$6,250,000

Montecito

Villa Piccola
755 San Ysidro Lane, Montecito

In the heart of Montecito, just minutes from the Upper Village, near the tree lined entrance to the famed San Ysidro Ranch, this Italian inspired estate captures breathtaking coastal mountain views.  With spacious public rooms above a romantic poolside stone cabana, the four bedroom home is well suited for the wonderful indoor/outdoor Santa Barbara lifestyle with its large terrace for barbeques or parties by the pool and “park like” gardens. Recently updated, this two story home offers gated privacy, a  sought after “Golden Quadrangle” Montecito location, and proximity to mountain hiking trails, Upper Village shops and restaurants, and the wonderfully quiet beaches of this seaside town.

VILLA PICCOLA

Panoramic mountain views embrace these exquisitely landscaped private gardens with live oaks, olive and cypress trees bordered by white roses for this Palladian villa compound in Montecito’s “Golden Quadrangle” near the San Ysidro Ranch.  Recently updated from plans by local architect, Bob Easton, this estate is designed for gracious entertaining and provides a warm and cozy living environment near the Upper Village.

Traditional Italianate stucco walls and gates convey an aura of excitement and mystery, as you follow the curving driveway to the motor court and the Villa’s classical two story Palladian façade.  A stone walled pool cabana and patio complement the gardens and add to the ease of entertaining in this home. A recently constructed 3 car detached garage sits along a lower gated entrance.

ENTRY LEVEL

Entry into Villa Piccola is dramatic with its two story foyer with wrought iron chandelier and stained glass skylight.  Twin galleries lead to different sides of the home.  One wing leads to a powder room, coat closet, and private guest suite with views of the pool terrace.  The other side leads you into the spacious public rooms with dramatic mountain and garden views: a European inspired living room with Carrera marble fireplace surround and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the pool, a light filled sitting room/dining room, professionally designed kitchen (with breakfast area, pantry, and laundry), library, guest bedroom with bath and balcony, and a large sunny family room with doors to the gardens and windows showcasing spectacular mountain views.  Plans are available to provide access to the lower level office or artist studio which could be used as a media room, wine cellar, or gym.

UPPER LEVEL

A long curving staircase with wrought iron banisters and tiled steps lead to the master bedroom suite which is enhanced by its adjoining office and terrace with panoramic treetop views of the ocean, islands, and mountains.  The master bedroom has a wood burning fireplace and floor to ceiling windows which reveal serene mountain views.  A “Ritz Carlton” inspired bathroom provides double vanities, a Jacuzzi tub and tiled stall shower, as well as His and Her walk-in closets.

LOWER LEVEL STUDIO / OFFICE

The French doors of the spacious office open onto formal gardens outlined with boxwood hedges and level parking areas for guests. The studio apartment with bath opens onto a private walled terrace and can provide living space or art studio work space.

Acres:  1.03+/- acres (survey)   
APN#: 011-110-029