River front 20+/- acre parcel with a charming, circa early 1900’s cattle barn and irrigated pastures.

In approximately 2007 the owners developed this parcel into three large pastures of almost 5 acres each, all 3-rail fencing with non-climb wire and fully irrigated. Each pasture also has 100 x 100 foot +/- catch pens with 8 feeders and automatic waterers. Additionally, the property includes 6 large and 4 smaller shaded sand paddocks.

Water is supplied by a newly installed water well of approximately 120 gallons per minute with a 7,500 above ground cistern and a micro-fertilization systems that can feed when the pastures are irrigated.

The owners professionally installed an all-weather farm road system throughout using a 6 inch road base and landscaped with trees and over 400 Texas Privets on the westerly border. The property is served by a newly installed 600 AMP electrical service.

Offered at $1,499,000

Charming board & bat CA Ranch home apprx. 2800 Sq.ft. which has benefited from extensive updates throughout by owners/designers; kitchen, bathrooms, roof, windows, doors, heat & air conditioning systems. The home sits on apprx. 2 acres, but looks out onto neighboring 25 acres of trees, pastures, vineyards & mountains. Marvelous quality lifestyle! Big property feel Small property up-keep!

 All information provided herein is deemed reliable, but has not been verified and we do not guarantee it. We recommend that buyer’s make their own inquiries.

 

Offered at $7,900,000

Overview:

Watch Hill Vineyard & Ranch is located in Los Alamos Valley, a relatively cool site about half-way between Santa Maria and Santa Ynez / Los Olivos.  This unique area is cooler than the Santa Ynez Valley but a bit warmer than the Santa Maria Valley.  The ranch is located on approximately 122 acres of verdant and rich ground, surrounded by cattle ranching and other vineyards. 

Originally the ranch was built in 1990 by one of the area’s legendary Thoroughbred breeders / trainers, Jack Dempsey, as his main headquarters.  He picked this spectacular parcel for his ranch, minutes from and easily accessible to the main north / south Hi-way 101, yet private and serenely quiet.  On this land he expertly chose “the spot” to place his manor home.  It takes in vistas of surrounding hills and vineyards and overlooks horse pastures, some of which are now planted in award winning vines.  Various buildings that complement the ranch include: a large barn and office, two employee residences, a stallion barn, an enclosed training arena and a large pole barn.

Main Home:

The main home, constructed as a traditional manor house, has well over 4000 square feet of living space on one level, plus additional footage in covered porches and a large three car garage.

The current owner installed a large pool set in expansive grass lawns and heated with solar panels.

Included in the main home:

The entry foyer opens to a Great Room / Living Room of approximately 20 x 40 feet with fireplace and views to the pool.  A wet bar room is accessed off this room.

A Formal Dining Room of approximately 12 x 20 feet has a unique, slightly curved east wall of windows which overlook a beautiful view of gardens and oak studded hills.  The dining area opens to both the Kitchen and Living Room. 

Kitchen of approximately 20 x 14 feet features a cooking island, a fireplace, an informal eating area, and a pantry. A full complement of cooking appliances and a well laid out arrangement for storage complete this area.

These rooms provide for great entertaining and traffic flow.

A wood paneled office / den of approximately 17 x 14 feet features built in bookcases and views of the grounds and surrounding hills to the south and east.

Bedroom Wing:

Guest (2): There are two well-appointed guest bedrooms, one of approximately 12 x 12 feet and another of approximately 15 x 13 feet.  Both are en-suite and look out to fabulous gardens and nearby hills through French doors.

Master: The Master wing includes a walk in closet, an attached office, views to the west and south and a large master bathroom.

Garage: The oversized three car garage opens to the mud room and laundry area which in turn flows into the kitchen.

The Ranch:

The property was originally designed as a well-functioning Thoroughbred farm, with a large barn, a stallion barn, and a covered arena.  There are miles of wood 3-rail fencing with non-climb wire, and ranch roads that weave throughout the property, providing access to all pastures and now through planted vineyards. 

18 Stall Barn:  This wood structure of over 5,500 square +/- feet has 18 stalls, a tack room, wash area, vet room, and a large “lounge / office area” of approximately 1300 square feet currently functioning as a non-permitted apartment.

Training Barn/Arena: This provides a covered working arena of approximately 64×50 feet.

A Breeding Barn: now used as a Workshop of approximately 30×40 feet.

Storage Barn: of approximately 34×40 feet.

Pole Barn: of approximately 30×100 feet used for equipment and hay storage

Employee Housing: There are two employee housing residences.  One has an attached garage is approximately 24×60 feet with 2 + bedrooms.  The second is approximately 14×50 feet with 2 bedrooms and has a small barn near.

The Vineyard:

Vineyard:  At Watch Hill there is a large main planting of about 20 acres and a smaller 2 acre steep hillside block called “Sam’s Vineyard.” The almost 20 acres was planted around 2002, mostly in Syrah varietals (see breakdown below) and is managed by Coastal Vineyard Care & Associates. In the ensuing years, the vineyard has developed a stellar reputation for outstanding fruit.  Local growers have gladly been purchasing each year’s crop. 

All information provided herein is deemed reliable, but has not been verified and we do not guarantee it. We recommend that buyer’s make their own inquiries.

Offered at $6,000,000 Temporarily Off Market

Overview:  The area in Santa Ynez Valley of Meadowlark Ranches is bordered by the Gainey Ranch / Vineyards, the multi-thousand acre Crawford Ranch and the Santa Ynez River with the magnificent Coastal mountain ranges providing a dramatic backdrop.

The home offers a contemporary and sophisticated design based on a western ranch vernacular.  There are 4 bedrooms, a large great room; a gourmet cooks kitchen, office, game room and impeccable construction.  The property is loaded with features, including a barn, a guest house, a detached 4 car garage plus an arena and pastures; everything was done with uncompromising quality.  In addition, very few properties in Santa Ynez Valley front on the River; this is one of them!

Main Home: 

 “Gourmet cook’s kitchen” including double sinks in double cook islands with French limestone countertops, high end appliances that include: a La Canche double oven with a five burner gas cook top (imported by seller from France), plus a Thermadore oven and microwave, a very large Sub Zero refrigerator, two Miele dishwashers, an under counter beverage refrigerator, a wine refrigerator and counters with appliance ‘garages’. The water is filtered through a high quality water purification system. 

There is a massive amount of wonderful storage with custom made cherry cabinetry throughout the kitchen and eating areas.

“Great room”:  The kitchen flows out and looks on to a very large great-room that features cherry wood detailing in the architectural roofing and spacious areas for lounging, entertaining and eating.  There are custom made mahogany settees, a fireplace and built in book / art shelves.

The room is connected to a sun room through bi-fold doors that allows flow to the living area and brings this area as a connection to the outside entertaining and pool area.

The ceiling is a clear, vertical grain Douglas fir and is beautifully crafted and finished.

Bedroom Wing:

Master bedroom:  A custom made mahogany floating wall separates his and hers closets and dressing areas.  Additionally there is another large walk-in closet and a luxurious master-bath with tub, a walk in shower, a commode room, and elegant his / hers sinks.

Three additional bedrooms:  Two have a “Jack and Jill bathroom” and there is a hall bathroom to serve the third bedroom.  The bathrooms have very high end cabinetry and fixtures.  A wonderful soaking tub is featured in the hall bath (see picture on web site).

A fabulous guest powder bath is accessed off the entry hall.

On the other end of the home, off the kitchen:

• Mud room with custom cabinets with a walk-in pantry / store room
• Laundry room has custom cabinets, double washer /dryer
• A large play / game room with custom cabinets and a full bathroom

Garage and Office / Gym: There is a 2 car attached garage and attached, an office / gym.

Other house features:

The Roof:  Metal, standing seam.

The Lighting: professionally designed and installed and of very high quality.  There is             floor up-lighting, ceiling and wall lighting, under cabinet where applicable.  The exterior lighting is also controlled from inside and beautifully lit.  The system is extensive (per seller, about- 350k was spent on lighting alone).  Most of it is a Lutron, centrally controlled system.  It is all energy friendly technology and it can be programed or be reprogrammed easily

European Hardware is used throughout.

All windows and doors were custom made.

Cabinetry throughout the home is masterfully handmade out of cherry, birch and mahogany at a cost of over 350k. 

Environmental friendly finishes (paint, stains) were applied throughout the home.

Water softening system:  on both main and guest houses.

A/V System and other electronics: the system is integrated into the house and controlled by any panel in the house or with individual remotes. The main panels also control the lighting, hvac, pool, security cameras.  There is also a wireless master panel which can move around the house / exterior and the system can be controlled by an app download onto an iPhone or ipad. There are built in speakers throughout, 3 hdtvs, cd/dvd/ipod, kaleidoscope (a video storage device), camera at front gate and front door, both integrated into the panels (when someone rings at the gate, the panel automatically shows them at the house panels).

Other Property Amenities:

Pool:  Recently built.  It has a full length powered cover.  The Pool filtration system is mineral based, more ecofriendly and healthy than traditional chlorine based or newer salt based pools.  The solar heating system sits on top of the car port.

Pool Cabana: Features a built in pizza oven, a fireplace, a grill, plus a cooking sink and refrigerator.

Guest house: A charming board and bat residence with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, water softening system and its own A/V system and separate septic system ~ and attached 2 car garage.

Barn: Two stall, with a storage room plus a feed or tack room.  The stalls can open to outside turn out.    

Four car detached garage plus a extra bay for a car or shop:  Adjacent to the horse barn.  The garage features custom carriage doors plus opposite automatic garage doors, allowing for a “drive through” ability.

Children’s play area:  features a sand box, a swing set, climbing web and see-saw, all professionally installed and surrounded by child-safe materials.

Solar Power System:  The property and the home have a state of the art system with a back-up battery pack.   It is designed to offset a large portion of the power expense at the property although the property is still connected to the PG&E “grid”.  However, the power generated is supplied to PG&E and netted against usage.  The backup batteries provide about 24hrs of power to the essential items in the house in the event of an outage (longer if the sun comes out before the outage is over).

Ranch Road:  An interior property / estate road was built using a hard packed/stone covered material and it provides a circumference drive, around the property.

Septic System:  both the main and guest houses have new concrete septic tanks.

Exterior Lighting:  including front parking areas, front walkway and wall lights, color lights at the top of the bank by the river and lighting around the rear exterior and the guest house.  At night it is spectacular, but sky friendly.

Front Gated Entrance:   features a custom built pergola and the key pad entry is connected to the interior security system and shows who is at the gate to the occupants.

Below, on the lower level of the property is a riding arena.  There are also two fenced pastures that are irrigated.

The access to the Santa Ynez River is unparalleled for this area.  Wildlife sightings and hiking and riding opportunities abound.

Landscaping 

The exterior project was enormous.  The entire property was re-graded.   The seller replaced the entire irrigation system.  Literally every plant was placed in a wire cage to protect from gophers. The entire yard also has wire under the grass, which is why there are no gopher holes. The seller added a small fruit orchard and a raised bed vegetable garden and a rock creek in the front, and olive trees, pomegranates, guava around the property.   Oklahoma stone is used extensively through the custom hardscape.

Utilities:

• Gas: Propane
• Electric: PG&E utility
• Phone: Verizon
• Water: Meadowlark Water Association, a private mutual water company serving Meadowlark properties.

Offered at $6,000,000

All information provided herein is deemed reliable, but has not been verified and we do not guarantee it. We recommend that buyer’s make their own inquiries.

Opportunity to acquire a single level home in sought after Villa Coronada.  The home has 2 bedrooms plus a den, a large great room with fireplace, kitchen with breakfast area that overlooks gardens.  It is open and light and surrounded by greenery.  There is also a community pool and spa.

Living Room.

Dining Room.

Kitchen

Master Bedroom.

Villa Coronado Community Pool.  All information provided herein is deemed reliable, but has not been verified and we do not guarantee it. We recommend that buyer’s make their own inquiries.

The Ranch Property:
Unique, elegant and stunningly beautiful 20 acre +/- ranch estate. The home took its design inspiration from the Grecian Revival era of architecture in the early years of our country’s formation (1810 – 1840).

For those seeking a finer quality of life ~ the breathtaking 360˚ views are matched by the exceptional craftsmanship, stunning beauty and unparalleled attention to detail throughout this property.

The home had a stunning remodel and update in 2005-2006 and blends traditional influences with all the modern conveniences. At that time the infra structure and operational parts of the ranch were updated and improved. The barn and second residence were also updated at that time.

The Area:
Rancho Ynecita is a double gated area comprising 20+/- acre ranches with a common riding trail system, a very reasonable mutual water company and is centrally located to all areas of the Valley. It is also located in the prime Los Olivos School District.

Property Specifics:

A gracious Entry

• Powder Room
• Coat Closet
• Leads to the Great Room
• Opens to the formal Dinning rooms and Game Room
• Fully accessible music system controlling the home

A cook’s dream Kitchen! 

• Highlighting two large center islands with Carrera marble tops
• Beautiful custom cabinetry with black granite counter tops
• Miele dishwasher,
• Two SubZero refrigerator drawers in one of the islands, plus a SubZero refrigerator / freezer, & beverage refrigerator,
• Wolf Range with 4 burners, griddle and grill and featuring a pot filler faucet
• A walk-in pantry with motion sensor light
• Informal / breakfast eating area

Butler’s Pantry

• With locking “safe room” and walk-in closet for valuables
• Wine Closet for 150+ bottles plus room for cases

Large Great Room

• Nearly 39’ long
• Features a stone fireplace
• Exposed formal beamed ceiling
• Walk behind entertaining bar with professional glass shelving, lighting, bar refrigerator and ice machine
• Opens to fabulous screened veranda

Screened Veranda

• Nearly 39’ long
• Two Hunter ceiling fans
• Painting of Longview and surrounding countryside on veranda wall\
• Opens out to the pool and gardens ~ great area for entertaining!

Formal Dining Room

• With special molding detail
• Views to the west and south

Game room / Library

• Fireplace
• Custom molding and wainscoting features
• Custom book shelves

Master Bedroom Wing

• Large bedroom with a covered veranda looking east and to the pool
• Spacious bathroom with jade fixtures
• Additional office
• Two walk-in closets
• Gym

Wood paneled Office

• Near Master Wing

Two bedroom children or guest wing

• Each en-suite

Media room

• Potentially could be converted to 4th bedroom
• Has its own bath
• Automatic solar shades for complete black out

Further Home Highlights:

• Laundry room
• Many 13’ ceilings with 4-stage crown moldings
• Hard yellow pine floors
• Wi – Fi thru the house
• Steve Handelman hand made exterior lighting
• Home sound system has volume control in each room
• Security system and fire sprinkler system
• 2 HVAC ~ One for each side of the house
• Solar Water Heater booster

Grounds:

Swimming Pool & Spa

• Built by Al Cooper in 2007
• Sweeping Valley Views
• Leads out to the gardens

Landscape and Fruit Orchard

• Professionally planted and irrigated
• Several varietals of producing fruit trees
• Irrigation system on timers

Other Property Amenities:

Separated from the main home is a large Kentucky-style Barn with:

• Legal Second residence, its own address: 2993 Calle Bonita on 2^nd story of approximately 1200 sq. ft.
• Currently designed with 4 large stalls
• Barn can be retro-fitted for up to 10 stalls
• Tack Room
• Vet room
• Studio apartment
• Rear of the barn is a huge area for vehicle and/or tool storage / shop
• Detached from the barn is another equipment structure with 3 separate bays

Further Property Highlights:

• Back up generator designed to automatically come on once a week to run system
• Large 1000 gallon Propane tank
• Water:  The property has its own private well plus access to HOA community well
• Fenced and cross-fenced with 3-rail wood fencing
• Large rolling dry pastures for great free exercise
• Wonderful riding trail access from your entry
• Curbs on the paved drive

All information provided herein is deemed reliable, but has not been verified and we do not guarantee it. We recommend that buyer’s make their own inquiries.

The current owners commissioned Michael Palladino, senior partner and design architect in Richard Meier’s Los Angeles office to create a contemporary home in keeping with the materials, colors and context of the natural landscape. The result is a sophisticated house grounded in the western architectural vernacular that exemplifies modernist principles of form following function. It achieves the ideal of architecture that is comfortable to live in and architecture as art.

The two-year building process required an unusual precision and workmanship from both contractor and crew.Nestled into a hill, the house commands outstanding views of the surrounding countryside. It is characterized by the harmonious scale of its rooms in a layout that provides both privacy and inviting social spaces – all suffused with natural light from windows designed to frame the spectacular views.

The home has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, a full guest suite and 2 half baths. There is a completely appointed Chef’s eat-in-kitchen, formal living, dining and family rooms, private sitting room, office, and exercise room with views from all rooms in every direction.Property amenities include a salt- water pool and, removed from the home, an 8 stall equestrian stable, a large hay / equipment barn, irrigated pastures and a ranch manager’s home. In an area known for its quality wine production, the property could have vineyard potential.

The landscaping was conceived to provide a transition from the surrounding hills to a more cultivated environment. In addition to oaks and sycamores, a large olive orchard leads up to and surrounds the house and extensive grounds in which drought tolerant Mediterranean and native plants give way to the refinement of roses and lawn in the gardens closest to the house.

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Offered at $1,995,000

A gated ranch estate with an updated, Spanish style 4 bedroom home

Features a separate office, formal dining room, large kitchen and family room and below ground wine room.

A trellised porch on the south side of the home

overlooks a fabulous Ken Delunas Pool, Spa and Koi Pond.

Large riding arena, 8 stall shed row barn and a large car/shop barn in addition. The horses are turned out in fenced sand & grass paddocks.

• Great Room: 27 x 17 •  Kitchen: 21 x 17 •  Dining Room: 13 x 16 •  Office: 12 x 14 •  Master Bedroom: 18 x 18 •  Bedroom 2: 19 x12 •  Bedroom 3: 12 x 17 with a 4 x 6 alcove •  Bedroom 4: 12 x 1 •  (1) Master Bath: has full complement of a steam shower with multiple heads •  (1) Full Bath •  (1) ¾ Bath •  (1) ½ Bath •  8 Stall Shed Row Barn •  Large Car / Shop Barn has 3 bonus rooms inside

All information provided herein is deemed reliable, but has not been verified and we do not guarantee it. We recommend that buyer’s make their own inquiries.

Offered at $13,500,000

Visit www.HappyCanyonRoad.com web site

This elegant and secluded 116 acre contemporary estate is located in the wine country of the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Known for its bucolic scenery, equestrian farms and quality of life, Santa Ynez is a short drive from Santa Barbara and only 2 hours from Los Angeles.
 
The current owners commissioned Michael Palladino, senior partner and design architect in Richard Meier’s Los Angeles office to create a contemporary home in keeping with the materials, colors and context of the natural landscape. The result is a sophisticated house grounded in the western architectural vernacular that exemplifies modernist principles of form following function. It achieves the ideal of architecture that is comfortable to live in and architecture as art.

 All information provided herein is deemed reliable, but has not been verified and we do not guarantee it. We recommend that buyer’s make their own inquiries.

Offered at $2,700,000

Rare prime commercial corner in Santa Ynez, this long time owned property is offered for the first time in over 25 years! The property consists of 19,602 sq. ft parcel located on the NW corner of Sagunto & Faraday.

The corner contains an existing Chevron Service Station; the sale does not include the business, however a short term lease-back may be considered. Zoned C-2.