Location: Located in the beautiful Central California Coastal area of Hollister just 50 miles south of the Silicon Valley. The property is a short drive to Monterey, Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley, the San Joaquin Valley and less than a 2 hour drive to San Francisco.  The City of Hollister is approximately 6 miles east of the subject property.  This parcel is situated within the unincorporated area of San Benito County.

Acreage: This estate is approximately 40 acres situated in the scenic Santa Ana Valley and sits in the shadow of majestic Santa Ana Peak.

Land Use:  The subject property totals 40+- gross acres as has been indicated by the San Benito County Assessors’ office.  The subject property consists of a total of 10 +-  acres of  premium varietal olives for oil. Balance of property being made up of native pasture and home complex.

Soils and Topography:  San Benito clay loam 9-15% slope, San Benito clay loam 15-30%.  The topography is varied with the olives planted on the flattest part of the property.  It also has gentle sloping hills and steep ravines.

Improvements:  A custom home on the property is designed to take in the spectacular views sunsets, and inspiring sunrises. This architecturally stunning entertainer’s dream home is built in the tradition of early California ranch homes boasting features such as a deep wrap-around porch, open floor plan, rustic 2’X2’ 1” thick travertine stone floors (extends to outside patio), exposed timber post and beams, barrel ceiling in entry, natural stone tile in bathrooms and kitchen, and two fireplaces (one wood [also plumbed for propane] and one propane).  Additional design elements include glass tile walls, stucco exterior and old-world texture with 5 step glazed finish interior walls, 8’ X 36” interior solid alder doors, 9’ (or higher) ceilings, 8’ wood French doors throughout, hand-stacked stone fireplace wall, wide halls and stairs, art niches and alcoves, furniture quality built-in cabinetry throughout, ample parking and a dramatic copper-colored standing-seam metal roof (which changes colors depending on the time of day and the season). 

The 4,000 square foot home has 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths (3 are suites), cozy separate sitting/media area for children, a gourmet kitchen with custom cement and granite countertops, Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances, including a six-burner w/griddle stovetop, large warming drawer, prep sink, two dishwashers and two more refrigerator drawers.  The master suite is oriented to wake gently by sunrise and has a fireplace, soffit lighting, air tub, rainfall shower, floating cabinetry and a walk-in closet.  The outbuilding includes a 4 car garage, abundant storage and a separate guest room with bath.  The mechanicals are just as impressive: raised foundation, radiant heat (10 zones), two A/C units, second heat source, circulating hot water and central vacuum.

Water:  This 40-acre fenced ranch has its own well, underground electric and two 5,000 gallon water storage tanks.

Comments:   This is a stunning home with breathtaking views that is perched atop a knoll overlooking picturesque Santa Ana Valley surrounded by cattle ranches, horse properties and produce farms.

List Price: $1,599,000

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