Solvang

A ten-year venture by the present owners in collaboration with designer Michael Smith has produced one of the Santa Ynez Valley's most exciting vineyard estates.

A strong feeling of the Italian countyside pervades from the approach through vineyards and a wide allee of olive trees to the expansive villa overlooking a two acre pond with breathtaking views to the Santa Raphael mountains beyond.

Published in both House and Gardens and Santa Barbara Magazine, the house underwent an extensive and extraordinarily detailed architectural renovation emerging with the look and style of a centuries-old grand Tuscan home.  Stencilled ceilings, Venetian plastered walls, and limestone fireplaces acquired in Europe together with fabrics, furnishings and exquisite surfaces combine to evoke a sense of casual luxury with an element of sophistication.

Totally self sufficient, the 206 acre estate boasts beautiful Tuscan inspired gardens, complete equestrian facilities with barn, pastures and arena, huge salt water pool, two tennis courts, staff housing, a manager's residence and functionally practical farm buildings.

Eighty-four sustainable farmed acres produce extremely desirable and high quality grapes.  Preliminary plans are available for a 14,000 sq. ft. winery. Additional acreage is available for future vineyard expansion.

In and area of renowned horse farms and wineries, the Santa Ynez Valley is just thirty minutes from Santa Barbara and a scenic two hour drive from Los Angeles. This grand estate easily accessible for both business and pleasure.