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Listed By:
Patrick Knapp with Realty Source Incorporated;
Address
16757 Old Guejito Grade Road, Escondido, CA
Price
$ 17,000,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#260012132SD
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountySan Diego
  • CityEscondido
  • Area Escondido
  • Zip92027
  • Style
  • Year Built1925
  • Price$ 17,000,000
  • Bedrooms15
  • Full Bathrooms15
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage16000
  • Lot Size115 Acres
Data Source:
California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Property Description

World Famous Melrose Ranch - 115 Acres, originally built by Lord Somerville to entertain the Great Britain Royal Family, including King Edward VII, also used for filming of movie "Uncertain Glory" starring Errol Flynn in 1944. The ranch is amazingly restored. Stunning landscaping, main house is 6500 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, with estate grounds along with greenhouse pool and private yard area, 16000 sq ft barn for horses and livestock, 8000 sq ft shop, 5 more houses on the ranch (all currently leased for additional income), 6 wells on property with 40,000 gal. collective tank, orchards, Texas longhorn cattle and more. This ranch is an opportunity of a lifetime.

Price History
5/19/2026 Listed $17,000,000

General Features

Living Area 16000
Heating Forced Air,Propane
Cooling Central Air
Possession Close Plus 3 Days
Appliances Dishwasher,Gas Range,Propane Range,Propane Cooking
Zoning ranch
Garage Spaces 6
Patio/Porch Features Concrete,Deck
Architectural Style Mediterranean
Pool Features No Permits,Private
Year Built 1925
View Panoramic
Stories Count 2
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County San Diego
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Garage Y/N true
Other Structures Guest House Detached
Full Baths 15
Status Active
Directions Lake Wohlford to Old Guejito Road Cross Street: Lake Wohlford & Old Guejito Rd.
City Escondido
Disclosures Unincorporated
Senior Community Y/N false
Open Parking Spaces 26
MLS Area 92027 - Escondido
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 5009400
Listing Terms Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
Property Attached Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
PostalCity ESCONDIDO

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Atrium
Fireplace Features Family Room,Living Room
Total Stories 2
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 15
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 16

Exterior Features

Fencing Wood
Parking Features Driveway,Garage,On Site
Lot Features Sprinkler System
Water Source Public
Total Parking 32
Lot Size Area 115
Spa false
Lot Size Acres 115
Private Pool true
Lot Size Source Assessor

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 92027

Price
AVG $1.48M
$17M
Year Built
AVG 1988
1925

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