The 58-acre estate at 3970 Leavesley Road in Gilroy, Calif. has fostered more than 500 animals, around 14 acres of organic grapes and other offerings. Its two homes provide equestrian living and wine country charm for $10.5 million.

Welcome to Shangri-La-Dee-Da. This aptly named 58-acre estate offers its future owners a real shot at reinvention. They could become stewards of (a rather large chunk of) the Earth; they could raise, ride and train horses. Maybe they’ll decide to grow grapes and make their own wine. Or, they can become event planners or hosts, offering our one-of-a-kind location for celebrations. Conceivably, they could do all of these things at 3970 Leavesley Road in Gilroy — that’s the magic of the Shangi-La-Dee-Da. 

Nestled in a valley below the gentle rolling Gilroy hills, Shangri-La-Dee-Da is reportedly part of one of the oldest properties in Gilroy. In an email, owner/seller Barbie Liebeck told SFGATE that, although she can’t confirm it, neighbors have told her that this land was once part of the Peabody Estate, an enormous homestead encompassing thousands of acres and a well-known destination for hunters.

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The 58-acre estate at 3970 Leavesley Road in Gilroy, Calif. has fostered more than 500 animals, around 14 acres of organic grapes and other offerings. Its two homes provide equestrian living and wine country charm for $10.5 million.

In the Liebecks’ hands, the estate has been transformed into a pastoral family compound, a sanctuary that belies the location’s proximity to downtown Gilroy (just a........

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