Today Architectural Digest takes you to Santa Barbara, California to tour a stunning property complete with it’s own lush fruit orchard.
A luxurious cabaña offers shade while enjoying a poolside lounge, while two fully outfitted luxury yurts are ready to welcome guests returning from an afternoon spent within the property’s network of trails.
Perhaps most alluring, Three Hawks Ranch includes a robust fruit orchard of over 80 trees offering fresh citrus, avocados, berries, and olives.
[lively instrumental music]- Welcome to Three Hawks Ranch,located on the coast ofbeautiful Santa Barbara.[lively music]Just a short two-hourdrive from Los Angeles,this estate consists of 106acres of coastal property.This one-of-a-kind propertyis filled with endless trailsfor horseback riding, largeopen fields, and meadows.A Century-old threebedroom, two bath house.A swimming pool, a fruit orchard,and two fully built out luxury yurts.And it's all on themarket for $13,900,000.Let's take a look.[steady music]Part of the original landgrant by the King of Spainto Jose Francisco Ortega back in 1794,this is truly the mosthistorically significantsection of the Gaviota Coast.The property is immediately adjacentto the famed Ronald Reagan Ranch.At which the President stayed for 350 daysduring the term of his Presidency.Just think, at one point,the prior next door neighborswere running the country.The house was originallyconstructed a Century ago,as a one room hunting lodge.It since has been expanded and remodeledinto a three bedroom home.The owners have considered themselvesthe stewards of the property,and have honored the historyby keeping the developmentboth natural and simple.[upbeat music]As we proceed to the house,you move along these beautiful,hand-cut and laid sandstone pathways.The owners have keptsome of the incredible original details.You notice the trellis,with this incredibly grapevine,which was planted about a Century ago.You'll also note there is asmall windmill on the roof.It was the sole sourceof power for the home,and the wind generated enough electricityto power the one light bulbthat hung from the ceiling in the house.The entry courtyardfeatures a stone patio,with a standup wood burning barbecue.Perfect for Summer evenings.Off to the side is a loggia,covered in jasmine vines,suspended above the 20person dining table.The fire pit, set amongstthe ancient oak trees,provides the perfect settingfor a warm Summer night.Though the structure is 100 years old,the kitchen is a modern chef's dream.Pro style appliances includethe Sub Zero refrigerator,and the Wolf range.The travertine countersprovide ample prep space,and complement that natural materialsotherwise found on the property.The living room, with thegorgeous stone fireplace,and its 12 foot ceilings,is the perfect place to cuddle upwith friends and family.The stunning exposedbeams along the ceilingprovide a richness,and remind you of justhow old the building is.One of my favorite featuresis how they have opened up the living roomwith this bank of windows,this wall of glassthat connects you to nature,and provides this incrediblevista of ocean views.The open floor plan makes the homefeel even bigger than it is.Allows you to see the view and natureright out the windows.And makes this the perfect placeto gather with friends and family.The owners added a wingwith three bedrooms.The master, a guest,and the four bed bunk room,which is great for extendedand larger families.The rooms are rustic yetmodern, clean and simple,and they bring anincredible natural light,and allow you to connectwith the outdoors.Just a short stroll alongthe elegant sandstone pathwayis the pool, hot tub, and cabana.Sited to take advantageof the breathtaking view,it is truly an immersive experienceof color and wonder.You see the blues ofthe pool and the ocean,and a stunning combinationof yellows, oranges, andreds of the glorious sunsets.The cabana, outfitted with multipleentertaining and seating areas,provides respite from the sun of the daythrough shade and the fans,and even on cooler evenings.The cabana is a popular gathering space.Guests find warmth fromthe built-in heaters,and huddle around theimpressive fireplace.Nearby is not one but two yurts.Truly the ultimate in theluxury glamping experience.These yurts, originally builtas utilitarian storage structures,are now luxurious singlefamily residences.Each equipped with plumbing,electricity, heating and air.These luxury yurts can comfortable housea family of five,or a pack of teenagerswho want to stay up late making noise.Just across from the houseis a robust and lush orchard,containing over 80 fruit trees.Including oranges, lemons, limes,olives, avocados, almostanything you can think of.On top of that, there's boxes of berries,an herb garden, and rose bushes.A short hike or a quickATV ride up the mountain,and you find yourself in the meadow.Another acre and a half fieldon which an additional200 trees can be planted,or just leave it open.It's a perfect spot for activities.Baseball, Frisbee golf,ATV, or horseback riding.Or you can raise livestock.The infrastructure,including the irrigation,is already in place.It's also served as a perfecthelicopter landing spot,which cuts the two hour drivefrom Los Angeles down toa very fast 20 minutes.Also worth notingis the property contains two barns.One that houses tractorsand other customary farm equipment.The other one holds the toys.It also serves as a five car garage,and it already has two high speedTesla charging stations.One of the most appealingaspects of this propertyis that you can move in tomorrowand immediately take advantageof the already built-in luxury lifestyle.Other vast acreage properties like thisnormally require years of development.You could buy today,and have your housewarming party tomorrow.This property still affords you, however,tremendous development opportunity.Since it's comprised of two legal lots,you could build additional structures,and the ranch estate of your dreams.Three Hawks Ranch.106 acres of coastal property.Miles of scenic ocean views.A 100 year old three bedroom stone house.A swimming pool, hot tub, cabana,fruit orchard, twobarns, a private meadow,endless opportunities forexpansion and development.And of course, not one,but two luxury yurts.A perfect rustic but luxurious lifestyle.Just two hours away from Los Angeles.And all of this can beyours for $13,900,000.