3777 Vineyard Road, Novato
$3,995,000

Unrivaled opportunity to acquire one of California’s pre eminent equestrian facilities! This world class property offers a unique residential opportunity that has not been offered in Marin County’s riding circles in many decades. Perfectly sited on a verdant +-15 acres, Heritage Park is adjacent to Indian Valley Golf Club, Stafford Lake and just 7 minutes from downtown Novato’s many famed shops and restaurants. The multiple on site living quarters offer great versatility in use; ideal for either on or off site ownership. The potential income from 6 barns, 3 arenas, 2 round pens, multiple turnouts, and a brand new Eurosizer, presents an unrivaled opportunity in Northern California.  
 
Property Overview
 
Main Residence: +- 3045 square feet: 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms
Main Level:
 
Classic farmhouse inspired architecture graces the main residence which lives primarily on one level. The heart of the house is a grand scale great room with double living space with soaring ceilings that opens directly to the front yard and gardens.  The residence is designed with two kitchens; ideal for an au pair, visiting in laws or longer terms guests. The main residence has been beautifully updated with classic designer finishes throughout.  Sweeping level grounds include two lawns, in ground trampoline, fire pit, multiple fruit trees including Olives, Oaks, Magnolia, Linden and Maple trees, & mature plantings throughout.
 
- Grand scale open concept family room with rustic wooden beam overlooks the front yard and gardens
- Open dining area with high ceilings
- Beautifully updated, generous kitchen with ample storage, offers Carrera slabs, subway tile backsplash, stainless  appliances, and 4-person bar/counter seating
- Lovely bedroom with wainscot walls offers a double closet & overlooks the side yard and gardens
- Second bedroom on this level also overlooks the side gardens and offers a custom built closet
- Beautifully updated designer full bathroom includes Moroccan inspired tile floor, single vanity, and shower over the tub
- Primary bedroom includes high ceilings and large walk in closet
- Newly renovated primary bathroom with great scale includes a chic double vanity with slab, large walk in shower with subway tile, new fixtures and ample storage throughout
- Large mud/laundry storage room offers additional storage
- Second kitchen, also updated, offers Butcher Block counters, subway tile backsplash, & eat in space
- Nest Thermostat
- Water source: Spring
- Tesla Charger
- 3 car garage with high ceilings and ample storage
 
Upper Level:
 - Large +-440 square foot walk up storage with great ceiling height
- Fourth bedroom overlooks the surrounding hills
- Full bathroom with single vanity and shower
- Bedroom suite opens to a covered porch
 
Caretaker’s Cottage:  The +- 1,205 square foot Caretakers’ Cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms
- The current caretaker has lived on property for +- 16 years and has unsurpassed knowledge of the property, barns, and multiple structures.  The cottage is in mostly original condition and was not considered in the valuation of the property/asset.
 
Equestrian Facilities

Outdoor Kitchen-Event Hosting Facility (attached to milk barn):
The outdoor kitchen offers ample opportunities for entertaining on both a smaller or larger scale. The magazine worthy kitchen includes:
- Large wine refrigerator
- 4 person bar/counter seating
- Refrigerator and freezer
- Commercial sized sink
- Subway tile backsplash
- Ample storage
 
Six Barns 
The Milk Barn: The +- 1,615 square foot “Milk Barn” serves as corporate headquarters for Heritage Park. The fully operational facility includes two offices, an outdoor kitchen, a half bathroom, laundry room, tack room, storage, and cross ties.
- 10 stalls (14’ x 11’) with automatic waterers
- Office with attached half bathroom and electric heating
- Attached laundry room with storage
- Tack room (23’ x 12’) with saddle racks, bridle hooks, and ample storage
- 11 crossties with water hookups and allocated storage for grooming supplies, 3 groom stalls facing arena
- Large tack trunk isle
- Storage room (49’ x 6’)
- Grain room (17’ x 7’)
- Supplies shed (22’ x 7’)
 
Barn 1: +-1,765 square feet
- 6 stalls (12’ x 12’)
- Beautiful tack room (12’ x 12’) with saddle racks, bridle hooks, and tack trunk space
- Cross tie and storage area (12’ x 12’)
- Available water hookup
 
Barn 2: +-12,655 square feet
- 10 stalls with outdoor paddock areas (24’ x 24’)
- Two multiuse storage sheds (24’ x 24’)
- Four cross-tie and storage areas (24’ x 12’) with ample room for tack trunks, lockers, and grooming supplies
 
Barn 3: +-4,840 square feet
- 19 indoor/outdoor stalls (12’ x 12’ indoor, 12’ x 12’ outdoor) with barn door separators
- One indoor stall (12’ x 12’)
- Two attached crossties with water hookups and storage for grooming supplies
 
Barn 4: +-1,670 square feet
- 6 indoor stalls (12’ x 12’) with attached paddock areas
- Two tack rooms (12’ x 8’)
 
Barn 5: +- 3,230 square feet
- Customizable hay and storage barn
- Tractor parking
- Adjacent +-150 square foot tool shed  
- Adjacent +-845 square foot workshop area
 
Three Arenas
Arena 1: 214’ x 109’ oval shaped lower arena
- Lights 
- GGT footing
- Viewing room with bar seating
Arena 1 Viewing Room: +-95 square feet
- Bar counter seating for up to 3 people
- Bridle hooks and tack trunk space
- No heat source in this building
- Constructed for arena viewing during inclement weather
 
Arena 2: 249’ x 146’ upper Grand Prix arena
- Grand Prix style or dressage arena
- GGT footing
- Outdoor viewing space
- Panoramic views of Indian Valley Golf Course and Indian Tree Open Space Preserve
 
Arena 3: 61’ x 121’ indoor arena
- Benches for viewing
- Sprinkler system
- Weather protected

Additional Facilities and Features
Two Round Pens
- One 70’ x 70’
- One 56’ x 56’
 
Eurosizer
- Brand new 6 horse covered Vitafloor Eurosizer installed in June 2024
 
- Eight standalone stalls with attached large paddocks and turnout space
- Large grass pasture
- Eight large standalone turnouts with room to build many more
- Ample off street parking for horse trailers, utility vehicles, client vehicles, etc.
- Large event space/workshop building
- Private trailhead access to Indian Tree Open Space Preserve 
- Spring water only.  Sellers upgraded the pipe and holding tank. Increased the water line from the spring to the property as well as increased the holding capacity for water on the property.  Current owners lease a hydrant on Vineyard during the summer months as a precautionary measure during fire season.  
- Propane gas supply. No gas lines going into property.
- Window screens
- Automatic garage doors opener. One of doors is not automatic.
- Easement to pass over gravel driveway to access the house.  Maintenance agreement with 8 properties total. They pay 7/17ths due to clients. They grade it. “Dust Down”
- Primary bathroom completely upgraded in Summer 2024 
- Replaced windows 2018 in the main residence except for the two attic windows.
- Two tankless water heaters: One for main house and one for the barn for horse bathing) Done in 2023
- HVAC upgraded in 2023 in the main house
- Added additional irrigation to the property 2018, 2023 and 2024
- Annual driveway maintenance:  Grading and “Dust Off” application
- Propane tanks replaced in the past five years. Leased by DeCarli’s Propane in Petaluma
- Tesla charger fully permitted
- Zoned Agricultural. Buyer to investigate potential tax advantages
- Led lights for lower outdoor arena
- Led upgraded lighting throughout
- Electrical updating in 2020
 
****The current owners have spent the past 6 years investing in the infrastructure of the property. Permit currently for boarding up to 120 horses. Housing for 74 horses. Number of stalls: 52. Number of Paddocks: 22.  Housing for 74 horses.  All information to be verified by buyers with their own due diligence.