Montecito

Enjoy a private resort lifestyle in this marvelous Spanish Mediterranean 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with lagoon pool/spa and wonderful guest house on over 2.5 ocean view acres. A tropical paradise nestled in the foothills of Montecito with magnificent pastoral views of ocean & mountains, the home has extensive use of travertine, hand-finished antique walnut floors, custom finishes & fixtures for old world elegance. Fabulous gourmet kitchen, master suite, private balconies & south-facing terraces, library or 4th bedroom with adjacent bath, outdoor kitchen, wine storage & gated motor court are a few of the many other amenities.

Lot size: 2.52 acres

Motor court: Enter through stone pillars and iron gates into a large motor court with a 3-car garage and plenty of parking.

Entry: 24 x 21 Double doors open into a central, two-story atrium supported by graceful columns set on travertine floors. A hand crafted iron-railing leads up stone stairs to the second story balcony and tower. The area is bathed in light during the day from windows in the tower and at night from the wall sconces and a magnificent chandelier.

Living Room: 23 x 19 Hand hewn beamed ceiling, elegant fireplace, large South-facing window with ocean views, French door to covered terrace, hand-finished antique walnut floors.

Dining Room: 16 x 15 Travertine floors, French doors to South ocean view terrace, a gracious and inviting entertainment area.

Kitchen: 25 x 14 Center butcher block food prep island, Viking stove, plus extra built-in oven, Subzero side by side refrigerator and freezer, extensive Woodmode cabinetry with granite counters. Beautifully designed kitchen takes full advantage of the ocean views.

Breakfast area: 11 x 11 Opens to kitchen and family rooms, custom chandelier and sconces, for casual meals with ocean views beyond terrace and pool.

Family Room: 28 x 20 Hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, built-in entertainment center, wet bar, French doors to covered terrace and pool.

Master Suite: 27 x 21, plus 17 x 11 sitting room with fireplace, cathedral ceilings, elegant bath with whirlpool, stall shower, vanity, two walk-in closets, beautiful details in counters, cabinets and glass tile. A private retreat, it has its own covered balcony and a classic, curving outside stairway to the pool and terrace.

Guest Suites: 15 x 14 and 14 x 14, each with ensuite bath and sharing a large ocean view balcony.

Library: 15 x 14, or fourth bedroom with adjacent bath, travertine floors, extensive built-in bookshelves, entertainment center, beam ceiling

Guest House: 23 x 19 Great room with tile floors, fireplace, wet bar with wine storage, refrigerator, freezer, a large guest bedroom 17 x 16 with walk-in closet, laundry, and lovely bath. Ocean view covered veranda on two sides and private patio.

Outdoor Kitchen: Viking grill, wine storage, refrigerator, ice maker, sink, generous food prep area, bar seating, great for entertaining.