This $8 Million Rancho Santa Fe Estate Features a Secret Botanical Garden with a 100-Year-Old Dragon Tree

Behind the gates of a three acre property in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is a garden that’s drawing nearly as much attention as the home itself.The five-bedroom estate at 18245 Paseo Victoria has just returned to the market for $7,999,000, its lowest asking price since it was first listed in 2024 for $8.75 million. The property is represented by Linda Sansone of Pacific Sotheby's International Realty. Built in 1981 and later renovated, the Santa Barbara-style residence spans 8,161 square feet on 3.21 acres, with five bedroom suites, five full and two half bathrooms, and garage space for six cars. The lot offers southwest-facing views over the mountains, and on a clear day, you may even catch a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean beyond.Loading...Jacaranda trees along the winding pathways of the gardensRealtor.comLoading...The gardens include several rare species of plants, including a 100-year old dragon treeRealtor.comLoading...One of several dining spaces inside the homeRealtor.comEven so, the main attraction lies outdoors, on grounds that more closely resemble a private botanical garden than your typical backyard. Mature specimen trees and beds of lavender and plumeria appear around every turn...