Willow Creek Estate is known as the Wellington of the West, and its 77 acres explain the name. This Covenant property in Rancho Santa Fe offers the calm of open country just five miles from the ocean and San Diego's beach towns.
The main residence, more than 12,000 square feet, takes its cues from Santa Barbara's architecture and is modeled after Argentina's great estancias. Nearby, a two-bedroom guest house sits beside an entertainment pavilion with a game room, bowling alley, gym, bar and full kitchen.
The land is the real story. Private trails wind through the grounds for hiking, running and riding, and a 15-acre lake stocked with bass invites paddleboarding, canoeing and fishing. Two barns hold 35 stalls, and the professional riding arena has hosted Olympic hopefuls in training.
The grounds have welcomed weddings and charitable events, and there is room for farm animals and a chicken coop. It is a place built for family life.