Rugged Modernism

115 Hollister Ranch Goleta, California 93117 United States

Ricon Ranch is a thoughtful collaboration between homeowner/builder and Dave Mendro, principal of Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects. It was designed to withstand the elements of its environment, blend in with its surroundings, and provide the warmth and comfort of a modern-day home. Inspired by architect Mickey Muennig's Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California, Ricon Ranch offers elegance in its smooth curved roofs matching the natural undulations of the surrounding hills while providing practical features in its board-formed concrete walls, Corten steel, and colored plaster blending into its coastal riparian habitat.

Entry into Ricon Ranch is through an electric gate and up a paved driveway past several mature oak trees that provide shade and privacy. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and manicured to emphasize the local flora and highlight the beautiful design of the structures. The home itself is a modest 797 sq. ft. one bedroom, one bathroom Guest House that boasts the highest quality finishes including custom cabinetry, Cherokee Stone floors, and limestone countertops. It also includes a 629 sq. ft. one-bedroom, one-bathroom studio loft in the detached garage adjacent to the guest house providing private quarters for friends and family. The garage has been carefully crafted so that its new owner has the option of providing a creative personal touch to capture even more living area if they desired to do so.

Each and every aspect of this incredible compound has been meticulously calculated to achieve the goals of its owners. Now it is time for a brilliant buyer to take advantage of all the hard work that has been placed into this project and truly enjoy the remarkable lifestyle offered by the Hollister Ranch.