Listed by Leasing Office

Days on market: 2246

16757 Old Guejito Grade Road ~ Manor House at Melrose Ranch in Escondido - Beautiful Mediterranean-Style Manor with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,750 square feet, at the Escondido Melrose Ranch Estate. Melrose Ranch is a working ranch where fields of hay and vineyards for wine are maintained and Texas Longhorns are bred! The Estate maintains 118-acres of breathtaking gardens, vineyards & grounds, including The Manor House, The Jamesway Barn, The Ranch, and a total of 6 residences (each with privacy & beautiful landscaping). The Manor House was originally built in 1925 by a British nobleman from Scotland, Lord Sommerville. Edward, Prince of Wales and the Warner Bros cast & crew (who filmed 'Uncertain Glory' starring Errol Flynn on site) were all guests to Melrose Ranch. The Manor House features a large pool & spa with a slide & diving board, a tranquil atrium, a Gazebo, a merry-go-round, an office/den, a fireplace, a large yard, a patio with built in BBQ for entertaining, a large basement for additional storage, an outdoor pool shower, and a detached 2 car garage. Appliances include a fridge, microwave, dishwasher a gas range and an electric range (that's right - there are two for your entertaining needs). Laundry Room is shared with the occupants in the attached apartment (connected to The Manor House). If you are interested in renting the main home as well as the attached apartment, the rent is $5,550. Tenant pays all utilities except landscaping & pool service, this home is on propane. Pets allowed upon Owner approval ONLY and housing horses is negotiable. Please call Ambassador Property Management at 760-945-8107 to schedule a viewing of this home. Also, visit our website at www ambassadorpm com for additional details. Ambassador Property Management BRE# 02006674

Listed by Leasing Office

Days on market: 2250

The Manor House at Melrose Ranch - This remarkable home originally constructed by Lord Somerville of Scotland in 1927 has undergone extensive rehabilitation to bring back the grandeur of days gone by. This home is currently a 3 bedroom 3 bath with a large formal dining room, formal living room, library, small office and gourmet kitchen with a huge center island and two stoves (one gas and one electric) so you can create the perfect meal! If your preference is outdoor cooking walk out the kitchen door to your private outdoor kitchen that overlooks the pool and sit down and enjoy your company while cooking your favorite meal on the grill. This home has so much to talk about. Gorgeous hardwood floors in the living, dining, library and entry way. Antique phone booth resides in the entry along with a church pew from Holland and a manual door bell you won't see anywhere else. If you are into horticulture there is a near replica of a building you see at Balboa Park that has everything necessary to cultivate any plant imaginable. Right next to that is an amazing swimming pool lined with palm trees and complete with diving board. The gates to the pool were previously elevator doors the owners repurposed for this prestigious home. The master bedroom has a spectacular ensuite bath featuring a Caldera jacuzzi tub, beautiful walk in shower and a huge cedar lined closet. The other two bedrooms are side by side and have a jack n' jill bathroom with shower. The grounds at Melrose Ranch are meticulously maintained! Huge canary palms guard the front of the house beside a wonderful pond and waterfall taking the silence from day. There are cattle that reside on this property along with a few other residences. You can enjoy this property furnished or unfurnished. Owner will consider seasonal rentals as well. For further information: Erwin Property Management Jeff Erwin 760-233-7721 www erwinmanagement com No Pets Allowed