Location: Santa Ynez Valley, California. Only 2 ½ hours north of Los Angeles it’s just a short, pleasant drive over the mountains. Passing vineyards, horse ranches, farms and schoolhouses you feel as if you have arrived in a time warp of sorts where simple pleasures, mossy oaks, grassy fields, and warm sunny days are found. It seems an impossibility that such a place exists. The valley, as the locals know it, has become the best kept secret of the celebrity crowd. All who are fortunate enough to live here closely guard its quiet serenity. But if reality beckons nearby airports include the Santa Ynez Airport for private flights and the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Airports offering commercial flights to major cities.
The Property – Approximately 7 acres in Oak Trail Estates is completely perimeter fenced with 3-rail wood and wire. It has approximately 5800 Sangiovese Vines that were planted in 1999 and 2000. The vineyard is in its 5th harvest season and produces approximately 7-8 tons in an ideal harvest year. The property is naturally landscaped with gorgeous oaks and has beautifully maintained landscaping around the main residence which is accessed by an asphalt driveway with a large parking pad.
The Residence – Prime location in prestigious Oak Trail Estates provides the setting and location for this customized 3 bedroom, 2 bath home and attached but separate 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest suite on 6.95 acres. Spectacular views of the valley and vineyard provide all the living area of the house with an ambiance to take your breathe away. The Living Room is accented by vaulted ceilings of heavy timber with iron accents and a large stone fireplace with wood mantle. A separate Media Room with fireplace and two wine refrigerators to hold your own wines or some of the Valley award winners at the perfect temperature. The Kitchen is a gourmet’s dream with it forest green tile counters and colorful accents; a large built-in serving buffet with easy access electrical outlets is perfect for those special dinners showcasing your own vineyard. Beautiful tile floors connect the living areas and spacious bedrooms. The Master Bedroom suite with its full size sitting area accented by stone fireplace is your own private retreat with easy access to the deck, spa and vineyard views. The guest suite with its own entrance is separated from the main part of the house by the two car garage which has two attached pet rooms and dog runs.
