Indian Way Estate

This 12+/- acre private estate was built out to the highest level of quality and sophistication, and located on one of the rare parcels fronting the Santa Ynez River. The home offers a contemporary and sophisticated design based on a western ranch vernacular.  There are 4 bedrooms, a large great room, a gourmet cooks kitchen, office, and game room; all constructed with impeccable attention to detail.  The property is loaded with features, including a barn, a 2 bedroom guest house, pool and outdoor kitchen, a detached 4 car garage, stable plus an arena and pastures; everything was completed with uncompromising quality.  Very few properties in the Santa Ynez Valley have frontage on the River; this is one of them!

Meadowlark Ranches is a private enclave bordered by the Gainey Ranch / Vineyards, the multi-thousand acre Crawford Ranch, and the Santa Ynez River with the magnificent Coastal mountain ranges providing a dramatic backdrop.

MAIN HOUSE

CHEF’S KITCHEN-  Double islands with French limestone countertops; Custom made cherry cabinetry; Double sinks; High-end appliances which include: a La Canche double oven with a five burner gas cook top; Thermadore oven and microwave; Sub Zero refrigerator; Two Miele dishwashers; Beverage refrigerator; Wine refrigerator, and counters with appliance ‘garages’.

GREAT ROOM-  Open concept floorplan connects the kitchen to the Great Room, Dining Room, and beyond to a Sunroom via bi-fold doors. 

Cherry wood detailing is found throughout the house, while custom made mahogany settees flank either side of the living room.  The ceiling is a clear, vertical grain Douglas fir (almost impossible to find today!) and is beautifully crafted and finished.  The various tones and textures of the wood used provides warmth to the contemporary design.

PRIMARY BEDROOM:  Spacious floorplan combines lounging and sleeping areas and a custom made mahogany floating wall separates dual closets and dressing areas.  Additionally, there is another large walk-in closet and a luxurious master-bath with tub, walk in shower, commode room, and elegant dual sinks.

ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS:  Two bedrooms share a “Jack and Jill bathroom” and the third bedroom is served by a hall bathroom.  The bathrooms feature high-end cabinetry and fixtures, and a unique soaking tub is featured in the hall bath.

WEST WING:

• Mud Room with custom cabinets and a walk-in pantry / store room
• Laundry room with custom cabinetry and double washer /dryer
• Game room/ Office with custom cabinetry and a full Bathroom

Garage and Office/Gym: 2 car attached garage and an additional office/ gym.

HOUSE FEATURES:

ROOF: Standing Seam Metal

WINDOWS & DOORS: Custom Made

LIGHTING: Professionally designed high quality lighting throughout interior and exterior.  In addition to overhead lighting, designers included wall sconces, floor up-lighting, and under cabinet lights where appropriate.  The extensive lighting package cost approximately $350,000 when originally installed.  Most is a Lutron, centrally controlled system, with energy friendly technology which can be programed or reprogrammed easily.

CABINETRY- masterfully handmade out of cherry, birch, and mahogany, and dressed in European Hardware.

FLOORS-  French Limestone throughout.

PAINT & STAIN- Environmentally friendly finishes have been used throughout the house.

WATER- Reverse Osmosis whole house system.  Water softening systems on both main and guest houses.

AUDIO/ VISUAL- System is integrated into the house and controlled by any panel in the house or with individual remotes. The main panels also control the lighting, hvac, pool, security cameras.  There is also a wireless master panel which can move around the house / exterior and the system can be controlled by an app. There are built in speakers throughout, 3 hdtvs, cd/dvd/ipod, kaleidoscope (a video storage device), camera at front gate and front door, both integrated into the panels.

PROPERTY AMMENETIES:

POOL:  Recently completely re-done with new coping, tile, cover, equipment, and heater.  New salt- water system. New solar heating system. 

POOL CABANA:  Features a built in pizza oven, fireplace, grill, sink, and refrigerator.

SAUNA: Outdoor sauna in a Zen garden setting.

GUEST HOUSE: A charming board and bat residence with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and attached 2 car garage.

HORSE FACILITIES: Two stall barn with a storage room plus a feed/ tack room.  The stalls can open to outside turn outs.  Below, on the lower level of the property, is a riding arena.  There are also two fenced irrigated pastures.

4 CAR GARAGE: Adjacent to the barn is a detached garage plus additional bay for a car or shop.  The garage features custom carriage doors plus opposite automatic garage doors, allowing for a “drive through” ability.

CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND:  Sand box, swing set, climbing web and see-saw, all professionally installed and surrounded by child-safe materials.

SOLAR:  The property and the home have a state-of-the-art system with a propane generator backup.   It is designed to offset a large portion of the power expense at the property although the property is still connected to the PG&E "grid". 

SAFETY-  House has interior sprinkle system and security system with 24 hr monitoring.  Fire hydrant on the property. 

RANCH ROAD:  An interior road was built using a hard packed/stone covered material providing a circumference drive around the property.

SEPTIC SYSTEM:  both the main and guest houses have relatively new concrete septic tanks.

GATED ENTRY:  Custom built pergola and key pad entry connected to the interior security system and shows who is at the gate to the occupants.

RIVER ACCESS:  The access to the Santa Ynez River is unparalleled for this area.  Wildlife sightings, hiking and riding opportunities abound.

LANDSCAPING:  The entire property was re-graded and the entire irrigation system replaced.  Each and every plant was placed in a wire cage and the entire grass yard has wire underlay to protect against gophers.  There is a small fruit orchard, a raised vegetable garden, and a rock creek in the front, and olive trees, pomegranates, guava around the property.   Oklahoma stone is used extensively through the custom hardscape.

UTILITIES:

Gas: Propane

Electric: PG&E and solar with propane generator backup 

Phone: T Mobile

Water: Meadowlark Water Association, a private mutual water company serving Meadowlark properties.  Reasonable water rates and abundant supply.