46005 Arroyo Seco Book

Country Ranch Vineyard Dream Property In All Its Glory, Preserved Over The Years, Minutes To Carmel Valley

COUNTRY RANCH VINEYARD WORK FROM HOME dream property, minutes to Carmel Valley.

On 13+ acres overlooking the arroyo with organic vegetables, fresh eggs, a trout pond, and your own boutique vineyard. Once a health retreat, the quintessential farmhouse was built by a state senator to the utmost quality of its day. Remodeled and preserved over the years, the three bedrooms, plus sleeping porches, and a grand kitchen serve as the focal point for country living. The stone house, once a stagecoach stop, and the cowboy house round out the properties’ living spaces. Outdoor barbecues, both big and small, horseshoes, swimming and a terrific water source make this property a dream come true. County permits in place for the vineyard and 3000-case winery. Monterey County transient permit for weekly rentals and active permit to build wine barn included. www.CountryRanchVineyard.com $2.495M

Mesa del Sol History

Late 1800’s Joaquin de la Torre was granted 16,523 acres, 4,000 acres of which was developed into Clark Colony at Three Mile Flat.

1899 W.G.B. Moore acquired 78 acres from the United States Government and sold it to J.H. McDougall, a prominent business man, cattle buyer, a real estate owner, tax collector and banker. Taking advantage of the river and the high sunny mesa, McDougall began its development as a health spa. Old timers tell of Teddy Roosevelt’s stay there. McDougall built, among other things, the stone building, presently the tool shed, which is the oldest building on the property today.

1917 McDougall sold to Santo Wicker of Ohlone Indian heritage. Little is known of his eleven year tenure.

1928 Fred and Ethel Weybret take possession. Fred Weybret was in the printing business, owning the Salinas Journal until 1932. He became the Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks, President of the Rotary Club and in 1939 was elected to the California State Senate. The Weybrets did the major development of the property, including the building of the main house in 1936, the cowboy house, water tower and cool room.

1945 The Weybrets sold the ranch to Stephen and Mary Rianda. Stephen Rianda was a lettuce baron in Salinas and a past president of Grower Shippers Association and Mary was a talented artist.

The primary embellishment of the picnic area for gracious living and extensive entertaining was instigated by the Riandas. They named it Mesa del Sol, Spanish for “sunny plateau”.

1973 Upon Stephen Rianda’s death, the property was divided among the children with the 3.75 acres surrounding the main embellishments being sold to Thomas and Noreen Green.

1998 The Greens sold to John and Ann Hougham who also bought back 10 acres from the Riandas, planting 7 of the acres in wine grapes. Since John’s death in 2000, Ann Hougham has continued the vision, lovingly restoring the buildings and the property, while developing the awardwinning Mesa del Sol wine.

Farmhouse View

Dining

Chef’s Kitchen

Courtyard Stone Patio

Active Monterey County Transient Occupancy Permit For Weekly Rentals Up To 20 People

Farmhouse

• Farmhouse

3 Bedrooms, 2 Sleeping Porches Sleeps up to 9

• Cowboy House

1 Bedroom Sleeps up to 4

• Stone House

1 Bedroom Sleeps up to 4

• Safari Tent

Cliffside River View Sleeps up to 4 (not available in winter)

Property Features Farmhouse: • Clear Heart Redwood Paneled Great Room with Stone Fireplace • Country Kitchen with enclosed Breakfast Porch • Paneled Formal Dining Room • Three Bedrooms each with enclosed Sun, Sitting or Sleeping Porches • Two Bathrooms • Two Stone Patios, one for Gazing, one for Cooking Cowboy House: • Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bath • Suitable for Guests or Caretaker’s Stone House: • Guest Bedroom with Bath • Tool and Utility Storage • Two-Car Garage Outbuildings: • Water Tower • Cool Storage • Chicken House • Pool Cabana Outdoor Entertainment Areas: • Pergola with Large Round Table with Lazy Susan and 15 Stools • Large Barbecue • Ball Court for Bocce, Volley or Basketball Other Features: • 55’ Swimming Pool • Stocked Trout Pond • Organic Vegetable Garden • Fruit Trees • Provence Lavender Plants

Farmhouse Great Room

Guest Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Sitting Area

Sleeping Porch

Stone House

Cowboy House

Safari Tent

Entertaining

Splashing

Trout Pond

Organic Garden

Welcome to the

Vineyards...

7 Acres in Wine Grapes • • • •

Sangiovese - 1.25 acre Zinfandel - 1.5 acres Syrah - 4 acres Grenache - .25 acres

COUNTY PERMITS in place for the vineyard and 3000-case winery.

Award-Winning Harvests Wine Enthusiast Mesa Del Sol Wines Consistently Scores 90 & 92 Big Sur Forager Festival 2019 Best of Show Mesa Del Sol 2013 Sangiovese

Active Monterey County Agricultural Processing Facility (Wine Barn) Permit Plans

Wine Barn Elevation Plan

Wine Barn Floor Plan

PARCELS: APN #419-441-005 - 10.47 Acres - Vineyard APN #419-441-006 - 3.27 Acres - Ranch TOTAL: 13.74 Acres

FINE WELL WATER SOURCE serves the vineyard via the trout pond complementing the irrigation with its organic nutrients.

Williams & Tollner (831) 236.5463 | (831) 402.2076

rhonda@carmelrealtycompany.com | judy@carmelrealtycompany.com www.williamsandtollner.com