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Ramona,CA 92065
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $3,500
Subdivision Ramona
MLS Listing ID 250029300
Style Detached
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 2010
Lot Size 170.270 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Perched on 170 acres with sweeping valley views, Ballena Vista is a rare luxury estate offering elegance, privacy, and self-sufficiency. The custom home, built by Dave McGinnis, features exceptional craftsmanship and upscale finishes. With 40 acres of grape varietals, room for expansion, and existing structures ideal for a future winery. Additional accommodations include a guest house, 3 casitas, and 5 modular homes—perfect for guests or staff. Equestrian facilities include a luxury 8-stall barn and a separate 38-stall barn, offering endless versatility. A private well system and expansive solar farm support sustainable living. Truly one of San Diego County's premier estates, Ballena Vista offers a lifestyle beyond limits, with sweeping views, world-class amenities, and timeless appeal.
Located just a one-hour drive from Downtown San Diego. The property includes plenty of water, w/ 7 wells and a 400,000 underground storage reservoir for irrigation as well as a 50,000 gallon and two, 10,000-gallon storage tanks for potable water. There is a pump station distributing water to the various pastures and vineyards. The electricity is provided by its own solar field, the 2nd largest private solar field in San Diego County. There remains plenty of room for horses with some of the finest barn facilities anywhere and spacious fenced pastures for turning them out. There's even a quarter mile racetrack to stretch their legs. Whether a full-time residence or a weekend getaway this is one of the premier estates in San Diego County. Ballena Vista is more than a home—it's a private sanctuary, a working estate, and a rare investment in lifestyle and legacy. Without question, one of San Diego County's most remarkable properties.
Location
State CA
County San Diego
Community Ramona
Area Ramona (92065)
Zoning Agricultur
Rooms
Other Rooms 18x10
Dining Room 14x14
Kitchen 9x14
Interior
Heating Propane,Solar
Cooling Central Forced Air
Flooring Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type FP in Living Room
Equipment Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer,Range/Stove Hood,Barbecue
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Stucco
Parking Features None Known
Fence Full,Partial
Pool Below Ground,Private
View Mountains/Hills,Panoramic,Parklike,Pasture,Meadow
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Story 2
Sewer Septic Installed
Water Well
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Call Agent
Pets Allowed Yes