Longview Ranch Estate

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-degree views are matched by the exceptional craftsmanship, stunning beauty and unparalleled attention to detail throughout this property.

Price: $3,650,000
Location: Santa Ynez, CA
Living area:  2032    Bedrooms: 3  Baths: 2.5
Land: 8.14 acres or 17 acres
Horse facilities:  Pastures, fenced fields, barn currently designed with 4 large stalls
Barn can be retro-fitted for up to 10 stalls

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

Separated from the main home is a large Kentucky-style Barn with legal Second residence with its own address on 2nd story of approximately 1200 sq. ft.
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
Curbs on the paved drive

HORSE FACILITIES

A large Kentucky-style Barn
Legal Second residence with its own address on 2nd story of approximately 1200 sq. ft.
Currently designed with 4 large stalls but can be retro-fitted for up to 10 stalls
Tack Room
Vet room
Studio apartment
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