John Wayne's former California ranch once owned by John Wayne hits market
A sprawling California ranch once owned by John Wayne has hit the market.
According to FOX Business, the Rancho Pavoreal Peacock Ranch in Spanish is available for $12 million. The property is spread over 2,000 acres in Sage, a small agricultural community.
The 3,000 square foot residence is located 20 minutes away from Temecula Wine Country and is located halfway between San Diego to the south and Palm Springs to the northeast - about a 90 minute gallop from each. She shared a lot of rich Native American history in the property. It is tucked away for privacy and close to Temecula Wine Country. It is bigger than my hometown where I grew up in Latvia. America's Sweetheart, John Wayne, owned it. The Western oasis, built in 1950, was used by Wayne during the 70 s. The actor would invite guests out for horseback riding, shooting and other ranching activities, according to Realtor.com in 2020. The home was being used as a family retreat and was on the market for $8 million at the time.
Wayne, who appeared in more than 200 films over 50 years, passed away at the age of 72 in 1979. Today, the Oscar winner, known as The Duke, is still hailed as one of the greatest figures of the Western film genre.
The property is fenced and has plenty of room for horses and cattle. It highlights a stucco ranch house, a barn, three wells, horse trails and panoramic views of the surrounding valley and Palomar Mountain. The home is surrounded by acres of wildlife habitat, desert plateaus, river gorges and high Alpine County, making it an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The listing stated that the property is ideal for equestrian use or for a cattle ranch and shooting range. It can be transformed into a private retreat, a sports camp, or multipurpose development, amongst others. There are three bedrooms, three bathrooms and three garage spaces.
This is a once-in-lifetime opportunity to get your hands on the former ranch of the iconic Western film star John Wayne, said Novick. As an action hero to many, John Wayne's presence still lives in Rancho Pavoreal's very masculine and Western aesthetic. After John Wayne's passing, this property was transformed into a dude ranch, where visitors saw it as a home away from home that rejuvenated their body and nourished their soul, she shared. Rancho Pavoreal is a perfect multi-purpose ranch, which can be used for camping, hunting, horseback riding, cattle grazing, riflery, archery, hiking, equestrian use, or a motorcycle ranch. This isn't the first time there has been interest surrounding Wayne's homes from his later years. In 2013, Wayne's former Newport Beach home, located in the Big Canyon gated community, hit the market for $3.95 million. He owned the mansion in the 70 s before his death.