Over two decades after his death at age 77, a chunk of Charles M. Schulz’s onetime Northern California estate is newly available. The legendary cartoonist, the creator of the iconic Peanuts comic strip, acquired a bucolic 28-acre property in the Sonoma County town of Sebastopol in the early 1960s at the height of his career. The residence came to be known as Coffee Grounds, for its locale on Coffee Lane. The part of the estate where Schulz’s studio stood on the since-subdivided property was sold last year for nearly $4 million, and now the custom-built main home on an adjacent parcel is up for grabs for a dash under $3.3 million.
Occupied by Schulz and his family from the mid-1960s until the early ’70s, following their move from Minnesota to California, the midcentury-modern home was last sold in 1985 to the late artist Jack Stuppin and his wife Diane and subsequently underwent extensive renovations. Originally designed by local architecture firm Steele & Van Dyk, the redwood, Douglas fir, and lava stone structure features a total of six bedrooms and seven baths in a little more than 6,800 square feet of living space that still retains a retro Jack-and-Jill bath sporting a vintage hair-washing sink from Schulz’s tenure.
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The open-plan interiors contain a sunken living area alongside a dining area with a piano.
Tucked away on over nine acres of land surrounded by mature trees and vineyards, about 15 minutes west of Santa Rosa, the split-level residence is highlighted by a fireside living room that steps up to a combination entertaining and dining area that has sliding glass doors opening to an expansive deck. An adjacent kitchen is outfitted with an eat-in island topped with ceramic tile and a breakfast nook.
Elsewhere is a primary suite displaying a massive double-sided white brick fireplace that connects to a lounge area with access to a private deck, as well as a walk-in closet and a bath sporting dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower. There’s also an office space, along with a lower level that currently houses a game room and a wine cellar.
A flagstone sundeck surrounds the swimming pool, which is set against dense greenery.
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Outdoors, the picturesque grounds are laced with gardens and host a swimming pool encased within a flagstone sundeck. Elsewhere are a seasonal pond, pastures, and sculptures of Snoopy and Woodstock created in Shulz’s honor. Rounding it all out is a separate guesthouse, plus an attached two-car garage and a carport that can accommodate up to four vehicles.
The listing is held by Maria Marchetti and Sonya Hollander of Sotheby’s International Realty.
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