$7,400,000

World class 20 acre equestrian facility

Santa Ynez , Santa Barbara County , California

20.00
ACRES

0
BEDROOMS

1
BATH

16000
SQ FT

1 barn with 17 stalls

Property description

Set on 20 acres of spacious, fully usable grounds, Fairfield Farm offers room to breathe, ride, and expand. A thoughtfully planned infrastructure that supports both daily operations and future vision, lush pastures that provide ample space for grazing and riding, surrounded by privacy and open sky views.

Fully renovated in 2019, this turnkey equestrian facility boasts a bright, open-air design with thoughtfully modern upgrades to ensure exceptional comfort, safety, and efficiency for both horses and humans. The barn layout was expertly planned for maximum operational flow, featuring direct open access from the spacious hay loft to each stall, allowing for easy feeding and streamlined daily chores.

The expansive 5,000 sq ft hay loft is more than just storage, it’s a game-changer. Designed to accommodate a full double tractor-trailer load of hay and an 18-wheeler delivery of shavings, it ensures you're stocked and ready year round. With ample height, ventilation, and structural integrity, the loft also offers future potential for groom or staff housing, making it as versatile as it is efficient.

Exceptional Infrastructure Highlights Include:

- A newly drilled 820 feet private well, delivering 250 gallons per minute at 115 PSI. Designed to provide abundant, consistent water pressure for all agricultural and residential needs.

- A new commercial grade standby diesel generator - 277/480 three-phase system with fully automatic seamless transfer. Ensures uninterrupted operation of every system on the property, including the well and future home, for complete peace of mind during power outages.

- 480 volt upgraded electrical panels (2) - one for the stables and the second reserved for the proposed residence.

- An expertly installed mesh barrier surrounds the property, safeguarding against squirrels, snakes, skunks, coyotes, and gophers. The barrier is buried over 3 feet underground to prevent digging, rises 5 feet above ground to deter climbing, and is topped with an electric line for added security. Designed specifically to address California’s persistent ground squirrel challenges, it ensures both animal control and property integrity.

Ideally situated just off CA 154, the location of Fairfield Farm offers convenient access while maintaining exceptional privacy and seclusion. Close to top equine veterinarians as well as renowned wineries, farm-to-table dining, and boutique shopping the location blends world class horse care with the best of Santa Ynez Valley living.

Distances to:

Alamo Pintado Equine Clinic : ~6 minute drive
Santa Lucia: ~2 minute drive (across the street)
La Herradura Polo Club: ~5 minutes (just east on Baseline Avenue)
Santa Barbara Polo Club / Montecito: ~30–35 minutes
Los Olivos ~5 minutes
Downtown Santa Ynez: ~7 minutes
Los Olivos Grocery: ~4 minutes
New Frontiers Marketplace: ~11 minutes
El Rancho Market: ~10 minutes
Solvang: ~12 minutes
Santa Barbara: ~30 miles
IZA - Santa Ynez airport: ~7 minutes
FBO and SBA: ~35 minutes

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Details

Home Features

Architectural plans for a luxury residence on the property were previously fully approved by Santa Barbara County, offering a seamless path for future development. While the original approvals lapsed due to timing, the resubmission process is already underway and expected to be permitted shortly. Present building plans include a 3,100 sf luxury home to be built on the pre-approved homesite. Electric and water has already placed near the building site.
This presents a rare opportunity to customize or revive a pre-vetted vision for an exceptional estate in one of California’s most desirable equestrian regions.

Lot Features

Zoned AG1-10, this property offers significant upside potential for developers and investors. The land is sub dividable, allowing for the creation of two 10-acre parcels.
Each parcel permits up to 20,000 square feet of buildable space, including:
- A primary residence
- An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
AG1-10 zoning allows immediate development of single-family residences and farmworker housing, with on-site farm stands or product sales also permitted outright—ideal for agricultural lifestyle properties or income-generating boutique farm operations. Additional lucrative uses like guest ranches, equestrian centers, or farm stays may be approved with proper permitting, offering long-term development flexibility.
This zoning framework supports a wide range of development strategies—from luxury estate homes to high-end rental properties or resale opportunities. With infrastructure already in place and a premium location in the Santa Ynez Valley, this property presents a rare investment opportunity with scale, flexibility, and long-term value.

Horse Facility Features

The barn currently features 13 oversized 12'x25' stalls, thoughtfully designed for comfort and airflow. For operations that require higher capacity, these can be easily reconfigured back into 12'x12' stalls, restoring the barn’s original 30-stall layout without structural changes.
Present Barn Configuration:
13 double stalls -12' x 25'
4 single stalls -12' x 12'
Spacious tack room
Luxury office space with beamed ceilings
Large interior storage room
Private lavatory with washer/dryer
Custom diamond mesh stall gates with for visibility and ventilation
Automatic fly spray system
Automatic 4 gallon water buckets in every stall
Updated electrical throughout
Individual safety fans in each stall
Hot water wash stalls with rubber flooring
Separate farrier area
Several grooming bays with rubber flooring
2nd floor hay loft 5,000sf
Presently the property has 26 total pastures consisting of:
9 Upper turnouts
9 Lower larger pastures
4 Oil pipe pastures
4 All weather turnouts
Automatic water to each turnout
Irrigation riser at each upper turnout for individual irrigation
2" risers strategically placed for irrigation to lower pastures
All turnouts/pastures built with no climb fencing
Structured shelters located in every turnout
A natural track with gentle inclines loops around the southeastern portion of the property, offering a convenient and scenic way to condition horses and maintain fitness without ever leaving the farm. It’s a thoughtful feature that supports both daily exercise and strength training for long term performance.
Engineered 210' x 210' ring with drainage system
Dressage ring - mirrored and fenced (presently used for free jumping and breed inspections)
60' round pen
Large capacity driveway for parking, tractor trailer access and turnaround.
4 bay equipment structure
3 bay static aeration bays (a method of composting manure by forcing air through perforated underground pipes.The compost pile is not turned or agitated during the process.
Private, gated entry
4 electrical RV hook ups