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.

Even 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, while jacaranda and citrus add extra color.

A winding path leads past a koi pond and an 18th-century stone fountain to the estate’s showpiece: a dragon tree estimated to be about 100 years old. Native to the Canary Islands, the species is known for its slow growth and umbrella-like canopy. The plantings don’t stop there, either, with fruit orchards and edible gardens rounding out the property.

Back inside, the home feels designed with hosting in mind. A formal living room doubles as a music room, and the dining room has its own fireplace and French doors that open onto a deck.

There’s also a home theater and a library lounge with a bar. The kitchen is outfitted with commercial-grade appliances and marble counters and flows naturally into the great room and outdoor dining spaces.

Located north of San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe remains one of the region’s most exclusive areas, known for its spacious lots, riding trails and strict architectural guidelines.