Property Attributes
- MLS#260012132SD
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySan Diego
- CityEscondido
- Area Escondido
- Zip92027
- Style
- Year Built1925
- Price$ 17,000,000
- Bedrooms15
- Full Bathrooms15
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage16000
- Lot Size115 Acres
Data Source:
California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Property Description
World Famous Melrose Ranch - 115 Acres, originally built by Lord Somerville to entertain the Great Britain Royal Family, including King Edward VII, also used for filming of movie "Uncertain Glory" starring Errol Flynn in 1944. The ranch is amazingly restored. Stunning landscaping, main house is 6500 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, with estate grounds along with greenhouse pool and private yard area, 16000 sq ft barn for horses and livestock, 8000 sq ft shop, 5 more houses on the ranch (all currently leased for additional income), 6 wells on property with 40,000 gal. collective tank, orchards, Texas longhorn cattle and more. This ranch is an opportunity of a lifetime.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Listed $17,000,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 16000 |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Propane |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Close Plus 3 Days |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Gas Range,Propane Range,Propane Cooking |
| Zoning | ranch |
| Garage Spaces | 6 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Concrete,Deck |
| Architectural Style | Mediterranean |
| Pool Features | No Permits,Private |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| View | Panoramic |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | San Diego |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | Guest House Detached |
| Full Baths | 15 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Lake Wohlford to Old Guejito Road Cross Street: Lake Wohlford & Old Guejito Rd. |
| City | Escondido |
| Disclosures | Unincorporated |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| Open Parking Spaces | 26 |
| MLS Area | 92027 - Escondido |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 5009400 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | ESCONDIDO |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Atrium |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | Family Room,Living Room |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room |
| Total Bedrooms | 15 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 16 |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | Wood |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway,Garage,On Site |
| Lot Features | Sprinkler System |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 32 |
| Lot Size Area | 115 |
| Spa | false |
| Lot Size Acres | 115 |
| Private Pool | true |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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