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Once a bustling old stage coach stop along the mountain road traversing from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara, California, this gated private mountain retreat on 63 acres is elevated above the City of Santa Barbara and has stunning Pacific Ocean and Channel Island views.

A historic main lodge, 2-bedroom guest house, year-round running stream with thundering waterfalls and natural swimming holes are only a few of the amazing features of this property. Easily accessible, Hidden Valley is located just 15 minutes to culturally-rich Santa Barbara, with its white sand beaches, convenient airport, a wide assortment of restaurants and antique shopping.

If you love enchanted forests with the feel of the East and the romance of Europe, this incredible property offers you a chance to live your dream. Never has a property held such promise as these two contiguous parcels, each of them a beautiful potential building site in its own right.

The land has been lovingly manicured with miles of walkways, masonry stone walls and rock terraces gracing the sun-drenched rocky promenades and deep lush canyons offering stunning views of the ocean and city from an oasis rare in this typically arid community. Thousands of old oaks, huge boulders, many covered with rich moss, and lush vegetation rise amid the rushing water in this pristine mountain environment.

Following meandering stone paths through colors and shades of magnificent landscaping, you come upon splashing waterfalls as they cascade one pool into the next, filled with trout, over ferns and cool moss-bound rock. It is the dreamlike setting of the grounds of a botanical garden. As you take the paths along cliffs shrouded in the quiet shade of great trees, sudden, breathtaking views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific appear in warm splashes of light.

More than a century later, this property has regained the quiet of its ancestral mountain location, offering a haven of refuge to all of its guests. The beauty of Hidden Valley is really all about you and your life. It is the kind of sanctuary that holy people seek, the kind of vision artists paint, and a one-of-a-kind magical environment that few people ever get to experience.

HIDDEN VALLEY FEATURES

Private Gated Mountain Retreat elevated above the City of Santa Barbara with Pacific Ocean Views

63 Magnificent Acres (comprised of two separate parcels, sub-divisions not allowed)

Resource Protection Zone (MT-100) suitable for family compound, corporate retreat, charitable organization or foundation use

6,000+ sf Main Lodge built in 1927 with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows facing the Channel Islands, awaiting restoration

1,600 sf / 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Guest House charmingly renovated, waiting to be enjoyed

Two Cabins built in 1957 with 3 rooms and 2 Baths are Go Green ready

65 Swimming Pool with men’s and women’s bathhouse

Private Well pumping 150 gallons per minute with storage tanks; a bottling opportunity, Hidden Valley Pure?

Environmental and Botanical Jewel with waterfalls, mineral springs, trout pools, and lush vegetation including exotic succulent gardens and more than 1,500 botanical species

Referred to as Little Big Sur and Mini Yosemite due to the rich and abundant bio-diversity

Miles of fabulous masonry stone walls and trails for hiking and mountain biking

Zoned for horses with several pads available for stables and arenas

Lifting high above San Marcos Pass, Hidden Valley is an environmental and botanical jewel, a Shangri-La that beckons the mind, body and soul.

Offered at $6,800,000

For more information Please visit the Hidden Valley Website www.HiddenValleySB.com

1235 South Pacific Street
Oceanside, CA

Fabulous new two-story 3,000+ square foot custom home located on the beach in Oceanside, California offers privacy and comfort, along with unparalleled whitewater views of the beach and the coast down to La Jolla. Serene and sophisticated Asian-influenced home sits on the sand with a sand backyard and features spectacular white water and beach vistas with some of the best surfing in all of San Diego and a view all the way to La Jolla.

Upstairs Living Area features an extraordinary mixture of lacewood cabinetry, slate floors, teak glass, granite, and stainless steel for a striking yet restful effect.

Edgar Lamas designed custom lacewood fireplace has an electric start for gas logs. A liquid crystal 47″ Sharp Aquos 1080P high definition flat screen television rises from within a custom antique Thai wedding cabinet, while a Sonance 5.1 surround sound stereo system with Marantz receiver, Tivo, Marantz DVD/CD, cable and IPOD docking station complete your audiovisual experience. Custom furnishings include sofa and two swivel chairs perfect for viewing the waves from within. Sliding full height wall length glass doors on both floors and four operable skylights allow the outside ocean breezes to come in.

Dining area, with water views on three sides, has flattering cove lighting with Chihuly school chandelier, African mahogany inlaid dining table and comfortable Italian teak arm chairs.

Edgar Lamas designed open kitchen gleams with rare Brazilian granite countertops offset by curved lacewood and stainless steel cabinetry. Appliances include the Miele MasterChef Collection wall warming drawer, convection/microwave oven and ventilation hood; Subzero refrigerator drawers, clear cube icemaker and integrated refrigerator-freezer; Fisher Pykell two drawer dishwasher; Wolf five burner gas cook top and classic self-cleaning electric oven. The kitchen also features a Franke stainless steel double sink with shelf, KWC stainless steel extension faucet, WasteKing disposal and three opening skylights.

A cast glass bar is accented by Italian stainless steel and Plexiglas pedestal barstools. Nearby shelving displays museum quality modern art glass from American, French and Italian master blowers on a custom mosaic wall. Sculpted cove and under counter lighting highlight wave effect, both on the wall and on the ceiling.

Powder room also features Lamas designed dual height lacewood cabinets with black granite tops featuring unique sculptured edges, granite raised bowl sink, Dorn Bracht fixtures and Toto commode. Inset and under-counter lighting add to the stunning effect.

Outdoor heated, covered upper terrace has surround sound and sophisticated inset ceiling lighting. Glass paneling and a copper rail protect you from the elements while you relax in comfort on imported all-weather Italian chaise lounges.

Master bedroom offers Duxiana luxury king-size bed with Missoni bed linens and custom teak lattice headboard, African winge wood and bauxite cabinetry, hidden Sharp Aquos 1080P HD 42″ LCD television behind mirror and Baker armoire.

The Lamas designed master bathroom has lacewood curved cabinetry, an over-sized mirror and rare sea blue Brazilian granite on the vanity and in the shower. Spacious bench shower includes Thermasol instant-heat steam bath and both wall and hand-held Hansgrohe stainless steel fixtures. The bath also boasts a Kalista sink, Toto commode and opening skylight.

Lower level includes great room with granite clad wood burning fireplace, wet bar with Scotsman icemaker and U-Line refrigerator drawers and Fisher Pykell two drawer dish washer. Custom J. Robert Scott 60″ round table with glass top and stainless steel base automatically lowers or rises to cocktail or dinner height, surrounded by accompanying custom chairs. A Sharp Aquos 42″ LCD TV hides behind a modern Thai mirror. Surround sound and video systems are identical to upper level.

Three downstairs rooms are outfitted as a media/family room, a bedroom with queen size bed and a sitting room/office. The lower level bath includes an Asian inspired vanity with white marble top, an Italian marble tile mosaic walled shower/tub with a Kalista whirlpool spa in the bathtub, Hansgrohe thermostatic water flow controls and a Toto commode.

Lower level heated slate porch is covered for sun protection, with steps leading to a teak deck and out to the sand. The deck slides back to uncover a hot tub, and an outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off sand and saltwater. The basement area provides storage for deck furniture, cushions, wines, surf boards and beach goodies. A Maytag washer/dryer is on the lower level.

The house features heated French slate floors with a thermostat for each room and on both terraces, imported Italian Panto teak windows that offer a full range of functionality (tilt and turn, lift and glide), custom front and back Panto teak doors with unique locking systems for extra security and a door within for circulation. Asian style Conrad shades cover all windows and wireless internet is accessible throughout the house.

Elevator with custom stainless steel doors connects upper and lower levels. Carrier Puron Infinity HVAC is divided into two five-ton zones. Kenetco reverse osmosis purification and water softening system provides crystal clear water, while energy efficient hot water system keeps endless hot water at your fingertips. Sonance speaker systems are throughout the house.

Exterior is Santa Barbara stucco trimmed with copper fascia and stained teakwood. Commercial roof mounted all-weather flood light like those used at fine restaurants and hotels brings the sea to life after dark. State-of-the-art security system offers five outdoor cameras (including cameras for entry into both electric gates with remote access control and continuous television monitoring from the house or from any computer). Monitor records up to two months of security camera activity. Dual alarm controls are separate for each floor and custom storm/security shades cover all lower windows. Two car garage has automatic opener for African mahogany door.

Price Available Upon Request!