Listed by Lindsey Vorwith with The Avenue Home Collective 858-705-1922

This is the piece of serenity that you've been looking for! Nestled on the hill where you will find incredible mountain views and can enjoy the rural yet urban lifestyle that Elfin Forest has to offer. Private yet close to all the amenities and in the acclaimed Rancho Santa Fe School District. Walk, bike, or ride your horse right off the property to the well maintained community trails that connect to over 784 acres of natural preserve. No HOA, & No Mello-Roos. This single story home sits atop 5.47 acres & is an absolute gardeners paradise. Complete with solar, soaring ceilings, 2 fully fenced acres, 15 different types of fruit trees, a commercial greenhouse and so much more. Turn it into your very own ranch as it is zoned for up to 50 horses or add an ADU and make it your very own multi-generational estate. The possibilities are endless as you will find multiple opportunities for investment with ample room to do whatever you can dream. This home is extremely accessible from both inland & coastal areas...only 9 miles from the Pacific Ocean & just 15 mins to the I-15 freeway. Just minutes away from San Elijo Hills Town Center, you are close to all the amenities, including a grocery store & dozens of restaurants & shops. Located in the unincorporated community of Elfin Forest whose motto "Keeping it Rural" reflects the desire of residents who have worked for decades to protect the area's unique character. The property is surrounded by large parcels of permanently dedicated open-space. This single-story 2949 sq. ft. 5-bed, 3-bath home with a 1200 sq. ft. detached 3-car garage/workshop sits atop 5.47 acres. It is a gardener's paradise once recognized nationally by GMA as one of the "5 Best Gardens in America". The property includes a large 20' x 24' commercial Rimol(r) Matterhorn greenhouse, an agricultural-sized 1.5" water meter, & an insulated & air-conditioned "grow room" to nurture your plantings. You will find 15 different kinds of fruit & nut trees; macadamia, pomegranate, guava, tangerine, tangelos, lemon, limes, orange (3 varieties), peach, cherry, cherimoya, kumquat, & avocado. The property has ample acreage to expand the existing fenced arena & its adjacent two-stall barn-like structure with sink that is perfect for a tack room or feed room. With plenty of room to add a full-size barn and arena. A large concrete parking pad provides plenty of room for multiple RVs or horse trailers. It is fully electric with 400-amp service & a paid-for 7.92kW solar electric system which will cover most of your electric bills. Adjacent to the home is a redwood deck, a large stamped concrete patio, exterior lighting, & an outdoor fireplace perfect for entertaining. The home is equipped with an induction cooktop, dual-zone heat pump heating & air-conditioning, a Dimension One above ground spa, & ample room for a pool. Do not miss your opportunity to live in the highly sought after community of Elfin Forest.