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Shawn Bengtson

Office Broker - DRE 01236964

  • Office 760-805-7199
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16757 Old Guejito Grade Road, Escondido – $17,000,000

  • 15 Beds
  • 13 Baths
  • 16,000 Sqft
  • 115 Acres
  • 15 Beds
  • 13 Baths
  • 16,000 Sqft
  • 115 Acres

16757 Old Guejito Grade Road

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.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #260002232SD
  • Price$17,000,000
  • Bedrooms15
  • Bathrooms13.00
  • Full Baths12
  • Half Baths1
  • Square Footage16,000
  • Acres115.00
  • Year Built1925
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StyleMediterranean
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address16757 Old Guejito Grade Road
  • Area92027 - Escondido
  • CityEscondido
  • CountySan Diego
  • Zip Code92027

Amenities

  • UtilitiesPropane
  • Parking Spaces26
  • ParkingGarage, Asphalt, Uncovered
  • # of Garages6
  • GaragesGarage, Asphalt, Uncovered
  • ViewPanoramic, Pasture
  • Has PoolYes
  • PoolPrivate, No Permits

Interior

  • InteriorCarpet, Tile
  • HeatingForced Air, Propane
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • FireplaceYes
  • FireplacesFamily Room, Living Room
  • # of Stories2
  • StoriesTwo

Interior Features

Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Bedroom on Main Level

Appliances

Barbecue, Counter Top, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Propane Cooktop, Propane Water Heater

Exterior

  • ExteriorStucco, Stone Veneer
  • Lot DescriptionSprinkler System
  • RoofComposition
  • ConstructionStucco, Stone Veneer

Additional Information

  • Date ListedJanuary 29th, 2026
  • Days on Market19
  • Zoningranch

Listing Details

  • AgentPatrick Knapp
  • OfficeRealty Source Incorporated
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Patrick Knapp, Realty Source Incorporated.

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