7 Bedroom Gorgeous Ranch Estate in Riverside Country At Murrieta, Los Angeles

Some places just seem to take a breath for you. That is how it felt when I first turned onto the drive at Seahorse Ranch in Meadow Oaks, Riverside County. The oaks out here actually slow you down and you start to notice the way the afternoons turn gold across the grass. Honestly you almost forget that Los Angeles is just an hour or so away because the air at this ranch estate is quieter and there is nothing rushed about it.

This seven bedroom estate feels like its own corner of the world. I walked across more than eleven acres and it just kept opening up with each turn. The main house stands with a kind of English Tudor confidence. There is real stone built from the land itself and aged bricks that seem to have taken on the sun and rain for years. On my last visit, I caught myself smiling at the old weather vane spinning on the roof and thinking how details like that do not show up everywhere. The slate roof settles everything down when it rains and the chimneys give the whole house a sense of belonging. There is nothing showy, but you do feel the history right away, especially when you see how the gardens almost tuck themselves around the estate.

Step through the double entry doors and there is this open feeling all at once. I could hear my own steps echo on the old wood floors which still show their character after decades of family. High ceilings in the living room draw your eyes up to exposed beams that make you want to linger. The fireplace in here is carved a little more carefully than most and more than once I have stood there just listening to it crackle. Sometimes it is the simple things. There is a bar tucked around the corner that manages to feel both impressive and absolutely ready for a low key evening with friends.

The kitchen here really does feel lived in. Not just for looking at. I touched the stone island the first time and thought of big busy mornings here. You will notice a four burner stove, a pair of grills and not one but two SubZero refrigerators. If you ever cook for a crowd or have a holiday gathering that stretches into the afternoon, this is the sort of kitchen where everyone ends up sitting around with coffee. Sun spills into the breakfast nook and if you wake up early you can actually watch the lake mist roll away as you have your first cup. That is something not every California luxury estate offers.

Bedrooms are spaced with intention. Two main suites actually. One on the ground floor with its own fireplace and another upstairs that almost feels hidden. You get the sense of everyone having their own spot to get away when they want. The bathrooms have earthy stone and solid tile work. There is a spa tub in one that keeps you soaking until you forget to check your phone. Stained glass catches the afternoon light just right and it moves across the walls in these slow shifting colors.

When you walk outside you find yourself at the edge of a fishing lake. There is a porch where mornings just drift by and a boat dock for the weekends you want to just float. Kids can chase frogs and sometimes you hear little shouts from the playhouse. The pool is built into boulders with a waterfall you can actually sit under. There is an outdoor fireplace for evenings when you want to be outside but not cold. Plus there is just a feeling that the place welcomes you to slow down for a while.

Paths wind past a little castle playhouse and a garden where, honestly, you might spot a rabbit or two. You will see the stables with a riding ring close by. I have seen deer in the evenings and sometimes you hear horse hooves before you see the riders. It just feels easy.

Seahorse Ranch in Riverside County does not try to be loud about how special it is. It is the sort of California luxury ranch that tells its story little by little, with every walk and every evening. If you want to know how it feels for yourself, you really do have to come by and see it. Ask any question or just let us know when you want to walk through. At LuxuryProperty dot com we believe taking your time is better than just finding a new place quickly. Sometimes the right home just feels right and you know it.