Alex Trebek’s former California ranch-winery heads to auction for $6.45 million

Creston Manor, a 577-acre San Luis Obispo County ranch and winery once tied to Alex Trebek, will go to auction in December through Concierge Auctions. The sale pairs a century-old Central Coast estate with vineyard operations, multiple residences and rare provenance in one of California’s most sought-after wine regions.

Why it matters: - Creston Manor is a large, operating Central Coast ranch and winery with historic provenance, which can narrow the pool of buyers and increase competitive interest. - The property sits near Paso Robles, one of California’s best-known wine regions, where land with established agricultural infrastructure is limited. - Concierge Auctions is using the sale to extend its winery and vineyard auction business, which has already included another former Alex Trebek property this year.

What happened: - Creston Manor, a 577.65-acre ranch and winery in San Luis Obispo County, is being offered at auction for $6.45 million. - Bidding is scheduled to open on 4 December and close live on 16 December in New York City during Concierge Auctions’ End-of-Year Global Sale at The Dominick. - The auction is being conducted in cooperation with Lindsey Harn of Christie’s International Real Estate and Mike Goldfarb of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company. - The property once belonged to “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, who joined Creston Manor Vineyards and Winery as a partner in 1987.

The details: - Creston Manor was established in 1900 and combines more than a century of ranching and winemaking history. - The estate includes five residences and a secluded private suite. - The living space totals 7,550 square feet and includes 14 bedrooms and 14 full bathrooms. - The property can accommodate more than 30 guests. - A working vineyard and winery sit alongside multiple barns, stables, livestock facilities, expansive pastures and historic structures. - The ranch also includes the original Highway 58 bridge and a preserved blacksmith shop. - The property features pastures and livestock pens built for cattle, horses, sheep and pigs. - Panoramic mountain views, abundant wildlife and open space surround the estate. - Trebek used the property primarily for wine production and ranch operations. - Wine from Creston Manor was served at President George H.W. Bush’s first inauguration. - Images of the property are available online, with photography credited to Aspect Visuals. - Concierge Auctions said more information is available online or by calling +1.212.202.2940.

Between the lines: - The auction format can speed up a sale for a unique asset that combines luxury residential use, agricultural operations and celebrity provenance. - Concierge Auctions is emphasizing its Global Wine & Vineyard Division as demand grows for properties that blend land, lifestyle and working operations. - The company cited earlier momentum from the sale of another former Trebek property, Windfall Farms near Paso Robles, which sold for $16.912 million after 39 days of auction marketing.

What’s next: - Bidding will open on 4 December and culminate at the live auction on 16 December in New York City. - The closing will trigger Concierge Auctions’ Key For Key giving program, which funds new homes for families in need through Giveback Homes. - Agents will be compensated under the terms of the listing agreement.

The bottom line: - Creston Manor is being positioned as a rare mix of scale, history and operational readiness, with Alex Trebek’s legacy adding a marketing edge to an already distinctive California wine-country asset.