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“I’ve seen a lot of change, and much of it has been really positive. There’s simply a lot of nice people


who have moved to the area.” –Patty Murphy


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remains largely a rural—albeit exclusive—horse community.


Just another morning for Ramon Becerra, taking his daughter Katherine to school.


The City Today It’s hard not to be impressed by the city of Santa Ynez. If you drive up the coast just past Santa Barbara, then head eastward on Highway 154, you pass through the chaparral envi- rons of the Los Padres National Forest. Lake Cachuma gleams like a turquoise jewel on your right as you head through the hills on your way to the town. After 30 miles of road, Santa Ynez suddenly comes into view, like an apparition from the past. Western style buildings line the quaint streets, home to antique stores and other small shops.


In the midst of this historic village, you’ll see


the Santa Ynez Valley Museum, which houses artifacts from the Chumash period to pioneer times. Within the museum is the Parks- Janeway Carriage House, featuring one of the most extensive collections of American-made horse-drawn carriages in the West. Here you’ll see everything from surreys, phaetons, hunting vehicles and other horse-drawn wagons. The collection includes the 1910 Yosemite Stage, the 1890 Stanhope Phaeton and even a horse- drawn hearse. Drive deeper into Santa Ynez and you’ll see


vineyards, a big part of the Santa Ynez Valley culture. Wineries abound in this part of the state, adding to the sophisticated aura of this special place. Of course, you’ll also see plenty of horses


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Return to early California romance when the Dons built beautiful, thick walled adobe ranchos. Rancho de Colores replicates the authenticity of the Valley’s golden age. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece on 10 private, gated acres. Each room is a work of art and craftsmanship with state-of-the-art appliances and modern components. Sparkling pool, lush gardens and entertaining area, at ached guest apartment, and detached guest cot age and artist studio. A (6) stall adobe style barn with a separate matching adobe offi ce, tack and storage annex. Huge 3 bay detached storage building with roll-up doors. Boutique vineyard with 400 vines, fenced and irrigated pastures, sand arena and private well. Off ered at $3,600,000


Back in the Tuscan Sun with this unique Tuscany inspired villa on 10 fl at acres with sweeping views of the Santa Ynez and San Raphael Mtn. ranges along with some of the Valley’s fi nest horse ranches and vineyards. Beautiful Venetian plaster, maple hardwood fl oors, granite counters, 1,800 sq. ft. great room with 16 ft. ceilings, and 4 fi replaces. Large sandstone covered porch leads to a salt water pool. There’s a 1,200 sq. ft. unfi nished annex or art studio, a 4 stall barn with tack and work room, new 3 rail wood and wire fenced/ X-fenced pastures and paddocks, and private well. Off ered at $1,750,000


Fabulous all usable 8.9 acre parcel with California Ranch style 3 bedroom, 21⁄2 bath home with private AG well, plus District 1 AG water. Charming newly remodeled 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest/ granny with separate entry. New paint and carpet throughout. Perfect for horses. Fenced irrigated pastures, fruit orchard and small vineyard. Off ered at $1,399,000


Joe Olla, Joe Olla Realty (805) 451-4870 • jorealty@silcom.com • 3575 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460


CalBRE Lic# 00902183 www.joeollarealty.com


Photo courtesy Ramon Becerra


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