swimming pool. Two blocks from downtown Healdsburg’s central Plaza and approximately seventy miles north of San Francisco, the Glass Pavilions sit at the crux of the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Alexander Valley viticultural areas. The property is located within steps of Michelin-starred restaurants and numerous tasting rooms. Sonoma County’s most breathtaking wineries lie a short drive away.

Celebrated architect Stanley Saitowitz and Natoma Architects Inc. designed The Glass Pavilions with the balance of innovation and restraint for which they are revered. Tasteful minimalist design defines each home, from their tranquil bedrooms to their secluded courtyards. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels, each thirteen feet in height, slide away to unite indoor and outdoor spaces in a single, uninterrupted expanse.

This rental opportunity is ideal for a quiet creative retreat, an extended wine country experience, or a family transitioning to a permanent residence in the vicinity.

The Glass Pavilions were designed as completely private living environments. Every window and the entire courtyard of each home is out of sight from the other residence. High walls and greenery offer near total seclusion from neighboring properties as well, while translucent glass in the façade creates street-side privacy for the front townhouse.

An open floor plan allows the kitchen and dining area to flow seamlessly into one another. Marble counters add a sumptuousness in keeping with the focus and restraint maintained throughout the residence. Refrigeration by Sub-Zero and a range and ovens by Wolf will satisfy the most demanding chef. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass, the marble counter continues, extending the kitchen outdoors to a high-output gas grill in the adjacent courtyard. Beneath the shelter of a brise-soleil, the outdoor dining table offers a further way to enjoy Sonoma’s hospitable climate.

With its austere Miesian style and southern and eastern exposure, the living room is a blank canvas for the play of natural light. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass panels on two sides allow one to experience this space in contact with the open air, unified with the courtyard and but a step away from the pool. The free-standing gas hearth can transform this room yet again, creating a sense of enclosure and warmth. Like a work of site-specific sculpture, the crisp contours of the staircase seemingly levitate in full view of the living room. Enjoy music through Sonos in all the living spaces.

With a half-bath downstairs for guests, the upstairs offers a completely private retreat. In all three bedrooms of each townhouse, sliding panels disappear into the walls to reveal floor-to-ceiling windows. Optimize both privacy and illumination with the dual system of screens and opaque window coverings. A/C throughout the residences refreshes during warm spells in summer and fall, while heated floors provide a touch of comfort on the occasional brisk winter day.