Alluring A-frame by the Sea

A‐frame residential retreats have the makings of enchanting architectural icons in their own right.

Prized for their modest yet timeless style and straightforward design and building materials, A‐frames make for an economical housing option. Typically, they are built in the mountains, where their steep, angled roofs are ideal for sloughing off snow and ice.

But our most recent A‐frame find, a captivating mid-century gem located in Sonoma County's Jenner‐by‐the‐Sea, sits along the mouth of the Russian River, doubling its view with riverfront vistas and spectacular seaside scenery.

Built in 1955, this appealing A‐frame sits along the riverbank at 10841 Hereford Drive in Jenner, and is offered at $864,000 by Vanguard Properties.

It's rare to find a home in a setting that blends such a variety of natural beauty. Drone photos capture the home in its environment, cradled by mountains and water, and warmed by the sun. And it also has "a boundless, million‐dollar view of the Pacific Ocean," according to listing agents John Genovese and Richard Lester.

"Unbelievable outlooks adorn every window, a‐wash in a dazzling spectacle of light and color," their listing write‐up continues. "Authentic architectural living is accentuated by the original interiors that provide a significant and rarely available vintage canvas that's an extraordinary opportunity for any A‐frame enthusiast."

Jenner is a tiny coastal town (population 136!) known for its cool climate and eco‐tourism. Goat Rock Beach is a popular destination, as is the Jenner Inn, built along the coastline by Swedish boat builders in the 1940s.

Wildlife abounds around the Jenner Estuary, home to migratory birds, bald eagles, osprey, harbor seals, pelicans, egrets, blue herons, and other sea birds.

Appearing larger than its compact 1,040 square feet, this A‐frame features soaring, open‐beam ceilings, two bedrooms, two baths (one a full bath), a garage, and two uncovered parking spaces.