In the heart of Montecito, just minutes from the Upper Village near the entrance to the San Ysidro Ranch, this four bedroom Palladian-style villa captures breathtaking coastal mountain views. Villa Piccola, inspired by Villa Saraceno’s classical facade, provides luxurious public spaces, spacious bedrooms with garden and mountain views, and gracious indoor/outdoor entertainment areas in which to enjoy Santa Barbara’s Mediterranean climate. Recently updated, this Italianate retreat offers exquisitely landscaped grounds with oak, olive and cypress trees, white roses and geranium, meandering pathways through expansive lawn areas, pool terrace with romantic cabana, lower level office with adjacent studio, and new detached three car garage with bath.

 

8,000 Sq. Ft. of Interior Space; 4,000 Sq. Ft. of Exterior Terraces and Patios

Panoramic mountain views; exquisitely landscaped private grounds with live oak, olive and cypress trees bordered by white roses and geraniums, create the ideal environment for this Palladian villa compound in Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle. Recently updated by Bob Easton and Parker Montgomery, the villa is designed for gracious entertainment, yet still provides a warm and cozy living environment.

 

Traditional Italianate stucco walls and gates reinforce the aura of excitement and mystery, as you follow the curving driveway to the motor court and the Villa’s classical two story Palladian façade. The “Bel Air” inspired pool, cabana and patios complement the Villa’s gardens and add to its elegant allure. A recently constructed 600 sq. ft. garage with lavatory provides further flexibility for use as a studio, storage or garage. Only the most appropriate materials have been used: wood, stone and ceramic tile floors and exquisite wall coverings.

 

4,000 Sq. Ft. of Interior Space; 2,400 Sq. Ft. of Patios

 

Villa Piccola opens into a dramatic two-story foyer topped by a wrought iron chandelier and stained glass skylight. Twin galleries, one with powder room and coat, music and wine storage closet leads to a private guest bedroom suite overlooking the pool area, with the other leading to the spacious public rooms, which are the heart of the Villa; this spacious area consists of an open leaded glass conservatory and dining room with a Michelangelo inspired ceiling and a professionally designed catering kitchen with Viking and Sub Zero appliances, old fashioned pantry, family room and laundry. There is an adjoining staff/guest bedroom with separate bath and balcony with access to the terrace.

 

Alongside the central core, through Corinthian columns, is a traditional Venetian drawing room with a Carrera marble fireplace surround, full length Brussels tapestry and full-length windows that open to the mountains and pool area. On the other side is a traditional library, which doubles as a guest suite with an adjoining bath, closet and terrace. The arched windowed enclosed terrace has sliding glass doors which reveal spectacular views of the gardens and mountains. Plans are available to provide access to the lower level offices and studio which could create a cinema room and wine cellar.

 

1,800 Sq. Ft. of Interior Space; 1,200 Sq. Ft. of Terraces

 

A wrought iron banister and tiled steps lead to the master bedroom suite with its adjoining dressing room/office and patio with panoramic treetop views of the ocean, islands, and mountains. The master bedroom has a wood burning fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows open to mountain views. A traditional Ritz Carlton bathroom provides double vanities, double water closets, Jacuzzi tub and tiled stall shower.

 

1,600 Sq. Ft. of Interior Space; 400 Sq. Ft. of Terrace

 

The French doors of the office open onto a box lined grassy parterre with views of the olives and oaks. The studio apartment opens onto a private walled terrace and can provide living spaces for staff.