Wow House: Joe Montana's Calistoga Equestrian Estate

CALISTOGA, CA —Live like a prince . . . or a star quarterback. This home was built over five years, completed in 2003 and belongs to former NFL star Joe Montana and wife Jennifer. The Mediterranean villa, with plenty of amenities for the horseman or horsewoman, was inspired by Joe and Jennifer's travels through Italy and France.

The property includes 500 acres, a 9,700-square-foot main house, guesthouse, stables and a vineyard.

The main home, which is surrounded by a moat, features arched doorways, wood-beamed ceilings and walls of glass that open out to decks and patios.

The home includes a living room, family room, dining room and kitchen with an island and breakfast room. There also is a 3,500-bottle wine cellar. The home has three bedrooms, three en suite bathrooms and one powder room.

Most of the contents of the home, from furniture to architectural features, statuary and landscape ornamentation were imported from France, including: antique marble floors, window and door surrounds, sinks, fireplaces, ironwork torchères, mantels and 16th-century iron gates.

The property also includes: a two-bedroom guesthouse and spa, two-bedroom caretaker cottage, gym and sport court, five-car garage, pool, pond and bocce court.

Built as an equestrian estate, the grounds also feature riding trails, stables and a large equestrian facility with an arena. There are two streams on the property.

• Address: , Calistoga, California
• Price: $24,500,000
• Square Feet: 9700
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2003
• Features: Built over a 5 year period and completed in 2003, the sellers were inspired to build this villa by their travels throughout Italy and France. Most of the contents of the home, from furniture to architectural features, statuary and landscape ornamentation were imported from France. These include antique marble floors, window and door surrounds, sinks, fireplaces, ironwork torcheres, mantels, and 16th century iron gates. Also listed as MLS# 321049647 in Sonoma County

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