30250 Metzler Ridge Rd , Willits, CA 95490(Mendocino County)

Over the past six years the land was developed into a 3-horse ranch and is ready for expansion. Approximately 12 acres are fenced pasture where horses can graze. The ranch is perfectly located for equestrians who enjoy trail riding. There are miles of excellent roads and trails that start at the property and wind through surrounding mountains.

This is a wonderful place for a family, children or teenagers, for entertaining guests or for peace and quiet ... a great permanent home, vacation get-away or weekend retreat for city dwellers.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

- 21+ acre showpiece ranch property on Sherwood Road (6 miles northwest of Willits)

- Location offers the best of country living without being too remote

- 10 minute drive to shopping

- Electricity, phone, TV and satellite Internet

- Cellular phone service

- Mail/Shipping Services: USPS (Mailbox at Sherwood & 2nd Gate Road), FedEx and UPS daily home delivery

The property lines border Sherwood Road and Metzler Ridge Road which allows for two entries/exits.

The property has been cleared of brush and is considered a fire-safe property by Cal Fire and local fire departments.

The main house, 2-bedroom, 2-bath + loft, was remodeled by Meaux Architecture Group in 2008. There is a guest structure on the property with a 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment which also houses a workshop, extra large 2-car garage and 3-car carport. Both structures feature great views of the horse facilities, marsh and mountains.

MAIN HOUSE

- 2,208 sq ft home

- Remodeled in 2008

- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and new loft

- New energy-efficient windows

- New fire-safe siding

- New fire-safe deck and concrete patio

- New plumbing & electrical

- Living room, kitchen and bedrooms feature cathedral and high ceilings throughout

- Dramatic living room with heavy wood beams and 5wide custom built wood staircase

- Custom built bookshelves up staircase

- Large wood French door entry with surrounding windows

- New wood laminate flooring in living room and bedrooms

- Kitchen features island with seating

- New fans / lights with remote control in living room, loft, kitchen and bedrooms

- Skylights in kitchen and master bathroom

- Bedrooms have separate sliding glass door entries and deck access

- Loft features In-Home Theatre with 8 drop-down movie screen, projector and surround sound speakers

MAIN HOUSE HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS

- New HVAC (propane furnace heat & A/C) with forced air circulation throughout home

- New heavy-duty wood burning stove heats entire house

- New back-up propane generator and second dedicated propane tank

APARTMENT

- Second barn-style building

- 830 sq ft apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

- Full kitchen

- Wood burning stove

- Installed interior HVAC Unit

- Bathroom features floor to ceiling tiled 5 wide shower

- Tile floor throughout apartment

- High bedroom ceilings

- Skylight in master bedroom

- Closets with floor to ceiling mirrored sliding doors

WATER, POND & SEPTIC

- State-of-the-art well water collection and filtration system

- 15,000 gallons water storage in new tanks

- 150,000 gallon pond with spillway for water management

- ATV accessible pathway around pond

- Back-up rainwater collection and pumping system

- Excellent septic system with 400 long leach lines

HORSE FACILITIES

- Roadway to facilities and arena (ATV & trucks)

- Two-horse barn with feed doors and water access

- 600 gallon dedicated rainwater back-up storage tank

- Bath stall with water access (ready for heat-on-demand water installation)

- 50 sq ft tack room with built-in saddle racks

- 60' x 120' horse arena

- Picturesque gazebo by arena for spectator seating

- 60' round pen with new separate 12' x 12' horse stall, hay storage and water access

- Grading complete for a second 60 x 120 sheltered/open arena, raised-aisle barn, additional horse stalls, other structures

- Miles of riding trails on Metzler Ridge Road and surrounding areas

- 12 acres fenced pasture

JACUZZI

- New outdoor six-person Jacuzzi installed in 2009

SHOP

- Barn-style structure houses 452 sq ft workshop

- Shop has wood burning stove

PARKING

- 408 sq ft two-car enclosed garage (24 L x 17 W)

- Three-car carport

- Large open parking area with horseshoe driveway and easy turn-around

- Driveway allows easy entry/exit of large vehicles, horse trailers and heavy equipment

STORAGE SHED

- 308 sq ft dry storage out structure

- Lockable 100 sq ft storage

- 208 sq ft sheltered storage for wood or tools

GREENHOUSE

- 10' x 12 ' greenhouse shelters the well pump/filtration system

- Space for herbs, flowers and small plants

GARDEN SPACE

- Full sun graded flat area with installed water ready for garden

GRADED BUILDING PAD

- 16' x 20' Graded pad ready for other structure

- Suitable for above-ground pool, wine cellar, second greenhouse

PRIVATE ROAD ASSOCIATION

- Private road access and maintenance

- Annual Dues: $190

WILDLIFE

- Deer, elk, wild turkeys, raccoons, jack rabbits, squirrels, wild ducks, frogs and many indigenous birds

- Bobcats, coyotes are rare visitors

WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

- Altitude: 2,400'

- Between 2 and 5 snow days per year,enough to enjoy, make a snowman, sled down the hill, melts off rapidly

- Four-wheel drive vehicle recommended in winter

- Trees: 100' firs, pines, madrones, oaks, some redwoods, manzanita

- Afternoon coastal breeze; great during summer

AIRPORTS

- 5 minute drive from Ells Field Airport

- 90 minute drive from Sonoma County Airport

- 3 hour drive from San Francisco and Sacramento International Airports