26353 Old Julian Hwy, Ramona, CA 92065

$17,500,000
3
BD
4
BA
5,000
SqFt
List Price
$17,500,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
250029300SD
Year Built
2010
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Living Sq. Ft
5,000
Lot Size
7,416,961
Acres
170.27
Days on Market
51
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Stories
Two Levels
Neighborhood
Ramona

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.

Additional Information

Other Buildings
Guest House Detached
Appliances
Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
In Ground, Private
Fireplace Description
Living Room
Heat
Fireplace(s), Propane, Solar
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
View
Meadow, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pasture
Exterior Construction
Stucco
Patio
Deck, Patio, Stone
Roof
Shingle
Water
Well
Attached Structure
Detached

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Scott Aurich (scott@scottaurich.com) from Listing Office: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty.

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