SUZANNE PERKINS 805.895.2138 www.suzanneperkins.com SUZANNE@SUZANNEPERKINS.COM All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed Brochure: Thomas Ploch Productions 805.895.9639 ARMOUR RANCH ROAD SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA WWW.ARMOURRANCHRD.COM
A World Apart 120-Acre Wine Country Ranch 5600 Ar m o u r Ra n c h Ro a d w w w.ar m o u r r a n c h r d.co m $14,500,000 Nestled in California s prestigious, pristine Santa Ynez Valley an equine, viticultural and recreational paradise -- and just a brief, scenic drive from world-renowned Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean, a piece of pastoral splendor awaits you. Indeed, it seems as if this 120-acre ranch retreat is resting in its own private valley, studded with hundreds of magnificent, mature oak trees, along with pastures and virgin land, and over 30 acres suitable for vineyards. At the main entrance, tasteful, electronically-controlled gates, flanked by giant agaves, open to a lengthy driveway bordered by olive trees, native landscaping and a delightful cactus and art garden. Arriving at the motor court, you are enveloped by warm, relaxing earthtones, manifested in the masterful use of indigenous stone and vegetation, and carried through in the adobe-hued walls of the owner s residence, capped by ochre-tiled roofs and introduced through a hand-forged courtyard entry gate. Beyond, breathtaking vistas and magnificent views bathe the senses from literally every point on the estate. And while the entire ranch is accessible by motor vehicle, preferred modes of travel may be horseback via the equestrian trail system or casually by way of the walking paths, embellished here and there with seating and meditation areas where you are reminded to pause and enjoy the ever-present panorama of your property, the seasonal sounds of Santa Agueda Creek and the bordering Santa Ynez River, the magnificent San Rafael Mountains, and the many amenities your ranch has to offer. Those amenities include a two-bedroom manager s residence, and a refreshingly airy guest house/office with a comfortably spacious sleeping loft, full kitchen, laundry facilities, a beautiful native stone fireplace and a relaxing patio spanning the structure s length. Fun and fitness reign in the nearly 1500-square foot entertainment pavilion. The reborn former llama barn features a large shower room, and electronically retracting walls allowing 360-degree floor-to-ceiling views of the natural landscape as well as the adjacent combination tennis and basketball court and separate pad for ping pong or badminton. The ranch s equine facilities are at once practical and pampering -- offering miles of riding trails, as well as barns, grooming stalls, turnouts, irrigated pastures, run-in sheds, a riding arena, and a professional-grade jumping arena complemented by a copper-screened viewing pavilion. The crowning jewel of this magnificent ranch estate is its main residence a manifestation of Old World charm meeting New World sensibility. Entering its central courtyard, you are at once grounded, embraced and transported. Grounded in the warmth of its impressive fireplace, the relaxing sounds of its gurgling fountain, and the comfort of its generous relaxation areas and convenient yet discreet wet bar; embraced by the welcoming structure surrounding you; yet transported via an ambience suggesting Tuscany, perhaps. Or is it the South of France? Cross the threshold to an interior that is warm and intimate, yet incredibly open and airy. While wood floors and antique doors throughout, as well as three interior stone fireplaces, combine to offer the patina of age, the hand-hewn and whitewashed gables and beams, and the abundance of windows showering each room with a plethora of light bestow freshness and vitality. Not only light, but also visual gifts wait beyond every window and door. The jade and azure hues of the tranquil lily pond and its shaded contemplation bench beckon through the kitchen glass, while the master bedroom opens to a festive and fragrant rose arbor leading to your own private lap pool and staggering views of the mountains beyond. Practical amenities in this two-bedroom, two-and-one-half bathroom villa include custom-designed lighting and bath fixtures throughout, the finest appliances, a spacious three-car detached garage, and much more. As you contemplate this spectacular ranch estate, you are sure to discover the cornucopia of descriptors and moods it conveys. Old World charm, contemporary flair, Tuscan, Provence-like, New York loft, farmhouse, pastoral, sophisticated, uncluttered and luxurious. Some seem contradictory, yet all fuse fantastically in this property s own magical corner of the world.