Summerland

Rancho Asegra.
This exquisitely elegant Mediterranean looks out over the Pacific from a bountiful garden sanctuary. Nestled in the hills behind Summerland,only five minutes from Montecito and Highway 101. The spacious post-and-beam stucco jewel is encircled by flowers, ornamental and edible plantings, patios, fountains, and a pond. Built in 1993, the property has been lovingly tended by its present owners since 1994.

Amidst four-and-a-half acres of peaceful solitude, it features winding trails with ocean and mountain vistas, as well as its own year-round spring and oak-shaded creek sanctuary. There are three generously-sized bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, expansive living and dining rooms, laundry and exercise rooms, abundant storage, and a gorgeous oversized kitchen with ocean views. The floors are hardwood with sisal in the bedrooms; the ceilings high and open-beamed. Beneath the expansive tiled view terrace with spa is a well-finished three-car garage and plenty of uncovered parking in the long paved driveway.

Plantings include nearly 300 organic fruit-bearing trees and dozens of organic vegetable and flower beds. The bounty is currently sold to national floral distributors, local restaurants and farmers markets. Awarded prestigious state certification as an organic farm (CCOF), Rancho Asegra can be either operated for profit or maintained simply by a part-time gardener. The property affords direct access to the Montecito equestrian and hiking trail system, and abundant views of deer, rabbits, hawk, and quail.

Asegra Road,an extension of Greenwell, is a private cul-de-sac with minimal traffic. Water is provided by the Montecito Water District, and the house is located in the Summerland/Carpinteria school districts.