Courtesy: Sotheby's International Realty
805-688-4200
Happy Canyon Retreat offers the rare opportunity to remake an extraordinary legacy estate into your vision. Across 136± acres in the esteemed Happy Canyon AVA, the property already possesses an exceptional sense of place and an extraordinary breadth of resources: expansive open land, mature California Heritage Oaks and Sycamores, dramatic mountain backdrops, a private lake, substantial water resources (3 wells w/ potential of 300gpm), multiple residences, and extensive ranch infrastructure. Part of a historic cattle ranch rich in Valley history, it has 3 distinct residences totallng over 13,000 +- square feet allowing for a generational living opportunity. At the center of it all, a 7,700±-square-foot manor overlooks the lake, with ancient oaks and rolling lawns visible from almost every room. Its architecture has an old world aesthetic with the refined sensibility of an East Coast estate. The residence remains unfinished, leaving its final expression to its next owner. Open patio areas and a modest lap pool are thoughtfully integrated into the space. In addition, a renovated 4200+- square foot farmhouse, including 6 bedrooms and 6 baths, sits across the lake and features sun lit rooms from walls of glass, soaring ceilings and a comfortable country vibe. The possibilities extend across the acreage. At the forefront of the property is a level +- 20 acres that would lend itself to a regulation polo field or premium vineyard with well above average water resources to support either. The land, water, residences, and existing improvements could support an equestrian estate , working cattle ranch or a private family retreat. The final concept can be designed entirely around the way you want to live. Additional improvements include a 1400 +- square foot manager's residence plus a 40' x 96' working barn supporting ranch operations and storage needs. A professionally designed motocross track has been created at the back of the property and provides high entertainment value for the enthusiast. Riding trails and grazing pastures are established for cattle and horses with unimpeded views of the San Rafael Wilderness. Only 12 minutes from downtown Santa Ynez, this retreat offers ultimate privacy yet easy access to all valley amenities.
Courtesy: Village Properties
805-969-8900
Beautifully renovated and privately set behind double-gated entries on just over five acres in Santa Ynez's desirable Rancho Estates, this inviting California ranch pairs fresh, sophisticated interiors with the space, serenity, and equestrian amenities of Valley living. The approximately 2,070-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath residence has been thoughtfully updated throughout, with wide-plank wood floors, a light-filled remodeled kitchen, beautifully finished baths, and warm architectural details including exposed wood beams and fireplaces. Expansive windows and glass doors frame the surrounding landscape and open the home to patios, lawns, mature trees, and sweeping views across the Santa Ynez Valley. Beyond the residence, a four-stall barn with tack room anchors the equestrian facilities, complemented by generous turnout and pasture areas. The barn is further enhanced by a beautifully finished attached space featuring multiple rooms, a bath, and kitchenette, adding exceptional versatility to the property. A renovated garage offers additional flexibility, with ample space for a home gym, recreation, hobbies, or storage. Surrounded by mature landscaping and expansive grounds, the property offers a rare sense of peace and privacy while remaining remarkably connected to the best of the Valley. Restaurants, tasting rooms, shops, and everyday amenities in Santa Ynez and Los Olivos are just minutes away, with the Santa Ynez Airport also conveniently nearby. Turnkey, beautifully updated, and ready to enjoy, 1626 Sky Drive captures the relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle and quiet beauty that make the Santa Ynez Valley so special.
Courtesy: Village Properties
805-969-8900
Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully designed, this exceptional Santa Ynez estate offers approximately 4,993+/- square feet of refined living on 1.01+/- beautifully landscaped acres. Blending timeless architecture with modern comforts, the home exudes warmth, character, and effortless elegance. A welcoming covered front porch opens to light-filled interiors featuring soaring beamed ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, custom millwork, and beautifully proportioned living spaces. The chef's kitchen is appointed with premium appliances, custom cabinetry, a generous center island, and opens seamlessly to the home's dining and gathering spaces, creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious floor plan offers four bedrooms and three baths, including a tranquil primary suite with a spa-inspired bath and views of the surrounding grounds. An additional room with an adjacent pool bath provides exceptional flexibility as a home office, fitness room, creative studio, guest overflow, or additional sleeping space. Designed for exceptional indoor-outdoor living, the estate unfolds to expansive brick patios, a sparkling pool, covered pavilion, lush lawns, mature specimen trees, and beautifully established gardens, creating a private, park-like setting. A cedar sauna and additional outdoor amenities further enhance the property's resort-inspired atmosphere. Ideally located in the sought-after Skyline Park neighborhood, just minutes from the restaurants, wineries, boutiques, and equestrian lifestyle of downtown Santa Ynez, 1283 Highland Road offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully curated estate in one of the Santa Ynez Valley's most desirable settings.
Courtesy: Sotheby's International Realty
805-688-4200
Experience the best of Santa Ynez Valley country living on this beautifully manicured 1.43-acre equestrian property. The high-quality ranch-style residence blends timeless character with modern updates, offering an inviting open floor plan designed for both comfortable living and effortless entertaining. The home features 3 bedrooms plus a dedicated office, highlighted by a luxurious primary suite with soaring ceilings and a spa-inspired bath. The spacious kitchen and dining area provide the perfect gathering space for family and guests, while the covered back porch extends the living area outdoors, creating a shaded retreat to enjoy the surrounding beauty. The grounds are impeccably maintained, showcasing lush lawns, mature landscaping, and attractive gardens throughout the property. Equestrian amenities include: " Horse barn with 2 oversized stalls and attached turnouts " Tack room and feed room " Fenced corral " Separate 2-car shop barn with half bath Every detail reflects pride of ownership and meticulous care, making this exceptional property a rare opportunity for those seeking a turnkey equestrian lifestyle in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley
Welcome to 3500 Lindero St, a beautifully updated single-family home located on a desirable corner lot in the charming town of Santa Ynez, CA. This 1,681-square-foot property perfectly blends modern updates with timeless details, offering you an inviting and move-in-ready space to call home. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms, office room/flex space, and 2 tastefully renovated bathrooms, this home boasts enhanced comfort and functionality throughout. The primary suite is a serene retreat with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom complete with a soaking tub, double vanity, and natural light from a windowed bathroom. The thoughtfully renovated kitchen shines with modern finishes while seamlessly flowing into the living areas, making it ideal for both daily living and entertaining. Enjoy a cozy evening by the fireplace or step outside to the patio to relax outdoors. The combination of warm wood accents throughout the home adds a sense of warmth and style, while dual-pane windows bring in ample natural light and energy efficiency. Additional highlights include a newer forced air heating and air conditioning unit for year-round comfort, and an attached garage with multiple 220 volt outlets for convenience. Several storage sheds and RV parking provide added space to keep things organized and the video security system adds peace of mind. In addition, the irrigation system is perfectly timed to maintain all landscaping, including numerous fruit trees, rose bushes, grape vines and all vegetation. With its southern exposure and prime corner lot location, this gem offers a wonderful setting for indoor-outdoor living. Don't miss your chance to own this beautifully updated home; schedule your private tour today!
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
805-688-1794
What a very special Woodstock Area offering in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley. This custom ranch home has never been on the market before, was built and created into a recreational retreat home lovingly maintained for over 40 years. Featuring 3 bedrooms plus office, 3 baths, a great room open floor plan living area with raised kitchen bar, big fireplace, solid core doors, soaring beam ceilings and clerestory windows, formal dining that opens to breathtaking views & expansive entertainment deck. The east facing perspective is ideal for views & climate. The property also boasts a tennis court with viewing area, a barn/tack/garage with bed & bath, two great corrals with large shelters & two large turnouts. There is an exercise arena and miles of riding trails in the area.
Courtesy: Sotheby's International Realty
805-688-4200
Live at the center of everything that makes Old Town Santa Ynez special. The Manzana Duplex sits just steps from local cafés, tasting rooms, and neighborhood shops--an effortless blend of walkable convenience and country tranquility. Each unit offers three bedrooms and two baths, ideal for renting both, living in one and leasing the other, or creating a private compound for extended family. Quiet backyards shaded by a towering oak tree provide peaceful outdoor retreats. Here, you can savor the rhythm of small-town life while still enjoying the elevated amenities and refined atmosphere that make Santa Ynez so unique.
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
805-687-2666
Perched on prestigious Baseline Bluff, this reimagined 5-acre estate showcases panoramic views of Happy Canyon & the Santa Ynez Mountains. Completed in 2026 and curated by Toomey Interiors, the property blends timeless architecture with heritage-inspired design. The main residence features 4 bedrooms, an office, & 3.5 baths, + a detached 1 bed 1 bath guest house w/a full kitchen. Interiors include custom millwork, panel-ready Sub-Zero appliances, White Oak floors, & marble and limestone baths. Modern amenities include dual-zone HVAC, a SpringWell whole-house water treatment system w/ UV purification, Ubiquiti Wi-Fi network & extensive infrastructure upgrades. Resort-style grounds offer a refinished pool, mature olive trees, lavender, roses, fruit trees & a charming chicken coop... ...creating an exceptional Santa Ynez Valley lifestyle! More Info at http://www.5501baseline.com/mls
Courtesy: Village Properties
805-969-8900
Hidden Valley Ranch is a rare 60± acre private compound comprised of three contiguous 20-acre parcels in the prestigious Woodstock Ranch community. Offering remarkable privacy, diverse topography, and breathtaking 300-degree views across the Santa Ynez Valley, this one-of-a-kind property combines equestrian amenities, existing improvements, and exceptional future development potential. The ranch features seven existing structures, including a charming 1-bedroom guest house, a three-car carriage house with workshop and office, an impressive entertaining barn with loft and wine cellar, a four-stall horse barn with tack room and turnouts, and an expansive valley-view barn with loft. Parcels include:135-290-008 is the main middle parcel with the majority of existing improvements and a fabulous homesite, 135-290-007 is the south parcel that has arena on it, 135-290-009 is the north parcel which only has the ''upper barn'' along with a homesite. There are 3 water meters; one on each parcel. Equestrian facilities include a dressage arena, irrigated pastures, wash rack, and approx. three miles of private riding and ATV trails throughout the property. Two approved ridge-top homesites offer commanding panoramic views stretching from Figueroa Mountain across the Santa Ynez Valley. One homesite includes a pavilion, detached three-car garage, installed caissons, and preliminary work for a future infinity-edge pool and spa, creating a remarkable opportunity to complete an extraordinary estate residence. Each parcel is independently titled and serviced by its own water meter, allowing for flexibility, privacy, and future possibilities. Throughout the ranch, a collection of custom-built structures showcases remarkable attention to detail, featuring soaring timber-frame construction, massive exposed beams, handcrafted woodwork, standing seam metal roofs, and copper gutters and downspouts. The quality of construction is evident in every building, creating an architectural character rarely found in ranch properties today. A truly unique offering, Hidden Valley Ranch presents the rare combination of a private family compound, equestrian retreat, and legacy estate opportunity in one of Santa Ynez Valley's most sought-after locations.
Courtesy: Susan Cervantes, Broker
805-687-1501
A rare offering in Santa Barbara County, this newly constructed Spanish-style villa was principally completed at the end of 2025. Approached via a commanding 1,000-foot paved driveway, the estate sits on 5+ flat, fully usable acres in an idyllic vineyard setting, boasting unobstructed, 360-degree panoramic views of manicured vines and the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains. The main residence spans approximately 3,450sf of thoughtfully designed, step-free living space. An open-concept floor plan features 10ft ceilings throughout, culminating in a dramatic great room with soaring 12ft ceilings. Seamless indoor-outdoor living is achieved via an additional 1,100sf of deep verandas, including a spectacular rear veranda anchored by an outdoor fireplace-perfect for twilight entertaining. The main home offers a dedicated office, a high-capacity laundry room with two sets of washers and dryers, and exceptionally spacious bedrooms, each designed with private ensuites and walk-in closet. Detached from the main residence is a substantial 1,350-square-foot garage building. This versatile structure features a dedicated fitness gym and 500ft independent studio apartment, complete with a full kitchen and full bathroom--ideal for guests. With acres of flat, usable land ready for a custom pool, equestrian facilities, or further agricultural use, this turn-key legacy estate represents the pinnacle of contemporary California living.
Courtesy: Compass
310-230-5478
Perched on a private 6.33-acre mesa in Rancho Estates, this reimagined mid-century ranch delivers unparalleled design and panoramic Santa Ynez Valley views. Arrive via an olive-tree-lined drive to a steel-framed entry opening to soaring cedar ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and refined brass, copper, raked-concrete, and Italian marble finishes. The gourmet kitchen features Wolf and Miele appliances. Ancillary buildings include a guesthouse/gym/office, workshop, chicken coop, and bee house. A lush orchard produces fruit and estate EVOO, and a circular AOP pool/spa blends into manicured grounds. A private fiber-optic line ensures seamless connectivity. A rare offering of luxury, privacy, and modern convenience.
In the heart of Santa Ynez sits a piece of paradise; an extraordinary 7.23-acre ranch estate that is truly an entertainer's dream haven. Framed by breathtaking mountain and valley views, the centerpiece of this valley oasis is a magnificent 1.2-acre lake. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature gravel paved walkways and rock-lined water features with wooden bridges, leading to a scenic lake-view deck and a private dock offering direct access to pedal boats, canoes, and kayaks. For equestrian enthusiasts, a 4-stall barn includes a tack room and a riding arena. The grounds boast a thriving 450-tree orchard with a diverse variety of fruits and nuts, as well as four distinct varieties of table grapevines, and a flourishing garden bursting with berries, tomatoes, broccoli, mint, and more. Two charming gazebos offer idyllic spots to take in the scenery that is supported by a private water well. The estate features a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom main house of +/-2,076 square feet surrounded by wrap-around porches and decks that include a private, in-deck spa. A versatile 4-car garage setup, split into two 2-car garages with a shared laundry room and half-bath between them, is topped by a +/-815 square foot guest house, perfect for extended family or visitors. Engineered for self-sufficiency and peace of mind, the estate is supported by a high-yielding private well, two independent septic systems, and a robust solar energy system. Ruff Ranch, a canine boarding and training facility operates on a separated portion of the property. Whether envisioned as a family compound, a working ranch, or a savvy investment, this Santa Ynez masterpiece offers a lifestyle of absolute freedom and abundance.
Nestled on just under 25 acres of premier wine country, this exceptional Santa Ynez vineyard compound offers a blend of luxury, privacy, and viticultural prestige-- all nestled behind gates, and ripe with opportunity for a vintner to continue its legacy. Ideally located just a short distance from the charming town of Los Olivos, and Mattei's Tavern, The Vincent Vineyards Estate is well positioned for high visibility on the scenic SR-154. The heart of the property is a meticulously built 6-bedroom Italianate villa, thoughtfully designed with timeless elegance and panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and expansive backyard and grounds. This main residence features luxurious en-suite bedrooms, a breakfast room, an elevator, an exercise room, and a primary suite with dual closets and spa-like bathrooms. Complementing the main home are two well-appointed guesthouses featuring 3 additional bedroom suites, spacious living areas, and gourmet kitchens, ideal for extended family or visitors seeking privacy and comfort. A haven for wine enthusiasts and collectors alike, the estate boasts 14 acres of meticulously maintained and imported Bordeaux varietals, supported by a fully equipped onsite winery and tasting room - perfect for private label production or continuing its commercial operation. With dozens of 90+ pt wines and countless accolades, this is an incredibly rare opportunity for a wine enthusiast to truly own and experience the quintessential 'Vintner Lifestyle'. Additional amenities include a stunning pool pavilion and cabana with chef's kitchen and bar, ideal for relaxed entertaining, and 7 garage spaces for the true car enthusiast. Positioned in one of the most coveted corridors of the Santa Ynez Valley, this estate offers the perfect blend of luxury living and agricultural opportunity, just minutes from acclaimed restaurants, tasting rooms, and the vibrant lifestyle of Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.
Santa Ynez is located in California. Santa Ynez, California 93460has a population of 4,679. Santa Ynez 93460 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.42% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.69%.
The median household income in Santa Ynez, California 93460 is $113,333. The median household income for the surrounding county is $84,356 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Santa Ynez 93460 is 50.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 38.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 20.5 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
