Prime 20 Acre Santa Ynez Equestrian Estate - Santa Barbara County

Welcome to Fairfield Farm, an exceptional 20 acre equestrian estate in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley, where world-class facilities meet timeless California charm. Set against a backdrop of golden sunsets and mountain vistas, this fully usable, turnkey property offers the ultimate blend of functionality, beauty, and opportunity. Enjoy big sky views, long distance mountain vistas, and a layout that captures the prevailing southwest winds, keeping the property cool, fresh, and naturally ventilated year-round. The land is fully usable, with gentle rolling hills and located in a low wildfire risk area, ideal for peace of mind and long-term investment. Whether you're searching for a world-class equestrian facility, a refined private estate or a premier investment Fairfield Farm presents an unparalleled blend of prestige, performance, and potential. 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. Zoning & Development Potential: Zoned AG1-10, this property offers significant upside potential for developers and investors. The land is subdividable, 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 and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). 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. Plans for a 3,100 sf residence are currently under review and expected to be approved shortly, providing an exceptional opportunity to expand or customize the estate. 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. - Exceptional water access with irrigation available across all acreage - 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. - New three phase transformer - 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. 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. 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 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. 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