Approximately 21 acres with a home, guest cottage,barn and out buildings and the property is “Approved” by Board of Supervisors for Five Acre Sub-Division. The Seller’s will purchase the required TDC’s for the Buyer, prior to the close of escrow.
FULLY LICENSED AS A BED AND BREAKFAST
OVERVIEW: This lovely and picturesque property is ideally situated in the coastal-influenced climate of the Templeton Gap, providing for milder weather as well as high-quality soil and excellent water. The property exceeds your expectations of the perfect little country family farm and is just minutes from Paso Robles or Atascadero via Highway 101. Although it is beautifully tucked away in the oak-studded rural rolling hills of Templeton, it is on a quiet but paved county-maintained road, allowing you to experience the joys of quiet country living without the issues of a long dirt road.
For the grower, there is no better soil, water and weather combination than this lovely area. Hollyhock Farms has a long and successful history as a top organic farm growing everything from prized tomatoes, melons, corn, potatoes, along with their famous eggs, gorgeous flowers and assorted small animals for the kids to enjoy. There is also a small vineyard that is approximately one acre.
Hollyhock Farms is currently licensed and operating as a B&B and allowed up to four units. Currently, only the “cottage” is offered as a guest B&B unit. A buyer could add three more units under the existing license if desired.
THE PROPERTY: The topography varies beautiful flat ground to gently rolling hills, and at one time was a producing orchard. Nearly all the fruit trees have been removed and the land would be very suitable for a vineyard or olive trees. There are five pastures, 12 acres are deer-fenced, 3-phase power is on the property, as are two wells (both with new pumps and casings), a 5,000-gallon water storage tank with a sand separator plus a new (to be installed prior to COE) 3,000-gallon water storage tank. The pasture well is an 8-inch casing and pumps approximately 45 to 60 G.P.M. There is an extensive irrigation system, including 3-inch underground irrigation lines as well as a sophisticated drip system, which the seller will assist the buyer in learning.
There is a new 20-by-30 barn with a corrugated metal roof; DG Floor and electric has been stubbed to the outside wall of the barn. There is also a non-permitted travel trailer with a stick built addition which was frequently used during the farm stay program for student intern housing. Sellers will remove it upon buyer’s request.
THE RESIDENCE: The original portion of the home was built in the 1920s and has been lovingly added to and completely remodeled over the years. There is Spanish tile roof;and some more recent items include a new metal roof on the garage, Rainnai tank-less water heater and the entire house has been re-plumed with Pex pipes and fittings installed by a Pex-certified installer. New central air and heating and ducting has been installed. In addition, the new paint in the kitchen, living room, dining room,foyer and cottage was Low VOC. The entry to the home takes you along a gorgeous path of lawn and beautiful plantings. There is a beautiful covered large outside dining patio area located just off the French door entrance to the home, which opens to a lovely foyer. The flooring is a combination of Saltillo tile and carpet. The kitchen and living room are open with a center island for maximum cooking and entertainment space. The kitchen cabinets are older, but refurbished to the country style of the home.
Appliances include a new Jenn-Air gas stove with downdraft, and a convection oven. There is a double sink with garbage disposal and a commercial-grade Miele-brand dishwasher in brushed stainless, which is about a year old. Lighting includes recessed and two skylights. Off the kitchen is a huge walk-in pantry, which is a room in itself. From the kitchen, you look through more French doors to beautiful decks of the floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the living room overlooking the farm and lawn area. There is an amazing rock fireplace with electric insert and a formal dining room. The feel is open, loads of light, warm and welcoming.
Other details include a large guest bath located off the foyer. There is a wonderful very open and sunny office, den or library area located between the master suite and the second bedroom. The master suite has an on-suite bath, is a nice size with a walk-in closet.
The guest bedroom is delightful. The owners have currently reduced the size of the guest room closet to accommodate a small antique desk leaving a small but useful guest closet.
THE COTTAGE: The owners spared no expense to provide a very comfortable home away from home. This lovely approximate 350-square-foot cottage looks out onto the beautiful gardens and cozy patio. There is a G.E. heater with quiet air and heat pump and new double-paned windows. The floor is gorgeous saltillo tile for a warm glow. There is a wood-burning stove on a brick hearth in the corner. There is also a nice-size tile counter with wet bar/sink and refrigerator, and a granite counter in the private bath with an over-sized shower. The French door opens to the beautiful gardens and patios, and the entire setting is simply amazing and very peaceful.
BITS AND PIECES OF INTEREST: During the operation of the farm, there was an active vegetable stand that featured all the currently seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as fresh eggs plus an adorable flower shop. This area is beautifully enclosed in a nice patio-type area with fountain and offers endless possibilities. Behind the air-conditioned flower shop is a garage that has been used for storage, as well as cars, with a concrete floor electric garage door opener and a corrugated two-year-old steel roof. There is also a greenhouse/winter wood storage area off the garage.
The sellers are offering the property with or without the Hollyhock name as they are retiring and do not intend to continue in the farming of B&B business. When you look at the Hollyhock Farms Bed & Breakfast website, you will note a reference to the “bungalow.” This bungalow is on a separate parcel of land behind this property and out of sight of the home and cottage and will be retained by the sellers as their new home. You will note the short easement on the most southwesterly corner of the property which leads to Parcel Two. There currently is no fencing between the two parcels.
The sellers are willing to provide helpful information to a new owner interesting in continuing the farming end of the property as well as the bed and breakfast.
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