Robin Williams’ Estate Goes Up For Sale
When Robin Williams passed away earlier this year, he left behind Villa Sorriso (“villa of smiles”), a 640-acre Napa vineyard estate of breathtaking beauty. The estate was initially listed some months ago for $29.9 million; now the price has been dropped to $25.9 million.
Situated in the heart of America’s most-celebrated winemaking region, Villa Sorriso features 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms (plus 4 half-baths) over 20,000 square feet of Portuguese limestone-clad gorgeousness. It sports views of the Mayacamas and Vaca mountains, and over 18 acres of vineyards producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc varietals. In addition, there are 100 productive olive trees. There’s a 3,200 square foot caretaker’s home, a 9-stall horse barn, tennis courts, a spring-fed pond, hiking and walking trails, and more land for potential planting. There’s an oversized infinity pool and a sculpture garden.
Indoors, there’s a safe room, 12-seat movie theater, bell tower, library, family room, and elevator. The cellar is climate controlled, with ample space for art or wine. Classical elements abound, including loggias, arched entryways, and rotundas. Luxury touches are everywhere: inlaid wood paneling on the walls, marble floors, Venetian plaster walls, windows of stunning art glass, mahogany doors, and stone terraces.
Every possible nod to comfort and opulence has been anticipated, and no expense has been spared. This is a home of rare, overwhelming loveliness, never mind its connection to one of America’s most-beloved actors.
The home is accessible by private plane from Napa’s airport, and is a brief car ride from some of San Francisco’s world-class attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge.
Williams, beloved for his roles in Aladdin, Patch Adams, Good Will Hunting, and others, took his own life this past August. He had Villa Sorriso built for him in 2003 by David Gast.
