Rancho el Morro

Distinctive and stately, the palatial grounds at Rancho El Morro represent the very best of Santa Ynez Valley living. Sitting on a sprawling 200+/- acre parcel of picturesque California land, this wine country estate embodies old-world glamour boasting an 8,000+/- SF main residence, ranch manager’s house, and storage barn. Set amongst rolling hills and ancient oak trees, this ranch truly has everything you need for an exclusive, private retreat on the Central Coast. 

Located at the end of a 2.5-mile private road with three secure gates, the property is exceedingly private while also being just minutes from Michelin star restaurants, world renown wine tasting, and the convenient shopping of Los Alamos and Los Olivos. The property is surrounded by neighboring vineyards and horse ranches and no other houses can be viewed from the main house location.  All neighboring properties are no less than 120 acres. 

This picturesque piece of land offers ideal opportunities for establishing a vineyard or a working ranch. A small number of cattle and horses currently graze on the property. Abundant wildlife can be seen throughout, including deer, bobcats, red-tailed hawks, great horned owls, and quail. Additionally, this remarkable property includes Ag Preserve Tax status, 100-acre zoning, a ranch manager house, 1,400 sq ft storage barn, 3-car garage, wine storage area, and dedicated office space. 

The home itself boasts rows of columned arches and arched windows. Intricate detailing and high cathedral ceilings invite visitors from room to room, where rich and varying woods can be found throughout. The star of the home is the opulent two-story library, complete with towering bookshelves, personal bar, and fireside sitting room.

The spacious master bedroom suite includes an exclusive fireside reading room, walk-in closet, intimate balcony, and private sitting area to enjoy the panoramic pastoral views. The formal dining room offers sweeping views underneath a grand chandelier, while the full chef’s kitchen opens to a fireside breakfast nook under domed wooden ceilings. Double french doors welcome sun-drenched patios with boundless views of the lush surroundings. A skylight shines in on the atrium, where moments of contemplation can be had alongside the koi pond. 5 dramatic fireplaces offer cozy corners at every turn, perfect for entertaining or enjoying solo.

AT A GLANCE:

APN: 133-100-053

Acreage: 200.32+/ -

Zoning:  Ag-II-100

Main Residence:

      Square Footage: 7,931+/-

      Year Built: 1999

      Bedrooms: 3

      Bathrooms: 3 full, 3- 1/2

      Finished basement with HVAC

      3 Car Garage

Ranch Manager’s House:

      Square Footage: 800+/-

      Bedrooms: 2

      Bathrooms: 2

      2 Car Garage

Storage Barn:  1,400 square feet 

PROPERTY DETAILS:

• ½ Mile of Paved Driveway

• Entire Property Fenced with combination of barbed wire and deer fence.

• Inner Fence encompassing 8 acres around Main House consisting of wall
  and deer fence.

• Two automated Gates- one at ranch entrance and one at main
  house entrance.

• Irrigation/Sprinklers at Main House and Ranch Manager House.

• Private Well

• 30,000 gallon Cistern

• Septic

• Gas-Propane

• Electricity- public via only 5 above-ground poles, out of sight of house, then underground through remaining portions of property.