Matilija Canyon Ranch offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history and enjoy country living surrounded by Los Padres National Forest. Currently a private residence, ranch and wildlife refuge, this 560+/- acre ranch has four dwellings, hiking trails, hundreds of fruit trees, a trout stream, two ponds, outdoor living areas, an aviary and fenced corrals. The main residence is the historic Dent house built in 1908. This app. 5,000-square-foot home has been permitted to operate boarding house with a commercial kitchen and four bedrooms with private baths. A second app. 5,000-square-foot residence features separate living areas and bedrooms, as well as a large flex room that could be used as an event or meeting space. There is also a one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottageMatilija Canyon Ranch offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history and enjoy country living surrounded by Los Padres National Forest. Currently a private residence, ranch and wildlife refuge, this 560+/- acre ranch has four dwellings, hiking trails, hundreds of fruit trees, a trout stream, two ponds, outdoor living areas, an aviary and fenced corrals. The main residence is the historic Dent house built in 1908. This app. 5,000-square-foot home has been permitted to operate boarding house with a commercial kitchen and four bedrooms with private baths. A second app. 5,000-square-foot residence features separate living areas and bedrooms, as well as a large flex room that could be used as an event or meeting space. There is also a one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage with a wrap-around porch and other buildings. Only about 90 minutes from LA, this exceptional property could be a weekend getaway, bed & breakfast, vacation home, or family retreat.
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
5,000
Lot Size
24,393,600 sqft
Year Built
1908
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
15
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
V0-217005740
Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Country Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level, Workshop
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Den, Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Appliances
Dishwasher
Laundry
Laundry Room, Propane Dryer Hookup
Heating
Forced Air, Propane
Patio & Porch
Open, Patio, Porch, Screened, Wood, Wrap Around
Security
Smoke Detectors
Foundation
Combination
Roof
Composition
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