Land For Sale, Hunting Property For Sale, Santa Maria, California

1840 +/- acres of rural land with rolling meadows, wooded valleys, and a wide array of wildlife - truly a sanctuary in private location about eight miles east of Santa Maria near the border of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
This land is gorgeous with immense beauty and dimension -- topography from open meadows to gentle slopes to steep mountainsides with rock outcroppings. There is annual grassland, valley foothill riparian, blue oak, live oak, sycamore, chaparral-chamise, and abundant wildlife - Tule elk herd, black tail deer, quail, wild turkey, bobcats, wild pigs, condor fly-over.
The property also supports about 100 mother cow/calf pairs. Natural springs have been developed to provide water for both cattle and the wildlife.
Great for camping, hiking, horse-back riding, and superb inspiration for artists and photographers. Th property could also be used for hunting. And the large amount of graze land would make this property ideal for supporting a wild horse herd.
The entire acreage is perimeter fenced and a ranch road goes through the property. The property borders Stanley Mountain in Los Padres National Forest , and other privately owned ranches.
The Mediterranean climate with its coastal influence provides moderate seasons with an annual rainfall of approx. 20 inches.
Several springs on the property have been developed to water the cattle and wildlife, and there are many more natural springs.
A Wildlife Conservation Easement preserves the land in its natural state into perpetuity. Buidling, development, and intensive farming are disallowed under the easement. However, grazing is allowed. Hunting is allowed. A perfect recreational site for those who love and respect the land.