A property of quintessential California beauty and rare privacy, “Sycamore Valley Ranch,” formerly known as “Neverland Ranch,” is both residence and retreat.
Three parcels, totaling approximately 2,700 acres, border on historic family ranches and the Los Padres National Forest in Southern California’s most unique wine-growing region.
Five miles from the charming town of Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, the property was named for the majestic sycamore trees that populate the landscape, along with magnificent oaks, distinctive rolling hills, pastoral vistas, and exquisite manicured grounds.
Created for a lifestyle of relaxation and entertaining on a grand scale, Sycamore Valley Ranch is a pleasant 30-minute drive to Santa Barbara, where, in addition to world-class dining and shopping, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport offers service by major airlines and private aviation services.
The approximately 12,598-square-foot French-Normandy-style main residence was designed by internationally renowned and award-winning architect, Robert Altevers of Altevers Associates, as the home of builder William Bone.
Crafted to perfection with exposed timber beams, handsome brick and stonework, five fireplaces, and 18th century French oak parquet flooring from two chateaus in France, the home exudes welcoming warmth and comfort.
The first-floor master wing includes a private loft and two master baths, two walk-in cedar-lined closets, and a private outdoor garden.
There are four additional bedrooms in the main residence.
Surrounded by manicured lawns, gardens and magnificent trees, as well as a gorgeous lake with waterfall and swans, boat stops, and beach, the house has an expansive covered outdoor entertaining area with a copper Santa Maria-style wood-burning barbecue and a full kitchen.
Nearby is a 14-foot deep lagoon-style pool with a high dive and a sunken, lighted tennis court with a viewing area.
The approximately 3,655-square-foot tennis pavilion and pool house has a loft, fireplace, laundry, dual bathrooms, and an underground wine cellar/tasting area with a wet bar.
Adjacent to the main home is a separate staff annex above the five-bay garage, with a ground-level estate manager’s office, which has a gas fireplace and bathroom.
The property also includes separate staff facilities, a movie theater and dance studio, barns, and corrals.
The primary guesthouse, about 150 feet from the main house, consists of four units, each with a separate entrance, HVAC, and full bath.
The hill house, with sweeping views, was used by William Bone during the construction and could now be used as guest or staff quarters.
In a separate building of approximately 5,500 square feet, there is a movie theater and dance studio.
The spacious, 50-seat inclined cinema has a theater-grade projection and sound system, private viewing balcony, and stage with trap doors.
A Disney-style train station has a kitchenette, loft, and two fireplaces.
There is also an approximately 1,900-square-foot private fire station and administration building with three restrooms and a shower.
A ranch house, adjacent to the stables, has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a laundry, a full kitchen and a wood-burning fireplace. The large red barn was built originally for Clydesdales and the property is perfect for extensive horse facilities.
A wine grape feasibility report has been completed by a top vintner and the land is well suited to provide high-quality wine grapes.
The Ranch is served by private water wells and holding tanks within the property. These feed two reservoirs with a combined capacity of approximately four million gallons.
This is a rare and truly remarkable estate of 50 maintained acres surrounded by some four square miles of natural beauty running to the distant mountain ridges.
Structures of magnificent quality and comfortable luxury make this a singular residence designed for an extraordinary California ranch and naturalist lifestyle.
Address: 5225 Figueroa Mountain Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Price: $67,000,000
For more information, contact Joyce Rey at 310-285-7529 or joyce@joycerey.com.
Joyce Rey is the exclusive agent representing the Beverly Hills real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listing here.
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