This inviting 1.17-acre small-scale equestrian compound is just one of four properties nestled on a private gated street in Santa Ynez. On approach, you are greeted by the ranch-style main home with driving access to the back yard from both sides. Built in 1987, this lovingly maintained home uses its 2211 square-feet to create an atmosphere perfect for entertaining or just enjoying family life. On entry you find the gorgeous wood floors that run throughout the main rooms, flowing first into the living room with its large picture window, brick fireplace, and a built-in cabinet. The residence also hosts the great room, a light-filled space sparkling with three picture windows and French door warmed by a wood stove on an expansive brick hearth. This room is open to the dining area..... This room is open to the dining area, where more light spills in through a picture window and sidelights, and the kitchen with its ample countertops, stainless appliances, including a trash compactor, and enough storage to charm the soul of any chef. Beyond the main rooms, you will find two and a half baths and three bedrooms. The master is spacious and has a lovely bath highlighted by a beautiful wooden double vanity with plenty of storage and hammered metal sinks, and a gorgeous oversized tiled shower with seat. The other two bedrooms are of generous size, and each have a built-in bookshelf, desk, and dresser that wrap around the window. The backyard has a bit of lawn for family to lounge on beneath some lovely mature trees. Beyond this bit of groomed yard, you come to the working area of this equestrian compound. This area features a large open turnout, surrounded by no-climb three-rail fencing, and a sand paddock. This space has plenty of room for horse trailers and RVs allowing easy access to load/unload horses or large animals. Additionally, there is roughly an 1100 square-foot detached shop and an attached 3 car garage, making the total garage space 7, a three-stall barn with pipe paddocks, and a feed shed. All this and a great location in coveted Santa Ynez within easy walking distance to the high school. Your family will enjoy all the comforts of this home and its location in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley where the tranquil rolling hills counterpoint the area's many attractions, which include local annual festivals, a wonderful open-air theater, fabulous restaurants, a multitude of wineries and shops, and golf.
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