A VC and former tech CEO is selling his enormous $30 million Utah ranch — take a look inside

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Venture capitalist Vinny Smith, founder of Toba Capital, has placed his riverfront estate in Oakley, Utah, on the market for $30 million. Smith is also the former CEO of Quest Software, which was acquired by Dell for $2.4 billion in 2012. 

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In addition to the main 16,800-square-foot home on the banks of the Weber River, the property called Riverbend Ranch comes with a helicopter pad, wine cellar, and movie room.

"There is so much to do on-property that it feels like your own private oasis," Smith told Business Insider.

Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers has the listing. Take a look at the home, below. 

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The entire estate is 1,918 acres of Utah land.

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Its close proximity to the river allows for easy access to fishing and other outdoor activities.

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"We can fly fish in the river while the kids go tubing," Smith said. "We hike, ride ATVs, snow mobile, [and] we even go dog sledding."

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The home has eight bedrooms and nine baths.

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There's also a wine cellar ...

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... and a large movie-screening room.

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The Smiths have owned the estate since 2013.

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"We saw a video of the property in an email around Christmas time in 2012, [and] we got invited to use [the house] for New Year's Eve, and we bought it the first week we arrived," Smith said.

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Listing agent Paul Benson, of Engel & Völkers, said to Business Insider that prospective buyers can enjoy the privacy the property offers. "[It's] a true mountain, western experience while still 25 minutes from Park City," he said.

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Also among the property's draws are its craftsmanship as well as the sliding walls that open the dining room up to the river bank.

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On deciding to sell the property, Smith said: "We have very busy schedules around work, kids, charity, and travel, that we felt we weren't in Utah enough during the year to really appreciate this amazing place. It has been a hard decision to put it on the market, but we are hoping the next owners can spend more time at the house and on the ranch."

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