Madonna-twisselman Ranch
Madonna-Twisselman Ranch
- Ranch
- Acreage
- Recreational Land
- Agriculture Business
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Premier historic Madonna-Twisselman lakefront ranch with unlimited development potential for solar, multiple home sites, agricultural subdivision or a large farm to table operation. The ranch is in the sphere of influence in San Luis Obispo with possible future annexation.
Land
Encompassing 360 acres, this property includes open land, a portion of Laguna Lake, 3 organic springs, 1 established well and gently sloping landscape perfect for multiple uses.
The Madonna-Twisselman Ranch is a fully fenced property with 7 certificates of compliance confirming 7 legal parcels. These parcels can be adjusted to size and location of purchasers choice simply by the Lot Line Adjustment process. A formal subdivision process is not required.
The property can be purchased with seller financing. Pre-Escrow with First American Title in San Luis Obispo.
Recreation
This property lies in the City of SLOs greenbelt, located in the county, which serves multiple purposes. The greenbelt, contains 65+ miles of exploratory trails running through over 4,000 acres of open space. The ranch has 1 of the greenbelt, locations within the acreage and is located nearby 2 of the others. It is centered between countless coastal properties. This provides access to sporting possibilities like deep sea fishing and sailing.
Agriculture
Currently the property is watered with organic springs and a well and is used for grazing livestock.
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
Solar farm options could make sense with transmission lines running through the property and a substation within a 1/2 mile from the property boundary.
General Operations
Presently used for raising brood mares and foals.
Region & Climate
The Madonna-Twisselman Ranch is located on the golden coast of California in one of the most desirable counties in the country, San Luis Obispo. The ranch is lakefront front property. It is located on Cerro San Luis Obispo also referred to as, Madonna Mountain. The property has a portion of Laguna Lake and is near Bishops Peak. It is within minutes of several beaches and Hearst Castle. The Central Coast offers a wide range of activities: wine tasting, micro breweries, golf, ocean sports, fine dining, horse back riding, hiking, mountain biking and University activities. The weather is coastal with variations of sun, marine layer and ocean breeze. San Luis Obispo County averages about 20 inches of rain annually.
History
This ranch is historic in nature cherished and owned by Alex Madonna and his family, later to include the Twisselman family. It has been in their family for generations.
Location
Despite its rural feel, the Madonna-Twisselman ranch borders the city limits of San Luis Obispo and is only a short drive to downtown.California Polytechnic State University, fine dining, a plethora of wineries and micro breweries are within minutes. The ranch is located 10 miles from Avila Beach and 13 miles from Pismo Beach both to the south, 10 miles from Morro Bay and 14 miles from Montaa de Oro State Park both to the west. It is just 6 miles to the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, Mc Chesney Field. Three passenger airlines serve the airport with nonstop flights to eight cities.