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Passionate vintner Robert Mondavi has listed his Napa Valley, Calif., estate for $25 million. In the heart of wine country, the nearly 60-acre property is stamped with patios, stone walls and native oak trees. Designed by architect Cliff May and influenced by California Spanish-Mexican ranches, the main residence has qualities of a delectable wine — smooth and easy flowing. You’ll be impressed from the moment you enter through the antique front door. Interior spaces include a formal dining room, a chef’s kitchen and a living room accented by a 50-foot indoor swimming pool and spa. An added feature of this home is the tower, which offers panoramic views of the vineyards beyond.

Source: Jane Garassino & Chuck Sawday, Pacific Union International, St. Helena, Calif.

Actors Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford have placed their San Marino, Calif., home on the market for $6.7 million. The Italian Renaissance Revival has a touch of old and new among its 5,593-square-foot main residence and more than 1-acre property. From original, formal gardens that enhance the rear grounds and  leaded-glass walls with stained-glass inserts displaying the crests of the residence’s original owners, the historic detailing in this home dates back to 1924. Modern appointments, including oversized windows, French doors, a guesthouse, pool and a spa, complete this offering.

Source: Richard von Ernst, Jennifer Parker-Stanton, Sotheby’s International Realty, Pasadena, Calif.; Kerin Cantwell, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, San Marino, Calif.

— Lauren Varga

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