Montecito

  “Paraiso”
Montecito, Santa Barbara
An Authentic Early California Estate

Old world sophistication & craftsmanship blend to create this magnificent world-class residential compound inspired by the Grand Estates of early California. Seamlessly tailored to the gentle topography of a 12.8 acre private Montecito knoll top, ‘Paraiso’ offers breathtaking views of the Santa Barbara harbor, the Channel Islands and the Santa Ynez mountain range. The 11,320 square foot main residence combines all of the features and amenities of a regal lifestyle with the comfortable, simple elegance which exemplifies Santa Barbara living.
 
Pass through the private gated entrance, down the winding olive lined drive to the motor court and you have arrived at the heart of this irreplaceable Montecito estate.  Double wrought iron and glass doors open into the inviting yet grand entrance hall. One instantly realizes they are entering a truly unique and amazing home as both the classical architecture and the ocean views completely consume the entrant.  Each room is designed to enhance the livability of the home for its owners and take advantage of the 360 degrees of views and the nearly all useable and completely private 12 acres surrounding them. From the galleria, one can reach all of the major rooms of the residence, the formal Salon and Dining rooms, the Library, Family room, the sumptuous Master plus three luxurious Guest Suites, the chef’s Kitchen, Media room, Wine cellar & tasting room. Adjacent to the Family room and Guest Suites is a lovely pool and cabana compound surrounded with verdant landscaping, flowering hibiscus, and rose gardens.
 
The Pool Cabana includes 2 full changing rooms, Sauna, Kitchen facility and fireplace. A 1,200 square foot Guest House sits on its own private knoll top offering two bedrooms & two bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, full Kitchen and Laundry, and its own 3 car garage. Ensconced in a grove of mature eucalyptus is a Manager’s Quarter with additional 5 car garaging and Art Studio.  A fully-equipped European-style dining terrace capable of accommodating over 200 guests sits just above the North lawn with sweeping views to the ocean and mountains. 
 
The landscaped grounds host innumerable amenities including colorful rose gardens, hundreds of fruit & ornamental trees, pine and redwood groves, walking paths, extensive water features and fountains. You will also discover the 1,200 sq ft idyllic redwood greenhouse, designed for orchids and year round flowering specimens. It is the perfect amenity for this one of a kind Montecito estate.  Blessed with almost year around sunshine, the estate grounds of ‘Paraiso’ offer a veritable cornucopia of sights, sounds and fragrances, with endless views and delightful, secret resting spots for residents and guests alike. Located just minutes from the villages of Montecito and all the history, romance and culture that downtown Santa Barbara has to offer. Come and enjoy your own private ‘Paraiso’.