Architecture Wednesday: Patrick Swayze’s Rancho Bizarro

This is Rancho Bizarro, the former estate of Patrick Swayze and it’s up for sale; the 3,516 square foot, 3 bedroom, four-and-one-a-half bath house sits on over four acres, with a barn and stables and a horse arena, and can be yours for $4.5 million.

Automatic gates tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac reveal a unique and private retreat with expansive space to live, ride, work, and create amongst multiple structures. The primary residence is a charming 1940s California ranch-style house featuring three bedrooms, hardwood floors, and rustic exposed beams.  There is a large flex space that could easily house an extensive home gym, a fully furnished rehearsal space for dance or theater performance, or a light-filled art studio.

Across the lawn is a guest cottage with a bath, as well as an oversized detached garage and storage space. The grounds also include two round pens, a goat pen with resident goats Cocoa and Caramel, and two friendly ducks named Baby and Johnny who enjoy lounging under the lush trees on the property.

The ideal spot for a little Dirty Dancing.

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