1522 East Mountain Drive :: Montecito/Santa Barbara

 
Listing Agent:
Harry Kolb
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DRE #: 00714226
List Price:

$5,995,000

Neighborhood:

Montecito

Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3 ½
Property Description:

California Modernist Zen

Montecito, California

Location 

A striking modernist home designed by architect Paul Grey in 1981 with a wonderful indoor/outdoor floor plan.  Every room opens to inviting stone terraces and garden views, and breathtaking panoramic ocean and island views, all set on 2.15 acres.   The harmonious living spaces with generous dimensions and modern appointments are designed for easy single floor living, but with the added benefit of a second floor on the lower level with two guest bedrooms, a spacious Project Room and an expansive Game Room.  In addition to the 6,000 sq. ft. main home, there is also a charming two-room Guest Apartment above the 3-car Garage. 

The spectacular design by Isabelle Greene in joint effort with Carol Valentine, is a California Zen-style garden designed with water conservation and a concern for the environment in mind.  One of the first Xeriscape (dry land) designers, Greene used draught tolerant plants such as spiky Agaves, aloes, yuccas, as well as plump succulents and silver-leaved plants that provide dramatic character and require no supplementary watering, even in drought years. 

The Valentine Garden has received mention in numerous National and International garden magazines and is considered one of the top 20 of the world’s most influential gardens, in an article written by Patrick Taylor on The World’s Most Influential Gardens. The Garden - Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society (2006, May).

Residence

Style:  ModernistArchitect:  Paul GreyAPN#:  011-070-030Year Built: 1981           Bedrooms/Baths:  3/3 Full & 1 Powder Room  Lot Size:  2.15± Acres

MAIN LEVEL: 

Foyer (21’x7’): The lovely entry opens to large sliding glass doors to the rear terrace and the Main Galleria to the left and the Living Room to the right.  The entry features built-in display shelves, a glass-shelf wet bar with black granite countertops, refrigerator and wine storage, and random plank oak floors continuing through the Main Galleria.

Main Galleria (27’x10’):  The delightful entry opens to the Galleria bathed in natural sunlight from skylights in the 10’ ceilings.

Living Room (30x x 24’):  Grand 14’ ceiling and large sliding glass doors take full advantage of the views to the rear gardens and the spectacular panoramic ocean views.  On the opposite side, a large glass window showcases the front garden terrace views with its beautiful reflecting pond. The gas-starter fireplace is set in black marble surrounded by extensive built in bookcases and storage cabinets, perfect for displaying collectibles. The flooring is random plank oak floors throughout the main level.  

Dining Room (14’x14’): At the end of the Galleria, the Dining Room features large sliding glass doors with views to the side terrace, creating an inviting space for elegant dining.  Built-in China and Silver storage is located near an access door to the kitchen.   

Powder Room:  At the end of the hallway, a powder room with Black Granite countertops and a skylight conveniently located near the Dining Room and Kitchen, with a hall closet perfect for more storage located near the entrance. 

 

Kitchen (18’x 14’): Accessed through a swinging door from the Dining Room or Galleria, the Kitchen has inset lighting, with light-colored random plank oak floors, Formica countertops with a marble and butcher-block island, a butler’s pantry with a separate sink, and a large walk-in pantry. All appliances have stainless steel surfacing:  A Sub Zero refrigerator in the kitchen and a Jenn-Air refrigerator over freezer located in the butler’s pantry,  A KitchenAid 5-burner gas cooktop, built in KitchenAid double convection oven, Thermador warming drawer, Bosch dishwasher, KitchenAid trash compactor, and water purifier.

 

Breakfast Area:  A roomy breakfast area with sliding glass doors to the side terrace and an accommodating menu planning desk with storage.

 

Master Bedroom (20’x15’): Located off the Main Gallery, double doors open to a hallway area with skylights and large windows, a storage closet, an elevator to the Garden level, and a large, fully-organized walk-in closet.  The pleasant Master Bedroom features sliding glass doors to the rear terrace with gorgeous ocean views.  There’s also sliding glass doors to the side terrace with garden views. Indirect lighting and built-in bookshelves make this an inviting space. The Master Bathroom features an ample dressing area with a large closet and wall-to-wall carpeting, and a full tile bath. 

 

Laundry Room: Entered from the Kitchen, the Laundry is equipped for either gas or electric hookups (220V outlet). The Formica counter has a utility sink and extensive storage cabinets, including a large china storage closet.  There is a rear door to the side gardens and a staircase to the Guest Apartment.

 

Two-Room Guest Apartment:  Located above the 3-car garage, the Bedroom (20’x17’) is spacious with wall-to-wall carpet, cloak closet and a full tiled bath with a skylight.  The Sitting Room (17’x12’) has a large walk-in closet, a breakfast bar with sink and storage cabinets, and sliding glass doors to a private balcony.  The balcony has a copper-lined planting box at the top of the terrace wall with views to the side garden.

 

Garage (34’x12’):  A finished 3-car Garage with beamed ceiling, 3 automatic doors, and plentiful storage closets.

 

Main Floor Private Walled Side Terrace (31’x11’):  This terrace serves the Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Breakfast Area and Dining Room, and features a Pergola covered patio area with views to the rear and side gardens and breathtaking ocean and island views.

 

Main Floor Private Walled Rear Terrace (63’x38’): Amazing ocean, island and garden views from the rear terrace serving the Living Room and Entry.

 

GARDEN LEVEL: 

 

Access the lower level via the elevator located in the hall outside the Master Bedroom, or follow the marble balustrade down to the Garden Level Hallway.  Upon descending to the Garden Level, the lovely garden views can be seen from the sliding glass doors to the rear terrace at the end of the hallway. 

 

Guest Bedroom #1: (17’x13’) This bedroom features a sliding glass door to a covered private walled terrace with views to the side gardens. A Gardener’s tiled half bath is located outside on the patio. Wall-to-wall carpeting, a full tile/shower bath, and organized closets.

 

Storage Room:  A large finished store room perfect for storing precious items, or housing a future wine-cellar.

 

Guest Bedroom #2 (16’x15’): This room features sliding glass doors to the rear terrace and gardens with gorgeous ocean and island views.  Wall-to-wall carpeting, a full shower/tub bath, and organized closets.

 

Project Room (13’x11’): Extensive counter space and built-in cabinets with a utility sink and storage closets.  Another built-in work center faces the opposite side. 

 

Utility Room:  Inside this large utility room are two water heaters, with 120-gallon and 100-gallon tanks, Solar/Electric and Solar/Water energy sources provide electric for the master bedroom, kitchen and garage doors, and water heating for the whole house.

 

Game Room (29’x19’): A large-scale room with two sliding glass doors to the rear gardens with ocean and island views, ceiling lighting, and wall-to-wall carpet.

 

Approach:  Electric Gate Entry and large gravel motorcourt lead to the gated approach with a pergola-covered entry way.  Through the gate is a beautiful reflecting pond and Zen garden with a path leading to the custom wood front door.

 

ADDITIONAL  FEATURES:

· Sounds speakers in the living room.

· Solar panels for electric service in the master bedroom, kitchen and garage door openers.

· Solar panels for hot water.

· Security System.

· Phone System.

· Water purifier.

· Gated Entrance.

· Mechanical room.

· Elevator.

· 100 & 120 gallon hot water heater.

· 3 furnaces.

· 2 inverters.


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