Westerly Stud Farm

Westerly Stud Farm

A magical, historic ranch in Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley.

1550 Alisos Avenue, Santa Ynez, California 93460 Land Area: 204.18 +/- || Zoning: AG II – 100 Current Parcels: 7 Parcels with “Certificates of Compliance” (2 parcels with “Conditional Certificates”)

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his peerless ranch, on over 200 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley, boasts rich history and an incomparable landscape. The region is a spectacularly beautiful, wide open valley bordered by dramatic mountains and a quaint township that offers fine dining, cafes, and wine tasting. This classic California landscape of ranches, vineyards, and graceful lifestyle has been well protected over the decades through the successful integration of preservation with measured growth.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY: Located about two hours north of Los Angeles, up the Coast, and just a short drive inland from Santa Barbara, California. The Valley will average about 16 inches of rainfall per year causing the hills and pastures to turn a deep, rich green for many months, while springtime ushers forth fields of lupine and poppies. The southwest slope of this land makes it potentially ideal for vineyards.

During summer and early fall, afternoon breezes from the Pacific Ocean moderate the temperatures. It is this combination of cool evenings and warm sunny days that has made the Santa Ynez Valley an optimal and unique climate for growing premium wine grapes.

AN EXCEPTIONAL COMPOUND: This premier property boasts all that is needed for the operation of an ideal horse farm as well as the enjoyment of a luxurious lifestyle. A primary residence, 4 specialized barns, an airplane landing strip and hanger, and extensive staff housing provide all necessary features, while additional embellishments make this holding utterly exquisite in appearance, operation, and convenience. The main home, on 10.45± acres, enjoys 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a swimming pool, and an enchanting koi pond, while the manger’s house is a spacious retreat in its own right, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. A duplex provides two dwellings, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, designed as worker’s quarters.

HISTORY: Originally the Stud Farm was part of a larger 3600 acre holding owned and built by Fletcher Jones, co-founder of Computer Science Corporation. In 1965, after Fletcher discovered the beauty of this Valley, he purchased a prime 200+ acres, establishing the beginning of the Thoroughbred training and breeding center, Westerly Farm. Soon after, he acquired the neighboring 3400 Âą acres of Rancho Piocho and began to create his dream of a state-of-art California breeding and training facility with the build out of Westerly Training Facility. He also started construction on a 15,000 square foot manor home; however, in 1972, prior to completion of the manor home, Mr. Jones died and the ranch was split up. A large part encompassing over 3000 acres became Santa Barbara Thoroughbred Association Land which was comprised of 30+/- individual ranch parcels. The ranch on offer, however, was never part of that Association and is a stand-alone exceptional opportunity to purchase one of the most beautiful land and ranches in Santa Barbara County.

THE FARM: The property is comprised of 7 individual parcels, ranging in size from just under 10± acres to one that is 78± acres. Five of these parcels have a Santa Barbara County Certificate of Compliance, two parcels have ‘’Conditional Certificates of Compliance’’ and all parcels are currently under one Williamson Act Ag Contract. The property is uniquely positioned because the area zoning is a minimum of 100 acre AG. Having these underlying parcels potentially allows for future creative uses. (See agent for details.)

There are 3 water wells and 2, 30,000 gallon cisterns (per seller) supplying abundant water for current and future needs, including the planting of a future vineyard. Numerous fenced pastures, a paved airplane landing runway, multiple residences, 3 barns, a pond, and approved plans for a 20,000± new residence make this a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Runway, Hanger, Stallion Barn, Workers Duplex

Existing Residences: Main Residence (current) Remodeled home has 5 bedrooms and 4 baths including a remodeled master suite and bathroom with its own outdoor deck/ patio, living and dining room, bar/ game room and remodeled kitchen.

Drive to Main House

Manager’s Residence: Taken down and remodeled in 2010 / 2011, this 2 bedroom 2 ½ bath residence features a fireplace, kitchen and family room, formal living room and its own private entrance.

Employee Housing: Duplex – Both with 2 bedrooms/ 1 bath Modular Home: Remodeled 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home with an office and large kitchen, dining/ living room. Very private with a large lawn and garden.

AG Structure: “Soon-to-be Guest House:” Built with Rastra Block, (a unique insulated concrete building system) this “barn” was designed to house a downstairs storage area and an upstairs apartment however the finishing details have yet to be completed.

Main House: Pool & Spa

Main House: Dining Room

Main House: Living Room

Main House: Master Bedroom

Main House: Kitchen

Main Barn

Drive to Main Barn

Barn Office & Gym

Farm Improvements: 10 Stall Barn: Shaped in a semi-circle around a grass courtyard with a flag pole in the center, this historical barn has been beautifully renovated. It comprises 10 large box stalls, an office, barn bathroom/laundry, plus a beautiful apartment. The building is about 3,900 square feet.

Round Foaling Barn: 7 large box stalls Stallion Barn: 7 large box stalls Storage Barn: Converted now to a large tack room, a gym room, a studio apartment, bathroom and upstairs apartment.

Riding Arena

Equipment Barn: A 3 sided structure of approximately 1800 square feet for housing ranch equipment etc.

Hanger: Originally used to hanger Fletcher Jones’ airplane and now used for any number of storage needs. Approximately 3,600 square feet Runway: Approximately 2000 foot paved runway Fenced: Perimeter and several cross fenced pastures

Eurosizer & Round Pen

Managers House

Managers House: Master Bedroom

Managers House: Dining Room

Managers House: Living Room

3 Bedroom Modular Home

AG Structure/ STB Guesthouse

Workman’s Duplex

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