Santa Ynez

"Terra di Paradiso”

Santa Ynez Valley

A mere two hours north of Los Angeles, one is enveloped in a landscape of vineyards, horse ranches, farms and schoolhouses.  You travel back in time where simple pleasures, open spaces, mossy oaks, grassy fields, seas of blue lupine, bright orange poppies and warm sunny days are found.  It seems impossible that such a place still exists in 21st Century California.  The Santa Ynez Valley has become the best kept secret of the celebrity crowd.  All who are fortunate enough to live here closely guard its quiet serenity. 

The Property:

Situated in the prestigious Meadowlark Ranch is one of the Valley’s finest five acre estates, “Terra di Paradiso”, Italian for “Land of Paradise”.  This stunning, Tuscan inspired vineyard estate is accessed by a single private road that winds past vineyards, grazing land, and the panorama of the Santa Ynez Mountains.  Enter through iron gates to an olive tree lined drive past the boutique “Super Tuscan” vineyard which leads you to a gracious motor court and sprawling lawn.

Arriving at the home transports you to a time and place where a slower, more relaxed lifestyle was cherished.  The warm and inviting home was initially conceptualized by Sophie Calvin whose distinctive architectural eye is seen throughout the exquisite details of the impressive 4 bedroom 4 ½ bath home.  The interior spaces by DeSignare reflect an eclectic, warm and comfortable style.  An open floor plan, soaring ceilings, and views from every room, combined with extensive outdoor living, are why you want to call this your own.  

Spend your afternoons swimming in the salt water pool and spa and enjoying a playful game of bocce.  Enjoy a slow dinner under the wisteria covered pergola made from the bountiful produce of the estate’s organic raised garden beds.  Afterward sit by the outdoor fire and watch the sunset light up the sky with color as a fitting prelude to the millions of visible stars in the brilliant night sky. 

Invite your friends and family to share this slice of paradise while staying in the private 2 bedroom, two bath second residence which has its own vineyard and mountain views. With the two neighboring properties totaling thousands of acres, you can have the “away from it all” feeling while only being a 5 minute drive to the best that Santa Ynez has to offer: shopping, highly acclaimed restaurants, top-rated schools, wineries, and horse ranches; and only 30 minutes from Santa Barbara.

The property is part of the prestigious Los Olivos AVA as well as Meadowlark Ranch. Water service is provided by private low cost wells.  The boutique vineyard is producing its second vintage with renowned winemaker, Steve Clifton.   Live the dream you have always imagined!