Happy Canyon

On approximately 102 acres of natural beauty set in a meadow of historic oaks trees, this stunning Italianate Villa is surrounded by cypress and olive trees. It’s classic architecture, designed by Peter Choate and its land will stand the test of time. In the prime Happy Canyon area of the Santa Ynez Valley, it is located in California’s Central Coast accessible from the Los Angeles and the Bay areas via U.S. 101 or by air. This is a safe haven for one that seeks peace and se-renity.

The approximately 6,600 square foot residence is entered through a walled courtyard. The owners integrated architectural details collected from years of touring the European countryside into this home. The great room, separated by an archway supported by antique wooden columns, has vaulted and beamed cathedral ceilings. French doors open to the courtyard, to gardens and to the pool. The dining area is designed for gourmet dining, entertaining on a grand scale or for intimate dining by the fireplace. The owner, a lover of fine wine and a gourmet chef, had the stove in the dining room with a prep kitchen behind it. There is a wine cellar and a half bath for guests.

The library has a fireplace, a wet bar and a spiral stairway to a loft office and reading room. The master bedroom has a fireplace, his and hers bath areas and closets along with a private walled-in patio. There are two additional bedrooms, one with a fireplace, both with en suite bathrooms. A help’s quarters is above one of the garages. Two garages have space for four vehicles and the laundry room has a spacious pantry and storage. There are a total of five fireplaces. 

The boutique Sangiovese vineyard fronts a charming building that includes two horse stalls, garage space for three vehicles, a separate study, library with a bathroom in-between. 

The land and the location make this a rare offering. The home is set in a meadow with a hillside oak forest as a backdrop. A country road accesses the crest of the hill that has a picnic grounds with 360’ views of the surrounding valley. This road continues into a valley of gentle mesas and meadows ideal for the equestrian and for all outdoor enthusiasts. 

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