Woodstock Ranch in Santa Ynez, California, is a personal equestrian group providing peaceable nation residing inside some 2,400 acres. Previous-growth oak timber dot hillsides inexperienced from the winter rains. Spring brings shiny patches of wildflowers. Cattle meander lazily in the summertime solar.
For some householders, whose parcels vary from about 20 to 60 acres, fencing retains horses in their very own particular person pastures. For others, fences hold the cows out.
“Cattle brazenly graze the ranch,” says itemizing agent Michelle Glaus of Village Properties. However it’s the horses and their riders who profit probably the most. “Miles of maintained trails alongside roadway right-of-ways enable lengthy, uninterrupted rides with out gates.”
Set within the foothills of the San Rafael Mountains, the group’s location subsequent to the almost 5,900-acre Sedgwick Reserve accounts for the number of wildlife as nicely. Deer, bobcats, foxes, badgers and rabbits make the protect their dwelling and might typically be noticed inside Woodstock Ranch.
Among the many handful of properties at present on the market is a French country-influenced property on 20 acres. “The house’s location, tucked into the hillside vs. a ridge line, offers unbelievable privateness,” Glaus says, “and safety from the afternoon winds.”
Inbuilt 2007, the reenvisioned home at 4199 Tims Street is newer for the world, she says, the place most properties have been constructed within the Eighties. “As such, the house has fashionable conveniences and security options, together with fireplace sprinklers, all through.”
A wraparound veranda defines the bottom of the two-story farmhouse, which has a large balcony above. French doorways entry the areas from each ranges.
Three units of outsized glass doorways and an abundance of home windows convey pure mild into the open-concept residing areas on the principle ground. Hand-hewn beams, wide-plank cedar flooring, fantastic millwork, customized cabinetry and a wood-burning fire are among the many particulars.
The kitchen is supplied with a big middle island, high-end home equipment, marble counter tops and walk-in pantry.
The upstairs main suite encompasses a fire, sitting space, outsized marble bathe and soaking tub. Two extra bedrooms with a shared toilet full the highest ground.
The basement incorporates the laundry room and a bonus space that may very well be used to accommodate friends or as a recreation room. An elevator serves all three ranges.
The room above the outsized indifferent three-car storage is outfitted as an overflow bunkhouse with a kitchenette and residing and eating areas.
A swimming pool has a spa. An out of doors eating space features a built-in barbecue, tv and wood-burning fire.
“The house is well-suited for a big household or somebody wanting the flexibility to accommodate household and pals,” says Glaus, who envisions it working as a full-time residence or weekend retreat. There’s ample area close to the home for a kitchen backyard or barn.
Connoisseur eating places in Santa Ynez and Los Olivos are inside a 15-minute drive. Wineries are additionally close by.
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