Montecito

Montecito of yesteryear is revealed in this classic adobe compound with an ambiance of early California’s famed land grant haciendas. This enchanting estate offers complete gated privacy, yet it is located just minutes from the Upper Village shops and restaurants which allow Montecito’s “village living” that is so sought after today.

The three bedroom main residence features authentic 17” thick adobe walls, Saltillo tile or hardwood floors throughout most rooms, and large paned windows for romantic garden views. No guest will forget having dinner in the impressive dining pavilion set beside a tranquil lily pond with views of California oaks surrounded by lush landscaping which merits Garden Club tours. The gracious master suite with an attached sitting room and serene master bedroom has a picture perfect view of the pool. A separate detached office/gym is tucked away in a quiet corner with peaceful garden vistas. Fortunate family and friends will enjoy the welcoming sight of a quaint adobe guest cottage set off the main driveway with the same classic features of the main house.  

The masterfully landscaped gardens on this 1.62 acre property are dotted with stunning oak trees that beautifully frame each structure including a unique wooden bridge which crosses a seasonal creek and leads to a whimsical child’s playhouse that could have magically appeared in a Grimm’s fairytale book.

This adobe compound estate would be a welcomed feature in Architectural Digest or Homes & Gardens Magazine with its stunning gardens and truly one of a kind residence.