Rancho Santa Fe Homes & Real Estate
Rancho Santa Fe affectionately called The Ranch was at one time a Native American settlement that has grown today to be one of the most exclusive and wealthiest communities in the United States. The hills are home to some of the finest and most exclusive homes in California offering residents the small town atmosphere that many desire. Local amenities are also a reason for many to choose Rancho Santa Fe for their new home with charming shops, quaint restaurants, post office, community center, a resort, and quality schools are at the top of the list.
The scenic landscape just adds to the ambiance with green pastures, hills covered in eucalyptus trees, citrus groves, long winding country roads, and majestic mountains. The wonderful temperate climate with just a slight cool breeze just enough to enjoy watching the hot air balloons floating through the sky.
For those wishing to build or live in Rancho Santa Fe there are a few restrictions. These restrictions help to make Rancho Santa Fe one of the most perfect places to live. The restrictions include only Spanish architecture, no sidewalks, no traffic signals, and no streetlights. Along with this, two lanes are only allowed and must be tree-lined. No homes in Rancho Santa Fe have bushes or trees in front hiding the structures and no home has a street address painted on the road or other item.
Rancho Santa Fe community was developed by the Santa Fe Land Company in the early 1900’s. The company purchased the land exclusively for growing eucalyptus trees for creating railroad ties. Once the railroad realized eucalyptus wood did not work as well as other wood for the creation of railroad ties, the company hired a an architect to create an equestrian community.
Today, the exclusive built Rancho Santa Fe homes are home on between two to four acres in most cases. The small community of around 3,000 residents is family oriented and supports educational and charitable organizations including art, music, and theater.
Rancho Santa Fe offers quality built executive and luxury style homes for the elite as well as many unique clubs for the residents to stay busy and happy year round. A few of the clubs include a Newcomers’ Club, golf, tennis, bridge, riding, gardening, Rotary Club, and a Republican Women’s Club, to name a few. The Community Center offers a wide array of activities as well including fitness programs, basketball, gymnastics, lectures, dance performances, and more.
Throughout Rancho Santa Fe, there are forty miles of trails perfect for horseback riding along with fishing on Lake Hodges. To begin your search for the perfect luxury home, estate, ranch, or equestrian property in Rancho Santa Fe, you should speak with a Realtor that is knowledgeable about Rancho Santa Fe real estate.
At B&T Real Estate Group we can assist you in locating your new dream home in Rancho Santa Fe regardless of whether you are looking for a mini-ranch or a multimillion dollar luxury mansion. Call 866-426-7334 today for a list of available Rancho Santa Fe homes that match your criteria.
