This property offers ‘wild, untouched glory,’ ancient groves, San Francisco views for $10M

For $10 million, a buyer could enjoy the "wild, untouched glory" of 437 acres in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Marin County listing just hit the market with a location that is hard to beat in Northern California.

Called Mount Zion Ranch, the property sits next to filmmaker Geroge Lucas's Loma Alta Preserve and directly above the splendid Spirit Rock Mediation Center. Hiking trails, rolling green hills, seasonal creeks and abundant wildlife are all part of the offering, according to California Outdoor Properties, which holds the listing.

The property, located in Nicasio, ensures "a lifetime of gorgeous, wild terrain" thanks to open space easements, according to the official property listing. The land could be enhanced to build a residential compound, gifted back to the county or state as an environmental preserve or used as a getaway for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Growing on the diverse land are two ancient redwood groves, Douglas fir, oak and madrone trees. Wildlife abounds with mountain lions, bobcats, turkeys, red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures, sparrows and woodpeckers.

"Red-tailed hawks soar overhead as you traverse one of many hiking trails over rolling green hills, until you reach the ridgeline's crest and are greeted by a stunning vista over Marin County," the property listing states.

The property is about 30 minutes north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. On clear days, the views extend to the city's skyline.

Lenny Baird has managed the property on behalf of its owner for the past 15 years, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. In the past, the property was used to graze cattle and sheep, Baird said.

The San Francisco Business Times identified the seller as Ben Weisshaut, a former tech executive.

John Ward of California Outdoor Properties is the listing agent.