The fully operational SZ Ranch in NE Santa Barbara County is now available! This 719-acre Certified Organic Farm and Ranch is located in the fertile Cuyama Valley and stretches south to the mountains of the Las Padres National Forest. The ranch produces organic beef, poultry and eggs and includes ranch home, barns, a large entertainment facility, 600-acres of prime recreational land and more. California's famed Central Coast is just an hour away.LandThe SZ Ranch is in the rich Cuyama Valley, known as the 'The Hidden Valley of Enchantment'. The primary entrance is on Foothill Road with the olive tree-lined driveway leading through the property to the main ranch home and operational center, and past into the vast grazing and recreational areas to the south. This 719.15-acre property is comprised of three contiguous parcels: APN 149-140-029, 79.15-acres; APN 149-140-030, 40.0-acres; APN 149-140-031, 600.0-acres. Nearly flat farm and ranch ground transitions to rolling hills, valleys, mountains and draws. Well maintained roads provide access throughout the ranch, including a year-around natural spring located in the southwest corner of the property. Native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, trees, quail, deer and other wildlife populate the land. This ranch provides panoramic and spectacular views of the Cuyama Valley and La Panza Range to the north, the Caliente Range to the northeast and the Los Padres National Forest and coast range to the south and west. ImprovementsThe property includes a primary ranch house (<1,000 sq ft), main horse and livestock barn with five stalls and storage (~400 sq ft), four large covered fully equipped and automatic poultry / chicken barns, livestock and poultry pens, corrals, chutes and other livestock and ranch equipment and implements, welded pipe livestock alleys, gathering corral, organic chicken egg processing, production and packaging facility, tack room building, multiple large equipment and supply storage containers / buildings, two-story farmer's market type ag store building with double volume covered area, feed storage barn, shop and storage building with outdoor covered work area and more. The ranch house has incredible panoramic views and includes the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, family room, covered entry porch, laundry area, 300+/- sq ft deck and patio area with heated hot tub accessed from the bedroom, built-in custom adjustable Santa Maria style BBQ grill, built-in custom outdoor kitchen area including sink, multiple stainless-steel refrigerators, ice machine, granite countertops, outdoor firepit, and bar counter area. Water is provided by a domestic well (19 GPM) with 12,000 gallons of above ground water storage tanks. 12-acres of farm ground is prepared for drip irrigation. 20-acres of farm ground is set up for alfalfa with five irrigation wheel lines. 110-acres are prepared for irrigated grass pasture with new water source. The 2" domestic water system runs from the well to Foothill Road and outbuilding pads (125-acre coverage). Propane supply in five 500-gallon tanks. Most of the two-story ag building is completed and includes electrical power supply, septic system and two restrooms. The property is enclosed with 4 and 5-strand barbed wire ranch fence and includes multiple access gates and cross-fencing. 480v main power; multiple panels with underground power supply. Full septic system. RecreationOutdoor activity opportunities on the ranch include horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting, target and sporting clay shooting, off-road vehicle and mountain biking, wildlife viewing and more. A unique large entertainment area called "My Town" is in the heart of the ranch operational center. The Town was originally formed to accommodate and entertain employees and their families participating in the biannual Cattle Roundup and BBQ and can be used for various other entertainment, special events and gatherings. The feeling of the Old West is captured in the numerous barnwood-clad buildings of The Town (some fully operational) including the western-theme named Saloon (with large cold storage), School, Jail, Card Room, Land Office (with multiple offices), Post Office, Outhouse, Restrooms (with showers) and more. Other items in The Town include a Santa Maria Style BBQ grill, campfire pit, play structure, covered seating area, picnic tables, overhead string lighting, swings and other features. The SZ Ranch has also hosted Halloween and pumpkin patch events for the community. Nearby is the Carrizo Plain National Monument, home of the California jewel flower, San Joaquin kit fox, mountain plover, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, pronghorn antelope and giant kangaroo rat. Here you can explore salt flats, grasslands, hike to cave paintings, view the San Andreas Fault and experience some of California's best wildflowers. Take in area wine, olive and pistachio tasting and ranch tours. Explore local trails for spectacular views of the Los Padres National Forest or The Caliente Mountains: Santa Barbara Canyon, Caliente Mountain Ridge Trail, Juddel Canyon, Three Peaks via Nordic Station or from Aliso Park Campground. AgricultureThe SZ Ranch is a California Certified Organic Farm and Ranch that produces organic beef, poultry and eggs. Portions of the ranch have been used to farm organic alfalfa. The Cuyama Valley has numerous agricultural farms and ranching operations producing wine grapes, olives, hay, beef, numerous row crops and more. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural ResourcesWater rights included; Mineral rights on APN 149-140-030 parcel (40.0-acres). Region & ClimateThe climate of the Cuyama valley is semi-arid with hot summers and cool winters. Most all precipitation occurs in the winter as rain with occasional snow on the area mountain peaks. The valley is partially open to the Pacific Ocean leading to occasional marine influence. The principal native vegetation on the valley floor is grassland, wildflowers, scrub, with chaparral and oak woodland in the hills to the south. The headwaters of the Cuyama River are just north of Pine Mountain Summit on State Route 33. HistoryThe Cuyama Valley region has a diverse and rich history and is primarily a ranch, farming and agricultural area. The first native inhabitants of the valley were Chumash. The name "Cuyama" (pronounced Qui-yama) comes from a village named for the Chumash word kuyam, meaning "clam" or "freshwater mollusk". LocationThe SZ Ranch is near New Cuyama. Cuyama Valley, situated along historic Route 166, is located in the middle of four counties: Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura and Kern. Cuyama and New Cuyama are about an hour's drive to California's famed Central Coast and wine region with nearby Pismo and Avila beaches, Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo. An hour south leads you to Ojai or north to Bakersfield and California's Great Central Valley. Los Angeles County is a 2+ hour drive to the south.
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