5 California Estates Offering Exclusive Luxury Ranches, Oceanfront Elegance, and Scenic Vineyard Views

A Tranquil, Privately Gated 123+/- Acre Working Ranch.

Size: 123 acres

Listing details: The Property Features Exceptional Equestrian Facilities, And An Income-producing Avocado Operation.

This exquisite, gated Glennville Executive Ranch is truly a remarkable property nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains, offering a blend of natural beauty and extensive amenities, with 846 acres, 6 parcels, Poso Creek meanders through the property creating a serene setting. The centerpiece is the Magnificent 6,000+ sqft lodge located on its 5 acre lakes edge, with waterfall, 3 additional stunning homes, 4-stall stable, hay barn, shop, barn with apartment, multiple house pads with power and water, 8 water wells, Riparian Rights, 5th home for caretaker. The Glennville Ranch craters to various lifestyles, from ranching to resort-style living, or a Guest Ranch. Its extensive facilities & natural surroundings make it an ideal estate for the discriminating buyer looking to fully embrace the amazing opportunity for recreation & relaxation.

Listing details: 4All furnishing included in 4 homes, heavy equip, 5 off road vehicles, everything for overall management of the ranch. This Ranch is in a class by itself. HISTORY OF THE RANCH: This ranch was once owned by Jack Kent- Cooke who owner of the Redskins and Los Angeles Lakers, for a peaceful family retreat and a place for this Los Angeles Basketball team. Mr. Cooke purchased the huge ranch in the foothills of Sierra Nevada, which he built into a family vacation compound. It was a grand spread. At one time the family ran over 4,000 head of cattle. Jack Kent-Cooke later sold the Lakers, the Kings, the Forum, and the cattle ranch to Dr. Jerry Buss.

Experience unparalleled luxury in this ocean view home in prestigious Ritz Cove. This elegant residence boasts outstanding architectural details, from intricately designed ceilings and doorways to beautiful archways and murals. A grand two-story foyer leads to a stunning pool with ocean views. Just a block from the beach, this home has a water feature, flowering bushes, and fruit trees. Equipped with a new HVAC system, a state-of-the-art entertainment system, opulent cabinetry, spacious closets, and a paneled wood office, the home also includes an elevator for easy access to all levels.

Listing details: The primary suite offers breathtaking views of Monarch Beach. Over half a million dollars has been invested in casework alone. With a walk-in wine room, curved bar, and cove lighting, the home is perfect for entertaining. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a guard-gated enclave of just 101 homes, this property offers both privacy and tranquility. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own an extraordinary home.

Sebastiano Vineyard a testament to viticultural excellence.

Size: 1,000 acres

Listing details: A rare chance to own and build on a piece of Santa Barbara Viticulture legacy.

Set on a premium acre-plus knoll, this updated mid-century modern residence commands spectacular sunrise-to-sunset views of the ocean, islands, and Queen’s Necklace. Gated and private, the scenic setting is convenient to Pepperdine, Civic Center, and all of Malibu’s storied beaches, restaurants, and shops. Preserving mid-century architectural details such as an open-plan layout, generous use of glass, wood floors, and indoor-outdoor flow, the single-level home embraces the views, sweeping from the distant horizon to the verdant mountainsides. In addition to a spacious ocean-view living room with a fireplace and dual sliding glass doors to the backyard, there is a huge great room with high ceilings a congenial setting for lively entertaining. This comprises family, dining, and kitchen areas, with another linear fireplace, and a wall of glass and sliding doors overlooking the backyard, pool, and sensational views.

Listing details: The kitchen has a waterfall-style island with bar seating, top-quality stainless appliances, and custom cabinets. The home’s three bedrooms include a peaceful ocean-view primary suite with yet another fireplace, a large tiled bath, walk-in closet, and doors to the pool deck from both the bedroom and the bathroom. The backyard is an entertainer’s dream, with patios, lawns, and decks all designed to enjoy the maximum view. The infinity-edge pool and adjacent spa have a wide lounging deck, where there is also a fire pit with built-in bench seating and a barbecue bar. The pool deck steps down to another wide apron of lawn and an ocean-view wooden deck deep enough for yoga, sunbathing, and star-gazing. There is ample patio space for al fresco dining, plus, on the opposite side of the house, there is another wide lawn with a raised-platform cabana lounge and a pergola-shaded dining area. Complete with a two-car garage, security system, and home automation, this view contemporary home offers privacy, serenity, style, and close-to-everything convenience. Listed for lease at $42,000 per month.