Montecito

Villa Escondida

Villa Escondida, “The Hidden Place” is a masterful example of creative and quality design responding perfectly to a magical setting. The property captures the essence of the Montecito lifestyle: reflections of historic Santa Barbara seamlessly meshed with an inspired study of scale, proportion and natural light complementing a pristine property.

The recently completed new home offers many layers of intimacy and detail. The private location and intriguing amenities provide the backbone of a unique and truly special place. The home surrounds a central courtyard comprised of fountain, pool and entertainment areas. The outdoor composition is viewed throughout the home as framed images providing a rich gallery of mountain drama and landscape constantly evolving as the day unfolds. It sets the perfect stage for all the celebrations of life, whether they are the times of reflection or spirited entertainment.

Designed as a modern style Andalusion villa and set on what was once the stable and pasture to an adjoining major estate, this new development in the midst of what was already a major Montecito neighborhood has surprised everyone by creating a striking piece of architecture in the midst of a hidden and private location possessing a magical setting with inspiring mountain views. The work of architect and builder Peter Martin, AIA, for his own family’s home, personal touches to capture the design elements we associate with the fine homes built in the 1920’s by such famous designers as George Washington Smith, Joseph Plunkett and Bertram Goodhue, like custom designed and fabricated floor tile, roof tile, and wrought iron work, have been incorporated throughout the home. And yet unlike many of the 1920’s homes which are often criticized for having dark interiors, this home has been infused with walls of glass to bring the private grounds and the panoramic mountain vistas indoors along with a bountiful amount of natural, northern, sunlight. Set on very private and gated grounds, the main home with a mountain view master suite, three family bedrooms and an office with full bath shares the grounds with a charming cabana converted from the original stable with hay loft, a large three car garage and sparkling pool just off the homes large entertaining brick terrace along with an expansive lawn area and wonderful landscaping among mature live oak and olive trees.