A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits you within the private and gated enclave of Montecito Ranch Estates. Experience breathtaking ocean and mountain views from this Mediterranean-inspired villa on a unique parcel that merges authentic European quality and style with modern, luxury amenities for contemporary living.
This single-level residence is beautifully positioned on an approximately five-acre, gently sloping hillside and celebrates the relaxed indoor/outdoor lifestyle of the beautiful American Riviera. A vast ocean-view loggia with a hand-carved limestone fireplace is accessed through fully retractable glass doors that open onto the generous covered space with an outdoor kitchen and entertaining areas. A spacious lawn area includes a life-size chess set and a bocce ball court. This quintessential Mediterranean estate was designed by renowned Montecito architect, Robert Senn, and completed in 2017. Entering the estate through a stunning landscaped courtyard, you will discover premier finishes at every turn, including hand-carved French limestone architectural details and French limestone flooring & fireplace, walnut parquet and oak flooring, a custom wrought iron/glass front door, custom bronze metal windows/French doors, Portofino interior doors with Rocky Mountain hardware, custom wrought iron lighting fixtures & gas lights, a magnificent large wine cellar plus antique roman pan-tile roof tiles.
In addition to the expansive main home, there are two guest structures: an adjoining two bedroom/two bath casita connected via a covered breezeway, along with a separate, freestanding two-room guest house comprised of living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
Guest house also enjoys it's own private driveway with gated entrance and parking.
Meticulous attention to detail extends outdoors; the Italian-style grounds and gardens are filled with mature olive, cypress and oak trees, a citrus and avocado orchard, fragrant rose and flower gardens, and vegetable garden, complimented with soothing fountains.
Equestrians will appreciate the open, spacious horse pasture and the nearby, prestigious Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club.
An oversized (800+sq.ft.) three-car garage connected by a charming arched entrance porte-cochere with large solid wood operational doors completes the stunning estate.
This highly desirable locale provides the comforts, convenience and security of a gated community.
Live the American Riviera lifestyle with close proximity to amenities that include world-class beaches, shopping and dining in Santa Barbara, Montecito and Summerland.
Opportunity awaits at this stunning Montecito Ranch dream estate, offering you sprawling grounds and a residence showcasing exquisite finishes and amenities to suit today's lifestyle.