Overview
Kuhnle Shandon Ranch: Agricultural Dream
Kuhnle Shandon Ranch, situated near Paso Robles and Shandon, encompasses 3,055 acres of grazing land and dry farming operations. The ranch is conveniently located off Highway 46 East and along Highway 41, approximately 18 miles east of Highway 101, providing easy access to the San Joaquin Valley and coastal towns. The property includes 27 certificated parcels and is enveloped by four Williamson Act Contracts. This working cattle ranch and dryland farm features three residences, two barns, and numerous outbuildings, with perimeter and cross fencing. Horse facilities include barns, pens, an arena, and riding trails, along with cattle pens and troughs. Water is supplied by five wells, ensuring ample water for stock and domestic use. The main headquarters, located at 2500 South Highway 41, features a 2,845-square-foot home built in 1912 with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a detached water tower. Additional improvements include a 4,320-square-foot wood barn with an attached hay shed, a 3,321-square-foot granary used for storage, a 1,100-square-foot shop, a small garage, a detached two-car garage, a bunkhouse, an oil shed, paddocks, a riding arena, and corrals. Farmstead One, at 2225 Shandon Highway, includes two residences: a 1,422-square-foot home with three bedrooms and one bath, and an 858-square-foot home with two bedrooms and one bathroom, along with a 2,240-square-foot horse barn. Farmstead Two, at 3005 Truesdale Road, features a 1,700-square-foot manufactured home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an attached garage, an attached carport, and an above-ground pool. The property is zoned Agriculture and falls within the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin.