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This Week’s Santa Ynez Realtor Caravan: Four 20 Acre Properties

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on May 23rd, 2012
Categorized under: Properties, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes

An Overview of 20 Acre Santa Ynez Valley Properties

More often than not, the Santa Ynez Valley’s 20 acre properties tend to be hilly with limited usability and great big views. Most of these are in one of five subdivisions: Woodstock Ranch, Rancho Ynecita, Oak Trail Ranch in the foothills; Walking M Ranches on Ballard Canyon and Jonata Springs Ranch in Buellton. Oak Trail Estates, also in the foothills is often clumped with the others, however these properties tend to be a bit smaller, but similar.

This week’s Santa Ynez Valley Realtors’ caravan, included three properties in and around Jonata Springs Ranch and one in Rancho Ynecita. The two Jonata Springs Ranch properties would be excellent second home/pre-retirement properties.

Jonata Springs Ranch

Jonata Springs Ranch (JSR) is an 800 acre gated community with 10.5 miles of some of the best developed horse and hiking trails in the Santa Ynez Valley. The parcels located among the rolling hills are in the 20 acre range, most quite hilly with some of the most staggering views of both sets of mountain ranges. Since this association is on the west side of the Santa Ynez Valley, it enjoys more sandy soil and more ocean breeze than the rest of the Valley. JSP has wonderfully wide paved roads, its own water company and several year round springs that serve the local wildlife and birds. From a real estate perspective, these properties have tended to sell at a discount to the foothill association, for what appears to be an address effect. From a living perspective, JSR offers an amazing opportunity.

1281 Poppy Valley offered at $1,749,000. This is one of the most compelling 20 acre properties I have seen in the Santa Ynez Valley. It has a rare combination of usability, views and privacy in an oak filled rolling parcel. The property has two homes, the larger at about 2500 sq ft with big views and great stone fireplaces. Some of it is original issue, but it feels great. The second home, one bedroom, is at the other end of the parcel and really quite nice and spacious. There are several paddocks, a three-stall horse barn and ample room to add other facilities. This would make for a great family compound. Its really great. Click here for listing. For more information on this property or to schedule a showing, please contact me. Call or text me at 805.588.3616 or email me at [email protected]

1510 Cougar Ridge offered at $1,489,000. This is a more typical JSR property, quite steep with killer 360 degree views. The 2600+ sq ft 4 bedroom home is nicely finished with lovely wood flooring and venetian plaster walls. The great room is actually round, allowing for the full panorama of this location. There are no additional buildings; some might be added but there is limited usable space near the house. Click here for listing. For more information on this property or to schedule a showing, please contact me. Call or text me at 805.588.3616 or email me at [email protected]

 

585 Bobcat Springs just reduced to $575,000. This unusual 22 acre property is in a private area adjacent to JSR. The area is actually a bit more rustic; reminds me of the 70′s. The property has a nice 2 bedroom/2 bath manufactured home wrapped around by a huge redwood deck. There is some usable land, although not flat. Part of this parcel cannot be built upon as it is set aside for conservation. The property has its own well and cistern. With some landscaping, this property can offers good privacy and a peaceful surrounding. Click here for listing. For more information on this property or to schedule a showing, please contact me. Call or text me at 805.588.3616 or email me at [email protected]

 

 Rancho Ynecita: A Trophy Property in a Trophy Community

2995 Calle Bonita just reduced to $2,999,000. This 20 acre parcel offers exquisite panoramic views, a Grecian Revival inspired, beautiful 6000+ sq ft, 3 bedroom 5 bath home, a legal second residence, large stable and great privacy. This property has been listed since September 2010, starting at $4,750,000. For more details and photos seeing the listing. For more information on this property or to schedule a showing, please contact me. Call or text me at 805.588.3616 or email me at [email protected]

So that’s the Santa Ynez Valley MLS caravan this week. Please check back for more Santa Ynez Valley real estate and lifestyle posts.

Cheers!