Location
The property is located in the Los Alamos hills on the north side of Cat Canyon Road just east of Highway 101. The site address is 7903 Cat Canyon Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454.
Size
+/-361.37 Assessed Acres with +/-191 Plantable Acres
Plantings
The property currently has +/-8 acres of producing Sangiovese and +/-27 acres of producing Syrah vines.
There are +/-85 acres of vineyard redevelopment land.
Homes
The property features a ranch-style home, built in 1981, offering 4,447 square feet of living space, including two sunrooms. The home includes a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, mudroom, laundry room, and a long hallway connecting the sunrooms. The master suite includes a large bedroom and a bath with his-and-her vanities, while two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom. There are also two half baths. Modern kitchen appliances, tiled bathroom counters, and three wood-burning fireplaces add to the charm. Open wood beam ceilings enhance the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The is an attached 3-car garage with a small shop.
The property also includes one double wide mobile home.
Horse Facility
The property includes a +/-6,900 square feet center aisle horse barn with 14 stalls and a tack room built in late 1970s. There is also a wood fenced round pen right outside the horse barn as well as open range land.
Buildings
There are two hay barns as well as a large equipment storage shop on the north end of the property.
Water
Property features three electric powered (3) wells:
Two (2) turbine ag wells (675 total gpm)
One (1) Domestic 20hp submersible
Property is equipped with drip irrigation system for vines supported by a 20-acre-foot lined reservoir.
Soil
See Soil Map and Soil Description for more details.
Legal
Santa Barbara APNs: 101-300-010, 101-300-011, 101-300-012, 101-300-013 and 101-300-014
Groundwater Disclosure
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) requires groundwater basins to be sustainable by 2040. SGMA may limit ground water pumping. For more information, please visit the SGMA website.
The Buyer is responsible for conducting their own research to verify all information related to groundwater and surface water resources, including availability, usage rights, and potential restrictions.
Remarks
Nestled in the rolling coastal hills of Los Alamos, this stunning +/- 361.37-acre vineyard property offers a prime opportunity in Santa Barbara Countys renowned wine country. Featuring +/- 191 plantable acres, including +/- 35.1 acres of producing Syrah vines and +/- 85 acres of vineyard redevelopment land, the estate is perfectly positioned for continued vineyard expansion. The property includes a ranch-style main residence, built in 1981, offering 4,447 square feet of living space, a double-wide mobile home, and a large center-aisle horse barn with 14 stalls, a tack room, and a wood-fenced round pen. In addition, a large equipment storage shop provides versatile space for farming and equestrian activities.
With a robust water infrastructure, including three wells and a 20-acre-foot lined reservoir, the property supports a drip irrigation system for the vineyard. Located off Cat Canyon Road, near Highway 101, this picturesque estate is surrounded by award-winning vineyards and wineries, further enhancing its appeal as a significant investment in one of Californias top wine-producing regions.
This property offers unique development opportunities, including the potential to create a profitable vineyard with a signature wine label. Equestrian enthusiasts can enhance the estate to meet their riding needs or repurpose the horse barn into a charming bed and breakfast, taking advantage of the small-town charm and rich history of Los Alamos.
The sale includes the White Hawk Vineyard brand. The property is strategically located just 21 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 2 miles north of Los Alamos at an elevation of 900 feet. Known for its exceptional white wines, the Los Alamos Hills region is a sought-after area in the wine industry.
