117 acres of rich farm ground shielded by surrounding ridge lines, accessed by a lazy country lane and lies just minutes from city convenience. Clusters of heroic oaks including rare Engelmanns dot the landscape. A pond stocked with bass, crappie and catfish shimmers alongside one of three homes & over 40 acres of flat ground are available. 7 wells provide abundant water w/gravity-fed irrigation from two new 10,000 gallon tanks. This is a rare opportunity to own a last, great place of beauty. See supp. [Supplement]: See video walk-through at www.BuyBearValley.com - The 117 acres is two legal parcels, five APNs and has three homes. The main home is single-level, 2BD/2BA & approx 2688 SqFt. Other homes are 2BD/1BA and 1BD/1BA and 1216 and 1110 SqFt, respectively. 17550 Bear Valley Lane in Escondido is a pastoral farmstead covered by a variety of stately oak and pine trees, includes 3 homes, several outbuildings and is enriched by surrounding mountains and spectacular views. This impressive property is one-of-a-kind and rich with history. Once home to the largest California grizzly bear ever seen in the state, and the last native bear in San Diego County, the area was originally given the name Bear Valley. The famous 22,000 acres Rancho Guejito lies just over the eastern ridgeline. Once behind the private gated entry, you enter a world of serenity and peace where rare Englemann oaks dot the landscape and acres of organic farm ground produce avocados, figs, and commercial flowers. There are over 40 acres of flat ground here and abundant water from 7 wells is stored in two new 10,000 gallon tanks and gravity fed to the commercial crops and other fruit trees including lemons, grapefruit, plums, walnuts, olives, and oranges. The single-level ranch-style main home boasts an updated kitchen, great room, updated master retreat, new floors, heated pool and overlooks the majestic Lake Wohlford, a haven for fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. Bird watchers will appreciate a mu...