SANTA FE, N.M., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, October 14, a sprawling ranch on 3,250 acres in Santa Fe County, New Mexico will be offered for sale at a luxury auction® without reserve. Known as Saddleback Ranch, the property was once owned and developed by Emily Fisher Landau and her son, Richard Fisher. Mrs. Fisher Landau is a highly respected art collector, philanthropist and the widow of Martin Fisher of New York City's Fisher family, considered one of the Big Apple's "royal families of real estate." Their privately held family firm, Fisher Brothers, was founded in 1915 and remains one of the nation's most prominent real estate players.
Santa Fe’s Saddleback Ranch – a 3,250-acre property with two luxurious estate homes, two guest/staff homes, an equestrian center and various out-buildings – will be sold to the highest bidder at a luxury auction® without reserve on Oct 14th. The property last sold for $17.5 million, and was once owned by members of New York City’s Fisher family. The family firm, Fisher Brothers, was founded in 1915 and is considered one of NYC’s property dynasties. Discover more at NewMexicoLuxuryAuction.com.
The ranch’s inspiring “Windland House” is shown here. Custom built for Emily Fisher-Landau and Sheldon Landau, the unique, modern-styled home has won several architecture awards, including the American Institute of Architects Honor Award for Top Architecture (2002) and the Jeff Harnar Award for Contemporary Architecture (2007). It’s also been toured by New York’s M.O.M.A. and Whitney Museums. Discover more at NewMexicoLuxuryAuction.com.
Santa Fe’s Saddleback Ranch – a 3,250-acre property with two luxurious estate homes, two guest/staff homes, an equestrian center and various out-buildings – will be sold to the highest bidder at a luxury auction® without reserve on Oct 14th. The property last sold for $18 million, and was once owned by members of New York City’s Fisher family. The family firm, Fisher Brothers, was founded in 1915 and is considered one of NYC’s property dynasties. Discover more at NewMexicoLuxuryAuction.com.
“Windland House’s” verdant, manicured lawn and custom pool offer a colorful contrast to the vast landscapes surrounding the residence, even during the evening hours. A partially-covered, outdoor living area with summer kitchen and ample lounge space surrounds the pool, creating the perfect venue for quiet relaxation or entertaining guests. Discover more at NewMexicoLuxuryAuction.com.
Shown here: the master bath of Landau-Fisher’s “Windland House.” While completed in the early 2000’s, its forward-thinking, modern design – in addition to its exceptional quality of craftsmanship – makes the residence appear as if it was built within the past few years. The home’s design garnered several, impressive architecture awards. Discover more at NewMexicoLuxuryAuction.com.
The living room in the “Drogheda House” – one of the two luxury residences on the ranch – is shown here. The home’s design is influenced by the area’s traditional, adobe style. Discover more at NewMexicoLuxuryAuction.com.
The ranch’s equestrian center offers 10 horse stalls, a wash stall and tack room for its four-legged residents. It also includes a large living/entertaining area complete with wet bar, fireplace, office, game room and groom’s quarters. The center has also been used as a film venue for the popular western series Longmire and also had a cameo in Johnny Depp’s Lone Ranger film. Discover more at NewMexicoLuxuryAuction.com.
The equestrian center’s 10 large horse stalls are solidly-built in the traditional adobe style, and surround a lovely courtyard that is frequented by singing birds. The stalls flank the equestrian center’s living and entertaining quarters, which have been used as a film venue for the popular western series Longmire and also had a cameo in Johnny Depp’s Lone Ranger film. Discover more at NewMexicoLuxuryAuction.com.
Specifically located in Galisteo, NM (also home to Tom Ford'sCerro Pelon Ranch – once asking $75 million), Saddleback Ranch is within a 25-minute drive of the heart of downtown Santa Fe. "The ranch feels like your own, private world, but you're actually within a close distance of everything you need," according to Trayor Lesnock, Founder and President of Platinum Luxury Auctions, the Miami-based firm managing the transaction. "So many of these larger ranches are very, very far off the grid, which may seem appealing – until you actually own it," he joked.
Houston-based shopping center magnate Dan Silvestri of Silvestri Investments, along with other partners, acquired the property from Fisher Landau in 2008 for nearly $17.5 million. After his development plans changed, Silvestri retained Platinum to sell the ranch expeditiously at luxury auction, entirely skipping the often-lengthy process of listing the property only through a traditional broker. "It's a lot faster to do it this way," Silvestri said of the auction. "Some of the high-price properties take a long time to sell."
Platinum then selected Santa Fe's Barker Realty as the broker of record for the auction transaction. Platinum and Barker, an exclusive affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate, have previously joined forces to produce three of the top ten, all-time residential sale prices in Santa Fe County to date. Lesnock praised both Barker's management and agent staff, and specifically pointed to Barker listing agent Stephanie Duran, who has been involved in each of Platinum's sales in the area, either directly or by referral. "She's a real hustler who has an excellent insight into the market's luxury sector. A terrific asset and market partner."
The ranch will be offered as one, 3,250-acre property, or in three smaller components. "The components include a 1,399-acre parcel, a 1,204-acre parcel and a 647-acre parcel," stated David Ashcroft, Platinum's Managing Director. Ashcroft added that the two, larger components each contain multiple structures, while the smallest is comprised of vacant land. The ultimate method by which the ranch will be offered will be determined prior to the time of sale, and will be based on the prevailing interest of the bidders.
The entire ranch has four main living quarters – two luxurious estates and two smaller homes – plus a multi-structure ranch center, various garages, utility barns and other outbuildings. In addition to equestrian amenities like 10 large stalls, tack and wash rooms, and several turnouts, the 3,800-sf ranch center also offers a large living/entertaining room with wet bar and stone fireplace, along with an office and groom's apartment. Fun film fact: the ranch center has appeared in Johnny Depp'sLone Ranger feature film and in the acclaimed, western television series Longmire.
Saddleback's two, larger residences are particularly impressive. One, named the "Drogheda House," is designed in New Mexico's more traditional, adobe style. The 7,200-sf residence features handsome wood finishes and exposed beams, lofted ceilings and multiple fireplaces throughout.
The other, named the "Windland House" for the gentle breezes it often enjoys, is another testament to the exquisite tastes of Emily Fisher Landau. She retained architect Suby Bowden to design the unique home, which has won several architecture awards, including the American Institute of Architects Honor Award for Top Architecture (2002) and the Jeff Harnar Award for Contemporary Architecture (2007). It's also been toured by New York's M.O.M.A. and Whitney Museums.
Windland House features 6,100-sf of bright, airy spaces and a clean, minimalist design – providing ample room for the display of paintings and sculptures throughout. Its outdoor living areas include a summer kitchen, custom pool and neatly manicured area of lush, green lawn.
Cattle and equestrian operations have previously been run on the ranch, aided by its 13 water wells and unlimited grazing rights.
Interested parties can find more information online at NewMexicoLuxuryAuction.com, or by contacting Platinum's offices at 800.262.5132. Bidders must register to participate in the live sale, which will be held on the property site at 4pm MT on Wednesday, Oct. 14, unless otherwise noted. Contact Platinum for registration information.
About Platinum Luxury Auctions: Platinum Luxury Auctions developed the luxury auction® model for high-priced real estate auctions, and owns the trademark rights to the term "luxury auction." The firm specializes in the non-distressed sale of multimillion-dollar properties within and beyond the United States. Platinum's team has closed more than $994 million in luxury real estate auction sales to date, while evaluating and consulting on more than $2.75 billion in additional luxury property volume.
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