By Frank Ferrero

In this issue we are featuring one of our property listings located within the picturesque Los Alamos Valley. The property is approximately 87 acres of mostly level irrigated farm ground. While it is currently farmed to vegetable crops, classic California ranches surround this property to the south, and mature producing vineyards to the north. The property has one agricultural well capable of producing approximately 500 GPM and an existing underground irrigation system.

Located on State Highway 135, this 87 acre ranch estate is in a beautiful area of Santa Barbara County, which has historically been devoted to cattle ranching and dry farming. In more recent years, these historic agricultural industries have given way to more irrigated crops and equestrian facilities. In addition, the unique microclimate of this particular area has attracted premier wineries and vineyard developers from all regions of the state.

To the north of the property across State Highway 135 is Kendall-Jackson’s Mission Trail Ranch vineyard. Thousands of acres of wine grapes have been planted in the immediate vicinity by such noted growers as Sutter Home Winery, Beringer, Premier Vineyards and many others.

"We are very excited to offer such a versatile property," said Frank Ferrero of Rincon Corporation.  "Properties of this smaller size in an area of traditionally larger parcels are rare.  We envision potential buyers ranging from vegetable growers and wineries, to the investor seeking a second residence with the potential to develop an income producing vineyard estate or a first class equestrian facility.  For more information, see the Rincon website, or call Frank Ferrero or Larry Lahr at Rincon.