6460 Slug Gulch Rd
Somerset, CA 95684
Fairplay Vineyard House · Land For Sale · 23.00 AC

Fairplay Vineyard House The Fairplay Vineyard House was built in 1992 by famous winemaker John Smith who founded the Oakstone Winery in Fairplay. John had previously acquired this 23-acre parcel in the late 1980s. After consulting with U.C. Davis Faculty regarding the land’s Flora and Fauna, John decided to plant nine acres of premium fruit including the following varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Mourvèdre, Charbono, Pinot Grigio, Dolcetto, Petite Sirah and Merlot. These vineyards continue to be professionally managed by a well-known vineyard manager, producing above average tonnage of high-quality fruit. Every year all the fruit is sold to local and Napa Valley wineries at or above district average prices. The distinctive quality of the fruit from John’s and other local vineyards has earned national recognition as a designated AVA, American Viticultural Area, by the TTB a division under the U.S. Department of Treasury. Fairplay today features over 30 wineries and tasting rooms open to the public. The Fairplay vineyard house was designed and built as two homes. John and his wife Susan occupied the upper levels of the home which features three bedrooms, two baths, a three-car garage, spacious warp-around deck, and walk-in pantry The lower level was built as separate living quarters for John and Susan’s adult children who would often visit. The downstairs features one-bedroom, one bath, a spacious living room and kitchenette and has its own separate entrance for privacy. With the vineyards yielding premium fruit and the Vineyard House completed, John began building Oakstone Winery which opened in 1997. Oakstone became one of the largest wineries in the area featuring a 10,000 sq. foot winery and tasting room. Unfortunately, the winery was destroyed by a fire in 2001. Oakstone continues the tradition of premium award-winning wines at affordable prices in a new nearby location. The footprint of the old Oakstone Winery remains. The 60X125 cement pad and the infrastructure for another winery is in place and waiting to be built. Other uses may be as an entertainment venue or wine storage facility. The Fairplay Vineyard House Fairplay vineyard house was designed and built as two homes. John Smith the founder of Oakstone Winery and his wife Susan occupied the upper levels of the home which features three bedrooms, two baths, a three-car garage, spacious warp-around deck, and walk-in pantry The lower level was built as separate living quarters for John and Susan’s adult children who would often visit the estate. The downstairs features one-bedroom, one bath, a spacious living room and kitchenette and has its own separate entrance for privacy. The original De Cascabel Vineyard was planted by the noted vineyard manager Ron Mansfield of Goldbud Farms. The nine acres of include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Mourvèdre, Charbono, Pinot Grigio, Dolcetto, Petite Sirah and Merlot. These vineyards continue to be professionally managed by a well-known vineyard manager, producing above average tonnage of high-quality fruit. Every year all the fruit is sold to local and Napa Valley wineries at or above district average prices. The distinctive quality of fruit from this vineyard and others locally has earned national recognition as a designated AVA, American Viticultural Area, by the TTB a division under the U.S. Department of Treasury. Fairplay today features over 30 wineries and tasting rooms open to the public. Oakstone became one of the largest wineries in the area featuring a 10,000 sq. foot winery and tasting room. Unfortunately, the winery was destroyed by a fire in 2012. Oakstone continues the tradition of premium award-winning wines at affordable prices in a new nearby location. The footprint of the old Oakstone Winery remains. The 60X125 cement pad and the infrastructure for another winery is in place and waiting to be built. Other uses may be as an entertainment venue or wine storage facility. The Fairplay Vineyard House is a lovely recently remolded home for those seeking a rural lifestyle. The totally private downstairs guest home with separate entrance, is a perfect set up for the multi-generational family. The main house and the downstairs apartment have been evaluated by Airbnb and Vrbo as having significant income potential. The owned solar system reduces and special agriculture tax district, keeps expenses to a minimum Additional property features At the house: • 8-KW solar system generates more power than required by the house over the entire year • 20-KW backup generator with automatic transfer switch, with delayed start modules for the two air conditioning systems • Oversized 3-car garage with garage door openers and electric vehicle charging station. • Lower-level area with separate entrance, with living room/den, craft area, oversized bedroom, full bath, sink in granite countertop, with split system heat and air conditioning. • Native American grinding rocks and milling slick next to house. • Electrically operated iron gates, 32 feet wide. • Asphalt driveway, house not visible from roads, very private setting. In the Vineyard: • Nine acres of producing grapevines fully surrounded by 8 ft deer fencing: o 3.5 acres Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in 1981 o 2 acres of Merlot vines, planted in 1981 o 0.5 acres of Malbec, planted in 1996 o 0.5 acres of Charbono, planted in 1996 o 0.5 acres Pinot Grigio, planted in 1996 o 0.5 acres of Petite Sirah, planted in 1996 o 0.5 acres of Cabernet Franc, planted in 2001 o 0.5 acres of Dolcetto, grafted in 2008 o 0.5 acres of Mourvedre. grafted in 2015 At the winery slab • 60' x 125' concrete slab sloped to center drains, 900-gallon floor drainage storage tank with drain for tractor tank to apply to vineyard. • 8-foot-high retaining wall, 125' long with underground drainage • Surface drainage in front of and behind slab • Safety railings and chains on perimeter • Connection to wells and black--water septic system sized for commercial winery • 200-amp, 3-phase power • Fully surrounded by asphalt paving • Fully accessible by semi-truck and trailer