Your country living dream awaits in the exclusive backcountry neighborhood of Mesa Grande located in the ranching community of Santa Ysabel. Privately situated on 3.23 usable acres and nestled among many mature trees, sits a 2,284 sq. ft. classic ranch-style home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths with seasonal pond ideal for full-time family living or a mountain getaway. The custom-built ranch home features a functional floor plan with spacious living. Appreciate the quality construction and attention to detail, from the travertine tile flooring with wood accent and beautiful yellow pine wood ceilings to the large picture windows and wrap-around covered porch from where you can behold the expansive views of the surrounding countryside. Agricultural zoning with an “O” animal designation, fenced & cross-fenced pasture, and existing animal and growing facilities provide an excellent opportunity to create an ideal hobby farm for raising crops and a variety of livestock. The well-maintained home, manageable acreage, large greenhouse, animal barn and plentiful space for a variety of outdoor activities offers a quaint rural lifestyle for the outdoor enthusiast and animal lover. This property is perfect for a variety of future agricultural uses such as permaculture, fruit or nut tree orchard, small vineyard, and livestock. Current zoning also allows for boutique winery and many agricultural or agri-tourism business ventures. This backcountry destination offers easy access to endless outdoor activities and adventures, hiking, horse trail riding, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and exploring. The Interstate freeway system and the amenities of metropolitan San Diego and the San Diego Beaches are a scenic one-hour drive, while Orange County and Los Angeles are within a two-hour commute.