Montecito

Beautifully inspired by a Nantucket farmhouse, this lovely home sits on an acre of lush gardens and mature landscaping.  Hand-cut stone walls and entry gates create an inviting entrance and provide privacy.  The main house includes a gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances that is open to an attractive family room complete with custom cabinetry.  The formal dining room has pitched beam ceilings and oversized windows that make it bright and sunny.  The living room has a large cut stone fireplace, raised beamed ceilings and wide-plank wood floors that also run through most of the common areas of the house.  The luxurious master bedroom has an additional fireplace with a classic wooden mantel and marble surround. French doors lead out to the gardens and pool area.

There are two good sized family or guest bedrooms in a wing off of the living room.  Outside, the backyard provides an enchanting entertainment area complete with large flagstone patios, a swimming pool with a waterfall, a trellised dining area, built-in Barbeque, terraced gardens and a cozy fire pit.  The front porch also has a dining area and  offers a comfortable seating area warmed by another large cut stone fireplace.  The large guest house over the three car garage provides a gracious guest accommodation and  enjoys its own balcony.  Surrounded by beautiful flowers, a small orchard and a variety of trees, this property is located in one of Montecito’s most prestigious areas and offers the epitome of gracious living.