Presilla Ridge, a Cinematic Hilltop Estate
Santa Rosa Valley, California
For filmmakers searching for exceptional architecture, expansive landscapes, and the freedom to create without the visual distractions of surrounding development, this contemporary estate in Santa Rosa Valley is a remarkable find. Designed by architect Ebbe Videriksen, AIA, the 5,100-square-foot residence occupies 8.33 gated acres overlooking a sweeping panorama of mountains and valleys, with distant ocean views. Its striking modernist design, flat rooflines, and walls of glass establish a distinctive visual identity, while the property's elevated position provides extraordinary opportunities for wide establishing shots, aerial photography, and scenes framed against the Southern California landscape. Just an hour from Los Angeles, it combines the appeal of a secluded architectural retreat with the practical advantages of a production location within reach of the city's film industry.
Inside, the architecture is equally compelling on camera. Soaring ceilings, generous proportions, and floor-to-ceiling glass bring daylight deep into the living areas, creating opportunities to frame intimate performances against the vast landscape beyond. A long, open living room features contemporary artwork, warm wood paneling, a linear fireplace, and sculptural furnishings, with enough depth for wide compositions, dialogue scenes, and camera movement. Sliding glass doors connect the interiors to extensive terraces, allowing scenes to move naturally between inside and outside. Beyond the house, a dramatic swimming pool, geometric walkways, landscaped gardens, and nearly two acres of Mandarin orange groves provide distinctly different settings within the same property. The terraces are particularly appealing for filming, with their clean architectural lines, outdoor seating areas, and uninterrupted mountain views offering striking backgrounds for both daytime and evening sequences.
The estate would be a convincing setting for sophisticated contemporary dramas, psychological thrillers, and character-driven stories in which architecture and isolation play an important role. Its visual character recalls the carefully composed modern residences of Ex Machina, the affluent California world of Big Little Lies, and the architectural sophistication of The Glass House. There is also something of The White Lotus in the relationship between the immaculate poolside terraces, spectacular scenery, and the possibility of tension beneath an apparently idyllic setting. The property's versatility is part of its appeal: it could convincingly represent a successful architect's private residence, a secluded retreat for an influential family, or the imposing home of a character whose wealth and privacy are central to the plot.
Beyond its appearance, the property has considerable practical advantages: ample crew parking, a four-car garage, room for base camp, open skies suitable for permitted drone work, and no immediate neighbors intruding into the principal landscape views. With day-rate availability and a responsive local host, this Santa Rosa Valley estate brings together architectural distinction, remarkable scenery, and the working space filmmakers need to turn an ambitious visual concept into a production.
Contact this film location today to book it for your next film or television production.
