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Big Pond Ranch

3730 Roblar Ave in Santa Ynez, Ca

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Positioned on the valley floor with expansive mountain views, this property blends residential elegance, agricultural authenticity, and a truly uncommon natural centerpiece.

Big Pond Ranch unfolds along the coveted Roblar Avenue corridor, one of the Santa Ynez Valley’s most scenic and established country roads. Vineyards, equestrian estates, and legacy ranches define the landscape here, with open skies and mountain views creating an immediate sense of calm and permanence.

Explore Big Pond Ranch

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Set on approximately 5 acres of level valley-floor land, the property enjoys sweeping sightlines toward both the Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains, offering a rare combination of openness, privacy, and proximity to Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang. This is a setting that feels grounded, authentic, and increasingly difficult to replicate.

A Memorable Entry

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The Soul of the Estate

The Big Pond

At the heart of the property lies its defining feature: a true 1± acre private lake, approximately 10 feet deep, anchoring the estate both visually and emotionally. Finished with a durable liner and cement-curbed edge, the pond features a private dock with swim steps, a rowboat, and a dramatic waterfall grotto with a hot tub perched above the falls.

Resident koi glide beneath the surface while ducks, cranes, herons, and other migratory birds visit throughout the year. Morning light turns the water into glass, while evenings bring reflection, movement, and sound. The pond creates its own microclimate and sense of serenity, an element most estates aspire to but few possess.

Aerial view of a wooden dock extending over water with a boat moored on the left side, surrounded by colorful fish swimming nearby, and outdoor furniture including a white sectional sofa, small table, and a paddle leaning on the sofa.
A serene lakeside scene with calm water reflecting the sky and surrounding trees, including palms and other foliage. There is a small boat moored at a wooden dock extending into the lake, with steps leading down from the house to the water. The background features a wide-open field, trees, and a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a farm community at sunset, featuring green fields, a pond surrounded by trees, houses, and a long road on the right side
Aerial view of a rural landscape with a pond surrounded by trees, farmland, and houses, with hills in the background.
Aerial view of a vineyard with rows of grapevines, a pond, a house, and lush greenery in a rural area with mountains in the background.
Aerial view of a large estate with pond, surrounded by lush trees and green fields, with houses, gardens, and rolling hills in the background.
Aerial view of a large property with a pond, house, garden, and surrounding greenery, located in a rural area with neighboring fields and roads.
Aerial view of a large estate with a house, a pond, a tennis court, a vegetable garden, and surrounding trees and landscaped yards.
Aerial view of a house near a pond with a dock, surrounded by green trees and hills in a rural area.
A wooden dock extends over a calm river with a wicker outdoor sofa, a pizza oven, and a boat docked nearby, surrounded by trees and a blue sky with clouds.
Aerial view of a wooden dock with outdoor furniture and a rowboat, extending over dark water with colorful fish swimming nearby.
Aerial view of a lush green landscape with hills, trees, a pond, and a house with a patio, surrounded by vineyards and farmland, mountains in the background.
A peaceful lakeside scene with clear blue water, a small boat, a wooden dock, and lush green trees, including palm trees, under a bright blue sky.
People in a small boat on a lake near a house with a deck, surrounded by trees and palm trees, with clear blue sky.
A landscaped garden with a pond, tall grasses, trees with yellow and purple leaves, and a small waterfall feature.
A duck and a swan swimming near the edge of a pond with a dinosaur sculpture in the background, surrounded by trees and dried grass.
Outdoor patio with a wooden dining table, six black wicker chairs with beige cushions, a large flower arrangement in a wooden bowl, and a shaded cover. View of lush green bushes, trees, and a lake in the background with a house and fencing.
A small boat floats on a calm pond with a dock, surrounded by trees and a house in the background during sunset.
A lush green backyard with a curved lawn, a palm tree, and a bench. The sun is setting through the trees, creating sun rays and a warm glow.
Two red outdoor chairs facing a Peaceful lake in a park-like setting, shaded by large palm trees with a rocky shoreline and tall grasses in the background.
Aerial view of a rural landscape during sunset with green fields, trees, a pond, houses, and tennis courts.
Outline of a house with a door, windows, and a gabled roof, with bushes in front.

At the Water’s Edge

Positioned directly on the water, the Ranch House embraces indoor–outdoor living and a close relationship with nature. Vaulted living spaces with exposed trusses and stone fireplaces anchor the home, while large doors and windows open to patios overlooking the water and surrounding landscape.

The chef’s kitchen blends warmth and functionality, offering generous prep space, a central island, and views across the pond and gardens. The home includes multiple bedroom suites, highlighted by a calming primary suite with a spa-inspired bath, direct outdoor access, and tranquil water views. Two steam showers enhance the home’s wellness-forward feel, while dual-zone forced-air heating and air conditioning ensure year-round comfort. Every room is oriented toward light, landscape, and water.

The Ranch House

Living room with a large window, blue walls, fireplace, beige sofa, armchair, wooden side table with a lamp, patterned rug, and a view of the dining area with a stone archway in the background.
Living room in a house with a view of a lake and outdoor patio with seating, large windows, cream-colored couch, wooden coffee table, colorful rug, and blue curtains.
Large leafy trees shade a paved driveway with a garage visible to the left, sunlight filters through the foliage, and a hedge runs along the edge of the driveway.
A single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery, trees, decorative plants, a pond, and a manicured lawn in a suburban area with hills in the background.
A backyard with a stone pathway, small pond with rocks, lush green plants, and trees, under a clear blue sky.
Living room with large windows and glass doors opening to outdoor patio and lake view, furnished with sofa, coffee table, and dining area, decorated in neutral tones with blue curtains.
Bright living room with large windows and glass doors leading to outdoor patio and lake view, furnished with a light gray sofa, patterned rug, wooden coffee table, upholstered ottoman, and various chairs, with blue curtains on windows and doors.
Interior of a dining area with a large wooden table, a bench, and black chairs, facing open sliding glass doors that lead to a patio and a view of trees and a water body outside
Bright kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and large window overlooking outdoors. Equipped with built-in oven, microwave, and stovetop on center island. Decor includes plants and kitchenware.
Kitchen with dark wood cabinets, black countertops, stainless steel appliances, a window showing a backyard with palm trees, and a patterned rug on a tiled floor.
Kitchen sink area with a window view of a palm tree, plants, a framed picture, a lamp, and hand soap bottles on a dark countertop.
Open glass patio door leading to a backyard with grass, trees, a pond, and a cloudy sky.
Living room with a blue ceiling, large window, fireplace, area rug, beige sofa, side table with a lamp, and a wooden chest in the center.
A cozy dining room with brick archways, dark wood furniture, blue walls, and large windows with views of trees outside. There is a chandelier hanging over the table, which has a vase of flowers on it. Two comfortable armchairs are placed near the win
A living room fireplace with a stone wall, a fire burning inside a metal screen, and decorative items including a potted plant, a basket, and artificial autumn leaves in vases.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed covered in a blue quilt, multiple pillows, and a blanket, with a wooden nightstand, a lamp, and artwork on the walls. The room has wooden flooring, a blue patterned rug, a sitting area with chairs and a table, a ce
A spacious bathroom with a corner shower, a bathtub by large windows, a wooden vanity with a black countertop, wall-mounted lamps, and a decorative rug on the tiled floor.
A white bathtub with a towel draped over the edge, set in a tiled surround with windows looking out onto a lush garden and pond, with a small bottle of soap or lotion and decorative plants on the ledge.
Cozy bedroom with a metal bed frame, quilted bedding, wooden nightstands with lamps, a window with a view of greenery, and a wooden dresser with a vase of flowers.
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Bright bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, and decorative pillows, next to a wooden nightstand with a lamp and books, and a workspace with a desk, chair, and artwork, opening to a green backyard through glass doors.
Outline drawing of a wine bottle, a glass of wine, grapes, and a leaf.

Private Label Wine

Stretching gently between the Ranch House and the Barn is a meticulously planted 0.90± acre vineyard, established in 2011. Composed of Sauvignon Blanc Musqué and Syrah, the vineyard is fully farmed and professionally managed by respected local winemaker Ryan Carr.

Ownership includes private-label wine production without hands-on involvement, offering the pleasure and legacy of winegrowing without operational demands. Beyond production, the vineyard adds rhythm, scale, and authenticity, reinforcing the property’s deep connection to Santa Ynez Valley agricultural heritage.

The Vineyard Between

Close-up of a cluster of ripening red and purple grapes on a grapevine, with green leaves and a vineyard in the background.
Vineyard with grapevines, a stone fountain, and a scenic mountain view in the background during sunset.
Aerial view of a rural landscape with green fields, houses, tennis court, pond, and distant mountains during daylight.
Aerial view of a rural landscape with a pond, houses, fields, and mountains in the background during daytime.
Vineyard with rows of grapevines changing color in autumn, a stone fountain in the foreground, and mountains in the distance under a clear blue sky.
Sunlit vineyard with rows of grapevines displaying autumn-colored leaves, trees, and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Bunch of ripe purple grapes hanging from a vine with green leaves, in a vineyard during daytime.
Vineyard with grapevines and a house in the background under a clear blue sky, sunlight shining brightly.
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Green grapes hanging in bunches from a vine among green leaves.
Vineyard with rows of grapevines displaying fall foliage, dirt path between the vines, mountains in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.
Vineyard rows under a clear blue sky with trees in the background.
Aerial view of a large property with a lake, a house, surrounded by trees, gardens, and a tennis court, with fields and roads in the background.
Aerial view of a large residential property with a pond, surrounded by trees, vineyards, and landscaped gardens, with a driveway and neighboring farmland.
Aerial view of a farm with a pond, a house, vineyard, trees, athletic fields, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a countryside estate featuring a pond surrounded by trees, multiple houses, a vineyard, and lush green fields in the background under a clear blue sky.
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Private Living

The Cottage

Tucked discreetly within the barn compound, the Cottage lives as a fully self-contained suite with its own private entry and wraparound patio overlooking vineyard rows and the pond.

Ideal for extended family, guests, caretaker use, or private office or studio space, the Cottage offers independence while remaining seamlessly integrated into the estate. Its separation in circulation preserves privacy for both primary and secondary living.

Living room with wooden vaulted ceiling, large skylight, white walls, and multiple windows with curtains. Features a blue sofa with throw pillows, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a side table with a lamp. Decor includes paintings, a vase with flowers, and a flat-screen TV on the wall, with a stone fireplace.
Front entrance of a cottage with white double doors, stone planter beds on each side, a wooden sign reading 'THE COTTAGE' above the doors, and a stone-paved porch.
Aerial view of a large residential property with a house, a large tree, and a surrounding yard, set in a rural landscape at sunset.
A building labeled 'The Cottage' with a multi-section roof, stone columns, and large windows, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.
Front entrance of a cottage with a wooden sign reading 'THE COTTAGE', white double doors, stone and wood exterior, and a stone walkway.
Living room with wooden ceiling, a blue sofa with pillows, a large wooden dining table with plates, and views of trees outside through doors and windows.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with wooden vaulted ceiling, white walls, double glass doors with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, blue sofa, wooden side tables, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and kitchen appliances including a microwave and
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, large windows showing a lush green outdoor landscape, a wooden ceiling, and a kitchen table with a decorative vase of dried flowers.
Living room with open double doors leading to a porch and outdoor landscape with mountains and greenery.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace and a sculpture of a deer on top. Double doors with glass panes lead outside, where a patio roof structure and trees are visible.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with vaulted wooden ceiling, blue sofa with pillows, round wooden coffee table, dining table with chairs, sliding glass door, and large windows letting in natural light.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, gold handles, and stainless steel appliances including a large fridge, microwave, and espresso machine.
Bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, beige nightstand, green wardrobe, and a patterned rug.
A modern bathroom with marble tiles, a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a white pedestal sink with gold fixtures, a large mirror, and a small window.
A rustic porch with two rocking chairs and a small side table, overlooking a grassy field with trees and a fence at sunset.
Outline of a barn with a pitched roof, double doors, and a small window near the peak of the roof.

Expansive Space

Architecturally bold and functionally expansive, the Barn is far more than a supporting structure. It is a second full residence and a canvas for future possibility.

The upper level features a complete living environment with a full kitchen and dining area, vaulted ceilings with heavy timber trusses, living spaces opening to expansive decks with views over the vineyard, pond, and hills, and multiple bedroom suites including a turret bedroom rich in character and light. This level functions beautifully as guest quarters, extended family living, or a private retreat.

The Barn Residence

Stone house entrance with wooden door open, view of a staircase inside, and outdoor decor including potted plants, rocks, and gourds. Large trees and a vineyard can be seen in the background.
Spacious living room with wooden vaulted ceiling, large windows with mountain views, and light hardwood floors.
Aerial view of a rural landscape with green fields, a pond, tennis courts, houses, and distant mountains.
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A tall, round tower built with small, rounded stones connected with mortar, attached to a house with beige siding and white window frames, surrounded by trees and set against a clear blue sky.
View of a staircase from the top, showing a curved brown handrail, carpeted steps, a rectangular wall mirror, and a chandelier with lit candles hanging from the ceiling. There are two small rectangular windows in the wall.
Open living space with a wooden vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, light-colored hardwood floors, white walls, and a black metal railing overlooking a staircase and a kitchen area with wooden cabinetry and large windows.
Empty living room with high wooden vaulted ceiling, large windows, and a balcony door, hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, and an opening to a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a breakfast bar.
View of a wooden balcony with a beige exterior wall, a white double glass door, and a stone tower with small windows, surrounded by green trees.
Interior view of a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a kitchen island with a cooktop, a sink area, large windows letting in natural light, and a view into an adjacent room with a wooden ceiling and window.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, a kitchen island with a gas stove, large windows overlooking a green landscape, and tile flooring.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, beige countertops, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, oven, and dishwasher, large window with a view of trees, tile floor, and white ceiling with recessed lighting.
Spacious living room with wooden vaulted ceiling, large windows with mountain views, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and a small electric heater near the wall.
Empty room with wooden ceiling, large glass doors leading to a balcony, and a view of mountains and greenery outside.
A spacious wooden deck attached to a house with a railing, outdoor table with a closed umbrella, and view of a rural landscape with trees and fields under a clear blue sky at sunset.
Empty living space with wooden floors, vaulted wooden ceilings, ceiling fans, a small window, and a fireplace with a wooden mantle.
Empty room with white walls, four windows, wooden floor, a curved wall, and a wooden ceiling with exposed beams.
Empty room with concrete floor, white walls, and ceiling lights, looking out through a large open doorway to a patio and outdoor landscape with trees.
Open barn doors leading to a grassy outdoor area with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Vineyard with rows of grapevines in front of a large house and trees under a clear blue sky.
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A Rare Santa Ynez Offering

Big Pond Ranch is a singular Santa Ynez Valley estate, uniting water, vineyard, and architecture into a cohesive and soulful environment.

Offering true multi-residence living, agricultural beauty, recreational lifestyle features, and meaningful future optionality, it stands apart not through excess, but through balance and authenticity. A place shaped by water and land, and an opportunity seldom replicated along Roblar Avenue.

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Perfectly Located

  • Sunset over a small town with a mix of historic buildings and a windmill, mountain range in the background.

    7 Miles from Downtown Solvang

    Established in 1911, “The Danish Capitol of America” is a favorite destination for travelers worldwide.

  • Vineyard with rows of green grapevines stretching across rolling hills, with a dirt pathway in the foreground. Green trees and small buildings are scattered throughout, and mountains with colorful slopes extend into the distance under a clear blue sky.

    3 Miles from Los Olivos

    Known for its award-winning wine tasting, beautiful scenery, fine or casual dining, and great shopping.

  • Scenic view of a beach with palm trees, mountains in the background, and a town with white buildings at sunset.

    32 Miles from Santa Barbara

    A gentle crescent of California coastline connecting breathtaking beaches, soaring mountains, verdant vineyards, elevated enclaves, and eclectic communities.

  • Image of an airport with a control tower, modern architectural building, planes in the sky, and a clear blue sky.

    129 Miles from LAX

    Just hours away from one of the world’s largest international airports.

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I am proud to call the Santa Ynez Valley home, a place where I live, work, and raise my family.

From charming residences to sprawling ranches, vineyards, and equestrian estates, I offer deep local knowledge and a genuine personal connection to every transaction. With over 20 years in luxury hospitality, including leadership roles with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, I’ve honed the art of delivering exceptional service, anticipating needs, and creating experiences that leave a lasting impression.

My business is built on hard work, integrity, and relationships.

CONTACT JOE

Big Pond Ranch

3730 Roblar Ave in Santa Ynez

Offered at $4,495,000

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