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Shawn Bengtson

Office Broker - DRE 01236964

  • Office 760-805-7199
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6550 Avila Valley Drive, San Luis Obispo – $7,900,000

  • 9 Beds
  • 10 Baths
  • 11,117 Sqft
  • 40.15 Acres
  • 9 Beds
  • 10 Baths
  • 11,117 Sqft
  • 40.15 Acres

6550 Avila Valley Drive

Wind Dance Estate is a rare multigenerational offering set on approximately 40 acres in the heart of Avila Valley, one of the Central Coast’s most desirable coastal locations. Properties of this scale, privacy, and versatility are seldom available so close to Avila Beach and downtown San Luis Obispo. Thoughtfully developed over decades, the estate blends architectural depth, water resources, agricultural productivity, and lifestyle flexibility, all framed by sweeping panoramic valley views. The main residence offers approximately 5,500 sq ft of architecturally rich living space with a thoughtful separation of public entertaining areas and private living quarters. Features include a stone wood-burning fireplace, a light-filled glass conservatory for year-round indoor–outdoor living, an open kitchen with distinctive ceiling detail, a richly paneled library, studio, handcrafted cabinetry and counters, cherry wood finishes sourced from a single lot, tall, angled ceilings, a sculptural staircase, and multiple connections to outdoor living areas. Designed for true multigenerational living, the estate includes an attached yet fully independent secondary residence of approximately 3,100 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, plus a downstairs bonus room. This residence features a private entrance, high ceilings, skylights, expansive windows, bedroom lofts, and a private deck with peaceful wildlife and night-sky views. Additional living spaces include a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment of approximately 1,100 sq ft above the main residence’s five-car garage, and a studio-style apartment of approximately 960 sq ft above the barn, ideal for guests, caretakers, or creative use. The land is both beautiful and productive, featuring established avocado and olive orchards, gardens, and open acreage well suited for farming and livestock raising. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool and spa, a tranquil koi pond and waterfall, and curated art installations and sculptural elements throughout the grounds. Rolling hills, eucalyptus groves, redwoods, ocean peek views, a designated wildlife corridor, and a dark-sky environment complete the setting. Water resources include a private well, storage tanks, rainwater catchment feeding a lined pond, neighborhood water rights, and grid-tied solar, supported by a multi-use barn, farm shop, and estate-scale infrastructure.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #PI26016970
  • Price$7,900,000
  • Bedrooms9
  • Bathrooms10.00
  • Full Baths5
  • Half Baths1
  • Square Footage11,117
  • Acres40.15
  • Year Built1997
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StyleCustom
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address6550 Avila Valley Drive
  • Area699 - Not Defined
  • CitySan Luis Obispo
  • CountySan Luis Obispo
  • Zip Code93405

Amenities

  • Parking Spaces7
  • # of Garages7
  • ViewHills, Valley, Pasture
  • Has PoolYes

Utilities

Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

Parking

Driveway, Garage, Paved, Gravel

Garages

Driveway, Garage, Paved, Gravel

Pool

Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private, Solar Heat

Interior

  • InteriorCarpet, Tile, Wood
  • HeatingForced Air
  • CoolingNone
  • FireplaceYes
  • # of Stories2
  • StoriesOne

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Trash Compactor, Warming Drawer

Fireplaces

Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior

  • ExteriorStucco
  • Exterior FeaturesKoi Pond, Rain Gutters
  • RoofTile
  • ConstructionStucco

Lot Description

Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Horse Property, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard, Orchard(s), Pasture, Ranch

Windows

Casement Window(s), Skylight(s), Wood Frames

School Information

  • DistrictSan Luis Coastal Unified
  • HighSan Luis Obispo

Additional Information

  • Date ListedJune 26th, 2025
  • Days on Market43

Listing Details

  • AgentChris Richardson

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Richardson Sotheby's International Realty

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Chris Richardson, Richardson Sotheby's International Realty.

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