Montecito

Mid-Century Masterpiece in Montecito's Golden Quadrangle

A tranquil estate property designed and built in 1951 by famed Santa Barbara architect, Lutah Maria Riggs. The home and grounds have been completely restored to include every modern amenity. Magnificent floor-to-ceiling walls of sliding glass open the main pavilion to the outdoors. Vaulted ceilings, an extraordinary Santa Barbara sandstone hearth and terrazzo flooring blur the line between indoors and out, and result in a feeling of being, as the architect herself said "amid a tent in the trees. Eat-in chef's kitchen with Poggenphol cabinetry, 10-burner Wolf range and Brazilian granite counter tops overlook the lush back lawns, old-growth oaks and original pond with bridge. Set on approximately 2.7 fully walled and gated usable acres of gently rolling lawns, ornamental gardens and Japanese-inspired courtyards provide privacy. A separate studio suite and an inviting guest house complement the copper-roofed main house.