This Spanish-Modern, Murakami-designed property is located 1200 feet above sea level on 22 acres of oak-studded meadows in the famed Santa Ynez Valley area of the Santa Barbara wine country. Inside gated Rancho Ynecita, Casa Mirada includes unparalleled, 360 degree views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and Valley. An almost half mile, gated, private drive leads to the main residence. The ultimate in privacy and seclusion, this property is the perfect executive or entertainer’s get-away.

The main residence features dramatic, sweeping, floor-to-ceiling windows that literally invite the incredible, “best in the valley” views inside. Come see the colorful gourmet kitchen that gives way to a breakfast room with commanding views of the expansive patio, pool, and the rolling hills beyond. This panorama continues into the formal dining room, and a step down living room with a cleverly concealed wet bar. Nearby, stairs lead down to a powder room and wine cellar. The cellar features extensive bottle racking, a wet bar, and plenty of room to host a tasting. The master suite boasts a continuation of the western views, fireplace, and his and hers dressing areas with bath.

The east wing of the main residence includes an office, and bedroom with private bath, and the attached, self-contained guest suite with a private entrance, kitchen area, living room with fireplace and two bedrooms with private baths.

The entire main residence encircles an intimate, gated court yard and fountain - while a true, entertainer’s patio echoes and expands the Spanish theme on the northeast perimeter of the residence with room to host four or four hundred!

The 22.5 acres offer almost limitless possibilities for a wide variety of pursuits. There is room for your own vineyard, horses and livestock – or perhaps, just simple hiking and quiet contemplation! A pre-cut tennis court pad with installed utilities is ready in the southwest quarter. A caretaker’s quarters and workshop, in the same Spanish-Modern style as the main house, offers space that could easily be used as an artist’s studio, potter's barn, classic auto shop or anything else that suits your imagination!

The value and possibilities are truly more than can be adequately described in mere words and pictures. Come visit this impeccably maintained estate that is waiting for the truly informed and particular buyer.

Located in northern Santa Barbara County, California, the Santa Ynez Valley is just 35 miles from the beaches of Santa Barbara, 125 miles up the coast from Los Angeles and 300 miles south of San Francisco. The region is easily accessible via vehicles on U.S. Highway 101 and State Highways 154 & 246. For car free travel, Amtrak offers connecting bus service to Solvang and private aircraft land at Santa Ynez Airport (IZA).

Six distinctive communities –Santa Ynez, Solvang, Los Olivos, Ballard, Buellton, and Los Alamos - are located in the Santa Ynez Valley, encircled by the Santa Ynez and San Rafael mountain ranges. The anglicized name ”Santa Ynez” (Saint Agnes) derives from the 1804 Old Mission Santa In, the first Spanish settlement in the Valley. Prior to the arrival of Spanish and European settlers, Native Americans resided in the Santa Ynez Valley for thousands of years.

The Santa Ynez Valley's communities are all known for genuine old-world hospitality and friendliness; each offering distinctive character and amenities.

Charming rural Ballard located between Santa Ynez and Los Olivos on Baseline Road, is home to a little red schoolhouse holding classes since 1883, as well as churches, studios and an award-winning inn, restaurant and wine-tasting room.

The bustling gateway city of Buellton conveniently located at the intersection of US Highway 101 and State Highway 246 has ”everything for the traveler”-from a full-service hotel to inns, motels, tasting rooms, a variety of shops, service stations and dining spots. It is known as the ”Home of Split Pea Soup” courtesy of Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant established in 1924. In 1949, Buellton was named ”Service Town USA” and travelers can discover more in the Buellton Historical Society History Room located upstairs in Andersen's Restaurant.

Los Alamos (Spanish for ”the cottonwoods”) is located at the northern entry to the Santa Ynez Valley at the junction of US Highway 101 and State Highway 135, surrounded by vineyards and ranches; the town has an old-time rustic sensibility. The seven-block-long main thoroughfare has a large antique mall in the historic train depot, quaint shops, a cafe, an art gallery, several restaurants and wine tasting, a 1880s hotel, Victorian bed & breakfast and two motels. Each September, Los Alamos Old Days honors the town's 1876 founding with a weekend-long celebration.

The community of Los Olivos at the intersection of State Highway 154 and Grand Avenue offers an authentic slice of Victorian-style with art galleries, boutiques, more than two dozen wine-tasting rooms and wine stores, historic stagecoach stop housing a gourmet restaurant, a top-notch inn and caf from casual to elegant. Los Olivos (Spanish for ”the olives”) celebrates its namesake fruit each June with the Olive & Jazz Festival.

The township of Santa Ynez, situated just a mile from the intersection of State Highways 154 and 246, celebrates its western heritage with Old Santa Ynez Day each June including a street fair, a parade and country-western entertainment. Santa Ynez's turn-of-the-20th-century architectural facades still boast plenty of conveniences for modern trail riders including a historic saloon, a variety of restaurants from gourmet to Italian to steakhouse, a luxury AAA 4-diamond rated inn and a charming bed & breakfast.

Solvang was named by Orbitz Worldwide Travel as one of the ”Top 5 US Domestic Destinations with International Flair.” Solvang feels like northern Europe, yet in the center of California. Solvang's rich heritage dates back to 1911 when adventurous Danish-Americans from the Midwest traversed the plains to establish a settlement in the golden state of California.

In the Santa Ynez Valley, tour and taste acclaimed Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and other grape varietals at more than 75 world-class wineries and tasting rooms. Satisfy every shopping desire in art galleries, clothing boutiques to specialty gift and antique stores. Savor delicious meals-from gourmet wine-country cuisine to Danish specialties as well as international and classic American favorites-perfect for any palate. Pick apples, walnuts and berries direct from the branch. Discover the area's rich multi-cultural heritage at prominent Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Danish museums and the 1804 Old Mission Santa Ines, a national historic landmark.

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