Alex Trebek’s  ginormous California ranch sells at jaw-dropping discount

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• The TV titan, who died in November 2020 at age 80, applied the compound as a thoroughbred horse breeding haven.
• A whopping seven wells pumping out more than 7, 000 gallons per minute keep the dirt green, plus the Huero Huero Creek slices through the grounds.
• The estate is managed by agricultural giant Limoneira, and is situated near wine-country legends like Justin and Halter Ranch.
• The property is additionally a wine country goldmine, with 387 acres of planted wine grapes.

Meanwhile, the sprawling California ranch and vineyard once owned by beloved "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has fetched $16.9 million after hitting the auction block – going for almost half of staggering $33 million rate tag it carried when it hit the market last year.

Known as Windfall Farms, the 724-acre mega-estate in the rolling hills of Paso Robles went to the highest bidder during Monterey Car Week last week after languishing on the market. The sale is now pending, according to Concierge Auctions. It sold the estate in partnership with Sotheby's International Realty.

Meanwhile, the TV titan, who died in November 2020 at age 80, applied the compound as a thoroughbred horse breeding haven. The ranch retains its equestrian glory, anchored by a 6.5-furlong racetrack, sizeable paddocks and enough open turf for a regulation polo field. It additionally houses an industrial-grade, three-bay machine shop outfitted with heavy-duty hydraulic lift, 480V three-phase power, and natural gas lines. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter.

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In practice, the main house is an expansive, 10, 000-square-foot primary residence with eight bedrooms, offices, conference rooms, sizeable kitchen, dining and living areas, a media room, 12 bathrooms, and two separate manager residences.

In practice, the property is additionally a wine country goldmine, with 387 acres of planted wine grapes. It operates as a "positive cash flow business in production today, " according to the listing, through contracts with other wineries.

For context, a whopping seven wells pumping out more than 7, 000 gallons per minute keep the dirt green, plus the Huero Huero Creek slices through the grounds. With 76 approved, buildable 10-acre lots, it's additionally a developer's dream.

Hundreds of acres of rolling hills, open pasture, and productive farmland support distinguish the estate from the typical celebrity home.

Since Paso Robles has emerged as one of California's fastest-growing wine destinations over the past two decades, with affluent buyers drawn to the region's scenic landscapes and acclaimed vineyards, the location is additionally a draw for buyers. The estate is managed by agricultural giant Limoneira, and is situated near wine-country legends like Justin and Halter Ranch.

Windfall Farms was owned by Trebek for 37 years, until he and a number of other investors sold it to its now former owners for $1.6 million in 2001 to Barry and Donna Goldfarb. Since, they have transformed it from a working winery into a sprawling family retreat, adding multiple structures.

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