Montecito

CONTEMPORARY OCEAN VIEW HOME
591Freehaven Drive ~ Montecito, California

Style:  Contemporary
Year Built: 1989        
Lot Size:  0.57± Acres
Architect: James Morris

APN#: 005-480-008

A sophisticated homage to panoramic views, this wonderful contemporary home, designed by the respected architect James Morris, is set on a promontory to take advantage of the ocean views to the south and the awe inspiring, panoramic mountain views to the north. And, as if the views alone aren't enough to set this home apart, the interior rooms offer Cathedral-esque volume with soaring ceilings and spacious wall space for your favorite art. This is the perfect example of an architecturally inspired home that you will certainly be inspired by and your guests will find captivating.
 
RESIDENCE:
 
Grand Entry Hall (60’ x 6’): Enter through a dramatic glass dome covered loggia to 10’ tall double glass doors with exterior plantation shutters into the dramatic 60ft long grand hall with soaring 24’ ceilings, a circular skylight and a towering wall of glass doors that open to the pool and terrazzo terrace with beautiful ocean views. The Entry Hall floors are diagonal honey oak hardwood.
 
Living Room (37’ x 19’): Grand 24’ ceilings are highlighted by wall-washing skylights and indirect lighting, a commanding wall of glass doors opens to stunning, panoramic mountain views and a dramatic glass dome covered loggia. On the opposite wall is a large fireplace with a travertine hearth and surround and gas starter, as well as built-in cabinets and hall counters with matching travertine countertops. The floors are diagonal honey oak hardwood.
 
Master Bedroom (15’ x 15’): The inviting master features 10’ ceilings enhanced by wall-washing skylights, sliding glass doors open to rear gardens and panoramic mountain views, and wall-to-wall Berber carpet.
 
Master Bath (15’ x 10’): Featuring a double vanity with a travertine countertop, a separate makeup vanity with travertine countertop, a large travertine Jacuzzi tub, a separate shower room, and two toilet rooms – one includes a bidet. Also featuring a large 16’ x15’ dressing room, a circular skylight and sliding glass doors that open to the lovely side gardens.
 
Den (16’ x 16’): 10’ ceiling, a sliding glass door opens to the pool and pool terrace, a wall of built-in bookcases and storage cabinets surround a gas starter fireplace with travertine hearth and surround, and on the opposite wall there’s another wall of built-in bookcases. The den has wall-to-wall carpet, and a full tile shower bath with tile floor, a travertine countertop vanity, a large dressing room and a glass door to the side gardens and pool.
 
Bedroom #2 (15’ x 13’): 10’ ceiling, sliding glass doors open to the inviting pool and pool terrace with ocean views, mirrored closet doors, and wall-to-wall Berber carpet. A shared bath features a double vanity with a Corian countertop, tile floor, tub and separate tile shower.
 
Bedroom #3 (14’ x 13’): 10’ ceiling, sliding glass doors open to the inviting pool and pool terrace with ocean views, mirrored closet doors and wall-to-wall Berber carpet. A shared bath features a double vanity with a Corian countertop, tile floor, tub and separate tile shower.
 
Kitchen & Family Room (23’ x 20’): This expansive kitchen is open to the family room and features a 10’ ceiling with a wall of sliding glass doors that open to side gardens with panoramic views to majestic mountain and valley views. More light is provided by a circular skylight and indirect lighting. The kitchen also features a large walk-in pantry, tile floors, Corian countertops, and a large center island with a Corian countertop separates the kitchen and inviting family room. The appliances include a Gaggenau range combination electric and gas 6-burner cook top, SubZero refrigerator/freezer, Maytag dishwasher, and a Thermadore built-in double microwave/combination oven. The adjacent family room features a fireplace with a tile surround and gas starter and a wall of built-in bookshelves and cabinet space surround the fireplace.
 
Hall: A long hallway with tile floors off the kitchen leads to a utility room, guest room/staff quarters, linen closet, a large storage closet, and also has a glass window and door that open to the motor court and detached garage.
 
Utility Room:  A utility sink, electric and gas hookups, linen cabinets, tile floor, and a door opens to the bathroom of the fourth bedroom.
 
Guest Room / Staff Wing (22’ x 17’): The comfortable guest room features a sliding glass door that opens to the rear garden area, a wall of glass with views to magnificent mountain and rear garden views, a linen closet and large walk-in cloak closet, wall-to-wall shag carpet, a separate gas heater, and tile bath with a stall shower and Corian countertop vanity.
 
2-Car Garage: Finished garage with automatic door and built-in storage shelves.
 
Outdoor Features: Step outside from the grand entry hall to a large glass domed loggia and enjoy beautiful ocean views from the walled pool area with a terrazzo pool deck, a 40’ lap pool and spa with an automatic cover, and an adjacent walled, raised-bed vegetable garden and extensive rose gardens.
 
Additional Features:
·         Gravel motorcourt
·         Security System
·         2 HVAC units
·         Air conditioning
·         100-gallon water heater
·         Soft water system
·         40’ lap pool and spa
·         Vegetable and rose gardens