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Mediterranean Luxury in Santa Barbara Wine Country

Continental hospitality suffuses this 249-acre ranch nestled among live oaks and tawny hills in central California's spectacular Santa Ynez Valley, where homeowners and their guests enjoy palatial quarters, exquisite indoor-outdoor amenities and vistas that recall Renaissance masterpieces.

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Ranch Overview With Sunset Sky

This incredible ranch is in Los Olivos, California, tucked into the hills of the Santa Ynez valley. Its beautiful 249 acres include picturesque countryside, as well as equestrian stables and training facilities, a pond, dock, endless outdoor entertaining options and that's just for starters!

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Ranch House Exterior and Estate

The rest of the world feels far, far away on this central California estate, although top wineries, vineyards and restaurants are within easy reach. Guests are treated to a 3-bedroom guest house or one of the home's six bedrooms.

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Villa Exterior and Stone Walkway

The Italian-style villa keeps residents and guests in luxe comfort with over 11,000 square feet of living space, 6 bedrooms, a 3-bedroom guest house and beautifully-landscaped outdoor areas.

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Mediterranean Hall With Carved Donkey

Hand-crafted windows, imported tile and beautiful ironwork are just a few of the details that make this home so special.

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Mediterranean Chef Kitchen With Sunflowers

Stainless steel appliances blend gracefully with the dark kitchen countertops and cabinetry in the open plan kitchen. The variety of woods works because the tones are so different: cool for the cabinets, warm on the floor.

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Mediterranean Chef's Kitchen With Yellow Flowers

Columbian hardwood, marble and imported tile are a few of the luxe materials that equip the chef's kitchen for anything, from parties to gourmet family meals.

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Mediterranean Kitchen With Eating Bar

An eating bar backs up to the kitchen island, also host to a cooktop. Opposite the barstools, a pass-through window connects the kitchen to other rooms, as well as views out to the pool.

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Mediterranean Sitting Area With Stone Column

Many of the sitting areas have large fireplaces as well as the home's signature wood touches and sweeping views.

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Mediterranean Sitting Room With Leather Sofa

Many of the rooms connect in some way to the the outdoors, as seen with this tasteful sitting room that opens out to a patio.

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Mediterranean Bedroom With Red Arched Window

The home's charming tower holds a bedroom inside with wonderful, unique details like arched windows, wrought-iron railings and gleaming hardwood floors.

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Neutral Master Bedroom With Fur Throw

The master bedroom suite is primed for ultimate comfort. There's a cozy sitting area by a fireplace. A private balcony accessed by a set of French doors. Window seats. And views in all directions.

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Villa With Pool Overview

The main house is connected to its very comfortable guest house (3 bedrooms!) via a long corridor. And both have oh-so-easy access to the back patio and pool.

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Back Patio, Pool and Villa Exterior

Oak trees dot the rolling hills that make up this estate's 249-plus acres. The residence and guest house wrap around the large patio and pool, giving them a tucked-away, secluded feel.

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Pool and Shaded Patio

In addition to the beautiful pool, a tiled steam sauna and a hot tub are part of the home's spa-like offerings.

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Mediterranean Patio With Pool and Fountains

Laze away the hour, the afternoon, the weekend around the ranch's heavenly pool. A series of fountains all around it add to its allure.

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Grassy Backyard and Villa Exterior

The outdoor spaces that come with the ranch house are a mix of huge lawns, patios, gardens and acres (and acres and acres) of rambling hillsides with oak trees.

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Mediterranean Covered Patio With Fireplace

When the California sun gets too bright, retreat to the covered patio where shade and an outdoor fireplace keep everyone comfortable.

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Mediterranean Patio With Fire Pit

At night, the home has its own welcoming glow, with lights twinkling out from wide open windows and a huge fire pit to gather around.

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Pond With Dock

Rolling hills, epic oak trees and yes, a pond, too.... Lily pads and a private dock complete the idyllic waterfront setting.

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Barn Exterior

The ranch is a horse-lover's heaven with a barn (that includes an upstairs apartment) and equestrian training facilities.