Historical Sun-Maid Raisin Mansion For Sale In CA

FRESNO COUNTY, CA — An estate with ties to an iconic California brand is for sale in Fresno County.

Located at 9486 E. Lincoln Ave. in Del Ray, the nearly 8,000-square-foot mansion was built in 1910 by Sun-Maid raisin founder H.H. Welsh and was designed by notable architect J.J. Blick, according to the listing by Sarah Hedrick.

The property is priced at $3.95 million.

Welsh, a farmer, led a group of raisin growers who started the business in 1912, according to the Sun-Maid website. It was originally known as The California Associated Raisin Co.

The mansion holds other historical significance, as President Herbert Hoover stayed there in 1930, according to the listing.

With six bedrooms and four bathrooms, the house features five tile fireplaces, original chandeliers, Kokomo stained glass, padded silk walls, Limoges porcelain French door knobs and heated marble floors in the master bath, according to the listing.

The mansion sits on 5 acres, which include a field-mounted solar array, 50 fruit trees, a rose garden, a chicken coop and table grapes, according to the listing.