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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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Main Home:: |
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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. |
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These rooms provide for great entertaining and traffic flow. |
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Included in the main
home: |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
Garage: The oversized
three car garage opens
to the mud room and
laundry area which in
turn flows into the
kitchen. |
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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.
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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. |
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Master: The Master wing includes a walk in closet, an attached office, views to the west and south and a large master bathroom. |
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The Ranch: |
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The property was
originally designed
as a
well-functioning
Thoroughbred farm,
with a large barn, a
stallion barn, and a
covered arena.
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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. |
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18 Stall Barn:
This wood structure of
over 5,500 square +/-
feet has 18 stalls, a
tack room, wash area,
vet room... |
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...and a large
“lounge / office area”
of approximately 1300
square feet currently
functioning as a
non-permitted apartment. |
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Training Barn/Arena:
This provides a covered working arena of approximately 64×50 feet. |
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A Breeding Barn: now used as a Workshop of approximately 30×40 feet.
Storage Barn: of approximately 34×40 feet. |
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Pole Barn: of approximately 30×100 feet used for equipment and hay storage. |
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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. |
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The Vineyard: |
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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. |
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In the ensuing years,
the vineyard has
developed a stellar
reputation for
outstanding fruit. Local
growers have gladly been
purchasing each year’s
crop. |
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Watch
Hill Vineyard & Ranch is located
in Los Alamos Valley
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Offered at $7,900,000 |
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All information provided is
deemed reliable, but we do not
guarantee it.
We recommend that buyers make
their own inquiries. |
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