Santa Ynez Valley is located about two hours’ drive north of Los Angeles and just a short trip inland from Santa Barbara. Bordered by dramatic mountain ranges, the Valley draws visitors from around the world, who come to experience its spectacular, wide open, natural beauty. 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 carefully measured growth. 

 

The Valley averages about 16 inches of rainfall per year and the hills and pastures turn a rich green. Springtime brings fields of lupine and poppies. During summer, afternoon breezes from the Pacific Ocean moderate the temperatures; it is the combination of cool nights and mornings with warm days that has made Santa Ynez an ideal and unique climate for growing premium wine grapes. The Valley is also one of the last of the true great equestrian areas, with all disciplines and dozens of breeds represented. State-of-the-art veterinary facilities and top veterinary care are all centrally located.

 

Designed and built in 1981 and set on over 44 acres, the ranch is ideally located in a central but yet very private part of the Santa Ynez Valley and offers breath-taking views of the Coastal Mountain Ranges, the neighboring 10,000-acre Alisal Ranch as well as adjacent vineyards. 

 

The property is fenced and cross-fenced into irrigated pastures, with water supplied by the Santa Ynez Water District, made available for irrigation at attractive agricultural rates. 

 

A large classic center aisle barn frames a marvelous core farm operation. Presently run as a thoroughbred breeding operation, the facility could house any variety of equestrian uses that a new owner may wish to pursue.

 

The property might also be a first class vineyard / winery estate, based on its zoning and proximity to neighboring producing vineyards.

The entirety of the ranch was designed and built with the highest demand for quality.

 

Designed and built in 1981, the spacious and charming English manor-style home features random-plank wood floors, vaulted tongue and groove ceilings, stunning cherry cabinetry throughout, and views of pastureland, mountains and vineyards.

 

·         Bedrooms:

Master bedroom: 27 x 19

Bedroom #2: 13 x 13

Bedroom #3: 14 x 13

Bedroom #4: Upstairs library leading to 38 x 13 suite. This area is perfect for a family play room, an office or a guest quarters.

 

·         Bathrooms:

Two full bathrooms, two ¾ baths, and a ½ bath / powder room

 

·         Kitchen: 12 x 17

Featuring beautifully built cherry cabinets, a center cooking island, wood floors, six-burner Wolf range, and a Sub-zero refrigerator 

 

·         Dining Room ~ Informal: 13.6 x 18.6

 

·         Dining Room ~ Formal:            14 x 18

 

·         Formal Living Room with fireplace: 19 x 18 with an additional 11 x 18 music room

 

·         Study / family area with wonderful stone fireplace ~ irregular in shape

 

·         Den: 14 x 17

 

·         Media / Play Room: 20 x 20

 

·         Laundry room and garage / carport area

 

·         Two large attic areas provide huge storage opportunities

 

***room measurements are approximate and buyer is advised to verify accuracy for their own benefit and use

 

The Pool with entertaining area and fireplace

 

A detached guest-house near the pool provides comfortable and charming accommodations for friends or family.

 

·         Main Barn ~

30+/- stalls, help quarters, a 3 room office suite, veterinary area, tack room, wash rack, and laundry area **

 

·         Additional Central aisle barn ~

Approximately 3500 square feet, adjacent to the main barn  **

 

·         Hay Barn ~

Approximately 4000 square feet, offering large amount of storage area   **

 

·         Pasture ~

Approximately 25 pastures/paddocks ranging from about ½ acre to 5+/- acres, as well as dozens of smaller pens.

 

·         Irrigation ~

Some of the ranch is irrigated with an automated system of pop-up underground sprinklers (installed in 2006) as well as above-ground aluminum pipe, and water guns that are run by heavy-duty 3-inch hose.

 

·         Technology ~

High-end Internet cameras provide live video feeds from foaling stalls and paddocks to a password protected website.

 

·         Equipment ~

Property includes a tractor with numerous attachments, two motorized lawnmowers, farm utility vehicle, two golf carts, irrigation equipment, and dozens of high quality tools and farm implements.

 

 ** See agent re: permit status for barns ~ square foot sizes of structures are approximate

 

A lush mix of lawn and formal gardens, as well as a wonderful variety of large trees and other mature plantings surround the home. Strategic pruning has been performed routinely to maintain the beauty and longevity of the trees, including where needed, cabling the major limbs of the important specimen trees. Wonderful garden fountains are strategically placed around the house. During the summer months, boysenberry and blackberry plantings produce great quantities of delectable fruit.

 

AG- I-20

 

Santa Ynez District Water

Propane

Electricity served by PG&E

DSL Internet access provided by Verizon; numerous Internet access points on the property provide excellent wireless connectivity throughout the house, guest house, pool area, and main barn