8050 Bitterwater Road

Shandon, CA 93461

Discover a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own the Pritchard Sumner Ranch, a significant 8,525 acre working ranch on CA's Central Coast. Held within the same family for over 150 years, this remarkable property offers a rare blend of rich ranching history, ecological diversity, and outstanding recreational and conservation possibilities. Historically supporting up to 200 cow/calf pairs annually, the ranch features comprehensive livestock infrastructure including cross fencing, approximately 22 troughs, new corrals, a loading chute, truck scale, and well-maintained roads. Beyond its ag utility, the land teems with excellent recreational opportunities such as hunting (A-Zone deer), hiking, riding, and ATVing. It is home to diverse wildlife including tule elk, black-tailed deer, wild pig, dove, and quail. Water is plentiful with two domestic wells, an 80,000-gal. storage tank, and two stock ponds. Improvements on the ranch includes a well-maintained 1930s ranch house with 3BD/1BA, boasting a new roof and stabilized foundation. A 40' x 30' metal pole barn and outbuildings provide further utility. From its sweeping ridgetop vistas and expansive valleys to its thriving tule elk habitat & rich homesteading heritage, the ranch presents a unique canvas for legacy-minded ownership.

Listing courtesy of Todd Renfrew of California Outdoor Properties, Inc



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