This Property is listed with Patty Murphy. For more information please visit her web site by clicking here.
Overlooking the Santa Ynez River and San Rafael Mountains, is Rancho Encantado a 125 +-
acre ranch with unsurpassed elegance and serenity. Only minutes from Santa bBarbara and the
California Riviera, is an area of world class vineyards and historic cattle ranches. Villa
Encantada lies in the heart of the santa ynez valley bounded by thousands of acres of
protected land.
Designed with an old world ambiance, this 10,000 square foot hacienda compound offers
gracious California living and outdoor entertaining. Inspired architecture incorporates the
Santa Barbara mission style and a striking cabana with full kitchen, veranda with eating
banquets, massive fireplace and pool courtyard that will comfortably accommodate a terrace
party for two hundred guests. Colorful and lush gardens invite peaceful walks or
contemplation.
The main residence has a combined living and dining room with filtered skylights, handmade
saltillo tile with oak plank floors and massive custom windows. Each room opens through
custom doors to verandas overlooking the ranch and mountains. The hallmark of this beautiful
home is a stunning gourmet kitchen. Designed for serious cooks, it invites chefs and guests
alike to enjoy both casual dining and lavish affairs. Granite counters, professional
appliances, rotisol rotisserie and impressive storage are offered in both residence and cabana
kitchens.
As any ranch in wine country should, the home includes a beautifully constructed wine
cellar to complement the many entertainment amenities.
The residence is tastefully appointed and includes a large inventory of carefully chosen
textiles and custom made furniture throughout.
Rancho Encantado is a working ranch with a highly profitable producing walnut orchard.
Information regarding the walnut business is available with an offer. The property rolls
gently down to the Santa Ynez River which fronts several large pastures for horses or cattle
and is home to abundant wildlife. Water from private wells is plentiful.
Water is plentiful and all ranch data will be provided to serious inquiries.
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