Ballard Country Estate - Located in a central yet private setting in the Santa Ynez Valley on 8.33 acres, this property offers everything your family and friends need for weekend or full-time luxury living. The private entrance brings you into a park-like setting with ancient Oak trees, lush landscaping and filtered views of the area. The elegant ''Farmhouse'' style main home boasts sophisticated interiors featuring formal & casual living spaces that integrate the indoors organically with outdoor entertainment areas including patio arbor with fireplace and bbq kitchen, swimming pool, raised spa, pool cabana, lighted tennis/pickle ball court and horse facility beyond. The interior boasts vaulted, beamed ceilings, multiple fireplaces, wood floors, conversation room with refrigerated wine showcase, dramatic dining room with disappearing glass doors opening to swimming pool and gardens, a formal living room with vaulted wood beam ceilings & fireplace, contemporary gourmet kitchen with center island & breakfast room, a cozy family room, adjacent gym, and office. The 5 bedrooms include an upstairs primary suite with contemporary bathroom plus an attached guest suite and private office with separate entrance. There is a lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest cottage with kitchen & bonus room. Equestrian facilities include a 4-stall shed row barn, hay & equipment barn, fenced pastures, arena and natural turn out space. There is a private well and access to public utility water.