Carmel Valley is many things to many people. For many it’s a place to retreat from the drab and dreary coastal fog and recharge their batteries with a great dose of sunlight. It is also home to many organic farmers and your average garden fanatics who grow everything from roses to tomatos and peppers. It is home to many great restaurants such as the Corkscrew, Café Rustica and Wills Fargo and home to countless wineries such as Bernardus, Boete’, Bookenoogan, Chateau Julien, Figge, Georis, Silvestri and more. There is, however, an element that seems to have gone somewhat un-noticed in the past years. Carmel Valley is an equestrian paradise! There are many fine boarding stable and riding facilities and countless places to ride. Garland Park offers a great variety of bridal trails and there is the Trail and Saddle Club at the end of East Garzas Rd. Currently there are 3 great horse facilities for sale and many homes for sale that will accommodate horses.
We have just listed a property at 300 Carmel Valley Rd that is a classic horse property. It was actually the carriage house and stables for the Vanderbuilt family, circa 1900 to 1920 that has been converted into a very cool home complete with pool and summer party house with a full kitchen, bar b que, fireplace and bar. It’s like stepping back in time when you walk the grounds of this property. There are 8 stalls, a washing station and even a whirlpool for therapy. If you are a horse person, beginning rider or even an experienced equestrian, Carmel Valley should be a definate stop on your itinerary.
If this property doesn’t want to make you strap on your spurs then there are several other fine facilities currently offered for sale right now. From large boarding operations to single family homes with facilities for one or two horses Carmel Valley is the ideal location to indulge all of your equestrian wants and needs.
Come and enjoy the sun, the wine, the food, the lifestyle and and the equestrian landscape before this place gets discovered and becomes more expensive.
