Description
Just moments from downtown Los Olivos, tucked along a quiet country lane, this enchanting apple orchard invites you into a way of life that feels timeless and deeply rooted in the Santa Ynez Valley. Whether as a full-time family home or a weekend retreat, the property offers an immediate sense of arrival, where mornings begin among the trees and days unfold at a slower, more intentional pace.
Set within the highly regarded Ballard School District, the 5+- acre property is a storybook landscape of mature oaks, curated gardens, and blooming seasonal color. At its heart, a thoughtfully refined farmhouse is filled with natural light and designed for effortless living and gathering. The open-concept great room centers around a generous kitchen island, flowing seamlessly into inviting spaces that open through French doors to patios and garden pathways creating a true indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
Life here is meant to be experienced. A newly built, expansive chicken coop anchors the rhythm of daily farm life, while open pasture and a sand turnout are already in place for horses, miniature donkeys, goats, or other animals. It is a property designed not just to be admired, but to be lived in fully, where each day brings the simple pleasure of watching the land evolve with the seasons.
The orchard itself is both a working farm and a living piece of history, featuring stone fruit, six varieties of apples, including heirloom selections alongside Pink Lady, Fuji, and Jonagold. With mature, producing trees yielding approximately 3,000 pounds annually, the orchard offers a tangible connection to the land--where you can quite literally watch the fruit of each season come to life. Supported by a comprehensive irrigation system and paired with a charming roadside farmstand, the property is ideally suited for continued agricultural use or boutique agritourism ventures.
A spacious enclosed barn near the seasonal creek adds exceptional versatility, complete with cold storage and ample room for equipment, tools, or creative use. Throughout the property, extensive upgrades, from refined interiors to hand-laid stone walls and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, reflect a careful balance of beauty and function.
With its rare combination of privacy and proximity, just minutes from Los Olivos' renowned wineries, dining, and the iconic Mattei's Tavern, this is a distinctive offering. A place to gather, to grow, and to create something lasting, whether as a personal retreat, a family legacy, or an investment in the enduring appeal of agritourism in the Santa Ynez Valley.
