Bill Gates Reportedly Dropped $18 Million On This Southern California Horse Ranch
Rancho Paseana is located about 20 minutes north of San Diego, in a valley in Rancho Sante Fe, California.
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The horse-training facility had been owned by the Craig family for more than a decade.
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They had hoped to sell to someone who also had a passion for horses.
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Gates' daughter has participated in horseback-riding competitions for years.
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And these grounds are perfect for a horse enthusiast.
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There's a 3/4-mile racetrack on the property.
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There are also five barns.
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There's a guesthouse with some comfortable seating.
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Plus an office and a veterinarian's suite.
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In total, Rancho Paseana encompasses 228 acres of land.
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