Solvang

Happy Canyon Ranch
(Westerly Stud Farm)

A Magical Ranch in Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley

ADDRESS:   1550 Alisos Avenue, Santa Ynez, California 93460
LAND AREA: Approximately 204.18 total acres 
ZONING:      AG 100 

The Area:Santa Ynez Valley is located up the Coast, about two hours North of Los Angeles and just a short drive from Santa Barbara.  It is a spectacularly beautiful, wide-open valley bordered by dramatic mountains.  Quaint townships offer fine dining, cafes and wine tasting.  This classic California landscape of ranches, vineyards and graceful lifestyle has been well protected; successfully integrating the preservation of this natural beauty with measured growth.  The Valley averages about 16 inches of rainfall per year, the hills and pastures turn a deep, rich green for many months and springtime brings fields of lupine and poppies.  During the summer months, afternoon breezes from the Pacific Ocean moderate the temperatures and it is this combination of cool nights and mornings with warm days that has made this an ideal and unique climate for growing premium wine grape.

The Farm:Originally, the Stud Farm was part of a large 4000 acre ranch owned and built by Fletcher Jones, co-founder of Computer Science Corporation.  The ranch was later split up; a large part, over 3000 acres of it became what is now known as the Santa Barbara Thoroughbred Association, which today has about 30+ individual parcels.  However, this 205 +/- acres on offer is not part of that Association and is the site of the original Stud Farm operation.

The property has 2 wells, a pond, two sets of double wide automatic entry gates, a riding arena, and a paved Airplane Landing Strip  (approximately 1900 feet) that is also used as an onsite road.  The property is perimeter fenced (200+ acres!) and cross-fenced into numerous pastures.   The Farm is unique and offers tremendous value because in a surrounding area of large parcels (100 acre zoning) the property comprises 7 parcels – 5 parcels have Santa Barbara County Certificate of Compliances and 2 parcels have “conditional certificates”.  However, please note:  All parcels are presently in AG Preserve Status – Under Cancellation.   (See agent for further details)

FARM IMPROVEMENTS: 

Main Residence: APN:  141-080-17 
  Approximately 10.45 acres
  5 bedrooms / 4 baths with a
  Approximately 3600 square feet
  Swimming Pool and Koi Pond    
 
Manager’s Residence:  On APN:  141-080-10
  3 bedroom / 2 baths

Employee Housing: APN:  141-080- 18/20
  Duplex – 2 bedrooms – 1 bath each

10 Stall Barn with: APN:  141-080- 18/20
Shaped in a semi circle around a grass courtyard with a flagpole in the center, this barn has been beautifully renovated.  It comprises 10 stalls, a wonderfully remodeled, large 2-room office area with full bathroom, a Tack room and wine storage room.   It is approximately 3,900 square feet
    
Round Foaling Barn:  APN:  141-080- 18/20

Stallion Barn:  APN:  141-080- 18/20

Storage Barn: APN:  141-080- 18/20
  Approximately 1,500 square feet

Equipment Shed: APN:  141-080- 18/20
    3 sided – Approximately 1,800 square feet

Hanger:  APN:  141-080- 18/20
  Approximately 3,600 square feet
  Price: Upon Request 

NOTE:  All square footages and acreages are approximate.  All of the above data MUST be verified by buyer.  The property has been extensively renovated between 1999 and 2002.

Acreage and/or square footage has not been verified by seller or listing agent. If this is important to buyer, buyer should investigate and verify.

For further information see:  http://www.westerlystudfarms.com