Description

Step back in time to this nearly 20-acre Stagecoach Road parcel, with ocean views and its own private rock garden. This pristine location offers an incredible sense of privacy and serenity yet sits partway between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez, making the property an ideal retreat for artists, writers and nature seekers, or anyone looking for a little peace from the bustling towns. You can feel the stress melt away when you step onto the parcel and see the surrounding mountains or Pacific Ocean. The area has an old California feel with wildlife, hiking trails, Cachuma Lake and Cold Spring Tavern just down the road. This property is truly a unique offering with so many possibilities to build your dream home. There is also plenty of room for a guest house, horses, gardens, the list goes on! A little history: This property is part of the historic Kinevan Ranch, which has been owned by the same family since the original land patent was granted to the Kinevan's in the late 1800s. Patrick and Norah Kinevan managed the stagecoach stop at the summit of San Marcos Pass from 1868 to 1901, collecting tolls for the owners of the stagecoach route that ran from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara. The Kinevan homestead, known as Summit House, was located just to the south of this parcel for about 100 years. In addition to offering travelers a meal, the Kinevan family opened Summit House as a room and board for people with lung ailments who wanted to spend time in clean, mountain air. The climate and soil were ideal for the family to plant apple and pear trees, grape vines, lilacs and more.

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Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices