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Oak Ridge Ranch
36981 East Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel Valley, California
USA

Overview
Just 27 miles east of Pebble Beach, this 6,375±-acre cattle ranch offers a true ranching environment a short distance from the charming communities of Carmel Valley Village and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Extensive improvements include main residence, guest home, caretaker's house and barn. A pervasive road system makes all areas of the ranch accessible by vehicle. There is good water with 12 developed springs and 21 stock ponds as well as excellent wildlife populations including: deer, turkey, quail, bobcat and Russian wild boar. A 30-minute drive to the Monterey Peninsula Airport, this property has the potential to grow grapes.

Improvements
Main Residence: The main residence on the estate is an oasis of tranquility, perfectly positioned to capture the cool breeze on a summer afternoon. It includes 5,700 square feet of living area with three guest rooms and a large private master suite, four and one-half baths and a outdoor shower, living room, formal old-world dining room with a custom climate-controlled wine closet, a sun room, top of the line kitchen with all the latest appliances, as well as a large custom-made pantry/laundry room. In keeping with the California style the open floor plan and several outside patios create an ideal place for entertaining. There is also a two-car garage, as well as a heated pool and hot tub for relaxing after those long days on the ranch. Guest Residence: The substantial guest residence is comprised of 3,400 sq. ft. with a large master suite and two additional bedrooms, four baths including an outdoor “cowboy” shower, living room, den, kitchen, dinning room, a walk-in pantry and a double laundry room. It is attached to a new double garage with a 900 sq. ft. guest apartment upstairs complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room and large private deck. Caretaker’s Residence: The caretaker’s home is located near the main entrance of the ranch. It is an 1,800 sq. ft. home with three large bedrooms, all with their own private full baths as well as an outdoor shower, large newly remodeled kitchen, large great room and dining area. A large patio surrounds the home providing extra living space year-round with a fully-terraced and irrigated garden producing fresh vegetables and fruit. Barn: The barn is exemplary of a first-rate operation including 3,200 sq. ft. and equipped with a custom-built tack room large enough to accommodate 25 saddles, a full bath, kitchen and dining area used for entertaining, two second-floor studio apartments used for live-in workers as well as a full set of working corrals on site. This area is wonderfully landscaped and has become a perfect place to sit out by the fire and take in the beauty of the ranch. Shop/Equipment Shed: The maintenance shop, located behind the caretaker’s home, is 2,780 sq. ft. with several storage areas, a full bath, walk-in cooler, supply and tool area with several work benches. There is a fueling station and a supply shed outside the shop..

Nearby
Carmel Valley Village lies a mere 10 miles from the estate, with its selection of fine dining, wine tastings, art galleries and unique boutique shops all brimming with charm. Continue along the Carmel Valley Road past beautiful wineries and organic farms another 10 miles and you arrive at the legendary town of Carmel-by-the-Sea which overflows with quaintness. For many years, this area has been a notorious haven for Hollywood Elite, artists and writers. Additional services are easily found in the city of Monterey within 30 miles of the ranch.

Summary
Oak Ridge Ranch is situated in the upper Carmel Valley and is framed by rolling acres of oak-studded hillside pastures with enduring views of the Santa Lucia Mountains and blue skies stretching across the valley. The ranch is an old Spanish land grant to the Bloomquist family which lays to the northeast of Tularcitos Ridge and north and east of Carmel Valley Road which runs in a southwesterly direction to form the south boundary of the ranch for nearly four miles. The main entrance to Oak Ridge Ranch is tastefully appointed with attractive landscaping yet is secure with its automated, intercom-assisted gated entrance. A private, paved road makes its way up through the heart of the estate and allows access to all the amenities offered by such a unique location. There is an extensive private road system of over 21 miles meandering through the ranch providing access to the diverse topography. The owner has strategically placed numerous picnic benches in various and remote locations around the ranch sited to take in the expansive vistas. With elevations ranging from 1,200 ft. above sea level and stretching to over 3,700 feet, one cannot miss the surrounding tranquility. The primary drainage, Tularcitos Creek, enters the ranch at its north boundary and arcs westward, eventually turning to the southwest where it meets Carmel Valley Road. There are numerous other drainages and dry gulches all of which generally run from the northeast to the southwest. The range is in excellent shape with little evidence of weed infestation. A wide variety of trees can be found on the ranch including sycamore, willow, silver oak, black oak, pin oak and the beloved live oak. One of these trees on the ranch is believed to be among the largest live oak trees in Monterey County flourishing under pristine conditions with little evidence of intrusion from the outside world. Oak Ridge Ranch, the second largest in the valley, is mostly surrounded by other large, private holdings including Mike Markkula (Apple Computer) and Rupert Murdoch (Fox News).