“Behind the Scenes” – Rancho Santa Fe Equestrian Estate Features a Resort-Style Backyard & Expansive Living Spaces

4840 El Secreto | Rancho Santa Fe Equestrian Estate (1)Located in the exclusive Rancho Santa Fe Covenant neighborhood, sits the expansive, one of a kind property; The Scripps’ Ranch. Set on over 12 acres of award-winning landscaped grounds, this modern Craftsman, Rancho Santa Fe Equestrian Estate is a private oasis.

With two gated entrances, one leading to the equestrian facilities and the other to the main house, a long driveway leads you to the Rancho Santa Fe Equestrian Estate that’s tucked away from the street.

Custom designed for the Iconic San Diego family, this timeless estate features 7 bedrooms, including maids quarters, 14 baths and 12,417 square feet of immaculate living spaces.

The unique “U” shaped floor plan allows for the home to be spread out, while still maintaining an intimate welcoming environment.

Step into the grand foyer, with soaring vaulted wood ceilings, locally handcrafted custom beams and transom windows, infusing natural light from every direction.

4840 El Secreto | Rancho Santa Fe Equestrian Estate (2)Take in the extraordinary architecture of the spacious living room, featuring stone floors with wood inlays, a full service bar, and wrap around balconies with sweeping views of the Rancho Santa Fe Equestrian Estate.

Numerous living spaces, including the main family room and the adjacent California Room reveal Floor to ceiling glass doors, disappearing into the walls as you enter the lush center courtyard and expansive backyard. With a koi pond, built-in BBQ, outdoor seating and fire-pit, this is the perfect home for casual entertaining both indoors and out.

The formal dining room, with seating for twelve, connects to the main living spaces, making it perfect for larger social gatherings. Adjacent to the dining room, the library houses over 1000 volumes and leads into the guest suite wing. Here you will find a dual sided fireplace, vintage claw tub and private balcony, as well as the executive office.

With its own private wing, the master suite is a secluded retreat of its own, offering a spa inspired master bath, exercise room boasting beautiful views and a second office, while still being in close proximity to the kids family room and three additional bedrooms.

4840 El Secreto | Rancho Santa Fe Equestrian Estate (3)Downstairs you will find an oversized game room, complete with an 80” TV, pool table, full entertaining bar & 500 bottle wine cellar. Floor to ceiling glass doors disappear into the walls and open out to the pool area.

Enjoy the year round tropical climate in the resort-like backyard, featuring an infinity edge pool and spa with beach entry, diving rocks and a 30 foot gushing water slide. Sit around the stone fireplace and listen to the soothing waterfall or relax near the cabana with a full gourmet kitchen.

With tennis & basketball court, observation deck, sand volleyball court, kids playground, and a pool house with sauna, this Rancho Santa Fe Equestrian Estate has every amenity imaginable.

Truly a world class equestrian estate, the property comes complete with a stunning barn with 6 indoor/outdoor stalls, three grassy pastures, riding ring and direct access to over 50 miles of trails. An authentic Old West style saloon leads out to a covered BBQ patio, overlooking the volleyball court.

Three garages provides ample space for housing up to 12 cars or maintenance equipment, while the property has parking for up to 40 cars.

With unrivaled quality, cutting edge technology and numerous amenities, this one-of a kind Rancho Santa Fe Equestrian Estate is the perfect place to call home.

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