Historical Mesa Del Sol Retreat & Vineyard Estate 46005 Arroyo Seco Road | Carmel Valley
A Cornerstone in Luxury Real Estate for Over 100 Years
PART OF HISTORY, OVER 100 YEARS IN THE MAKING, Mesa Del Sol Retreat and Vineyard
Estate is looking for its next steward... Be it for a family, friends or back to the land business, this property brings to you the nurturing over the years of caring visionary individuals. Perched 150 feet above the magnificent Arroyo Seco Canyon, this property fills the senses and satisfies the soul. With Ranch House, Cowboy House and Stone House sleeping 15 to 20 people, depending, the land, of course, offers the deepest enjoyment. A boutique vineyard was crafted of award-winning grapes on 7 acres. Whether you keep all of this glory to yourself and family, or continue to share it with the many guests that have come to love it, it will be hard to replicate the history, dedication and refinement that has been brought to this very special property. All Federal, State and County permits in place for the vineyard and 3000-case winery. Monterey County permit for short-term rental and active permit to build wine barn included. www.ArroyoVineyardRanch.com $2,975,000
Mesa del Sol History
Late 1800’s Joaquin de la Torre was granted 16,523 acres, 4,000 acres of which was developed into Clark Colony at Three Mile Flat. 1899 W.G.B. Moore acquired 78 acres from the United States Government and sold it to J.H. McDougall, a prominent business man, cattle buyer, a real estate owner, tax collector and banker. Taking advantage of the river and the high sunny mesa, McDougall began its development as a health spa. Old timers tell of Teddy Roosevelt’s stay there. McDougall built, among other things, the stone building, presently the tool shed, which is the oldest building on the property today. 1917 McDougall sold to Santo Wicker of Ohlone Indian heritage. Little is known of his eleven year tenure. 1928 Fred and Ethel Weybret take possession. Fred Weybret was in the printing business, owning the Salinas Journal until 1932. He became the Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks, President of the Rotary Club and in 1939 was elected to the California State Senate. The Weybrets did the major development of the property, including the building of the main house in 1936, the cowboy house, water tower and cool room. 1945 The Weybrets sold the ranch to Stephen and Mary Rianda. Stephen Rianda was a lettuce baron in Salinas and a past president of Grower Shippers Association and Mary was a talented artist. The primary embellishment of the picnic area for gracious living and extensive entertaining was instigated by the Riandas. They named it Mesa del Sol, Spanish for “sunny plateau”. 1973 Upon Stephen Rianda’s death, the property was divided among the children with the 3.75 acres surrounding the main embellishments being sold to Thomas and Noreen Green. 1998 The Greens sold to John and Ann Hougham who also bought back 10 acres from the Riandas, planting 7 of the acres in wine grapes. Since John’s death in 2000, Ann Hougham has continued the vision, lovingly restoring the buildings and the property, while developing the awardwinning Mesa del Sol wine.
Ranch House View
Dining
Chef’s Kitchen
Courtyard Stone Patio
Active Monterey County Transient Occupancy Permit For Weekly Rentals Up To 20 People
RANCH HOUSE
• Ranch House
3 Bedrooms, 2 Sleeping Porches Sleeps up to 9
• Cowboy House
1 Bedroom Sleeps up to 4
• Stone House
1 Bedroom Sleeps up to 4
• Safari Tent
Cliffide River View Sleeps up to 4 (not available in winter)
Property Features Ranch House: • Clear Heart Redwood Paneled Living Room with Stone Fireplace • Country Kitchen with enclosed Breakfast Porch • Paneled Formal Dining Room • Three Bedrooms each with enclosed Sun, Sitting or Sleeping Porches • Two Bathrooms • Two Stone Patios, one for Gazing, one for Cooking Cowboy House: • Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bath • Suitable for Guests or Caretaker’s Stone House: • Guest Bedroom with Bath • Tool and Utility Storage • Two-Car Garage Outbuildings: • Water Tower • Cool Storage • Chicken House • Pool Cabana Outdoor Entertainment Areas: • Pergola with Large Round Table with Lazy Susan and 15 Stools • Large Barbecue • Ball Court for Bocce, Volley or Basketball Other Features: • 55’ Swimming Pool • Stocked Trout Pond • Organic Vegetable Garden • Fruit Trees • Provence Lavender Plants
Ranch House Living
Guest Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Sitting Area
Sleeping Porch
Stone House
Cowboy House
Safari Tent
Entertaining
Splashing
Trout Pond
Organic Garden
Welcome to the
Vineyards...
7 Acres in Wine Grapes • • • •
Sangiovese - 1 acre Zinfandel - 1.25 acres Syrah - 4.5 acres Grenache - .25 acres
ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY PERMITS in place for the vineyard and 3000-case winery.
Award-Winning Harvests Claiming Scores of 92 (2009 Syrah) & 90 (2010 Zinfandel) Wine Enthusiast 2015
Active Monterey County Agricultural Processing Facility (Wine Barn) Permit Plans
Wine Barn Elevation Plan
Wine Barn Floor Plan
Other Permitted Uses: Winery-Related Events between 151 and 500 people on any one venue at any one time. Events Include: 1. Advertised Fundraising Events 2. Winemaker’s Dinners open to the General Public 3. Festivals, Tours or Celebrations Special Events, including weddings, with more than 500 people at any one venue at any one time shall be subject to a Special Event Permit. Monterey County General Plan October 26, 2010
PARCELS: APN #419-441-005 - 10.47 Acres - Vineyard APN #419-441-006 - 3.27 Acres - Ranch TOTAL: 13.74 Acres
FINE WELL WATER SOURCE serves the vineyard via the trout pond complementing the irrigation with it’s organic nutrients.
Williams & Tollner (831) 236.5463 | (831) 402.2076
rhonda@carmelrealtycompany.com | judy@carmelrealtycompany.com www.wiiliamsandtollner.com