8340 San Marcos Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422

Property Description

Located on the lovely Central Coast situated between Los Angeles and San Francisco, this mini-hobby farm offers a unique balance of nature and city living. It offers 1.3 acres of privacy and space to grow and explore; however, it is only 1 mile from Hwy 101 and within walking distance of schools, stores, and local venues. Only a 20-minute drive to the Pacific Coast, the canyons bring the ocean mist straight to the west side of the property, evenings are cool and sweetened by the ocean air. Also a 25 minute drive to San Luis Obispo which offers alternative shopping, live music, and world-famous events at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center. Close to Paso Robles and some of the world's most well-known vineyards, Atascadero is a hub of activity that attracts tourists and to enjoy the local breweries and parks. This home sits on 1.3 acres, with a grandfathered in well. The soil is rich and has been 100% organic for 25 years, with no pesticides! Flocks of hens and fowl have grazed here, scratching and pecking, creating healthy soil and cutting down on bugs, encouraging growth and sweetness everywhere. There is a fully operational coop with sweet run-to-house barnyard birds. There has never been any poison oak, nor poison ivy and beneficial weeds have been encouraged. "Foxtail" has been minimized without using poisons. There is ample storage space and barns that can be solutions for many projects. The inner garden surrounding the house offers privacy and security for kids, puppies, and protects flowers and veggies from deer! An enclosed functioning strawbale garden is ready for continued use throughout the year, and the greenhouse is a go-to spot for year-round tomatoes. The property has 3 structures: a 12x16 storage room for garden tools, etc., a 6x12 greenhouse, and a 6x12 woodshed. Currently, all gardening is done by hand/timers. There are 3 electronic stations for automatic timers that can offer comprehensive reach throughout the property. The house is country-style with beautiful light, facing south. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wooden floors, skylights, air conditioning, central heating, and a fireplace which circulates warmth with an installed fan. A Culligan water system provides filtered water throughout the house for all uses including the bathrooms and kitchen. The breezeway is a perfect indoor/outdoor room at any time of the year, offering shelter with a beautiful view facing either south or north. Central Coast living at its best.