Montecito

Montecito Garden Estate

Privacy and natural beauty envelop this elegant, gated 1.3 acre cottage estate. Bordered by a permanent butterfly preserve and with the San Ysidro Creek passing through the western edge of the property, hummingbirds and butterflies abound in gardens edged by hand built river stone walls. Oak trees and sycamores grace the landscape, without obscuring the sun-filled gardens and glorious mountain views. The neighboring preserve and land on both sides of the San Ysidro Creek make the estate feel much larger and yet the setting is intimate.

The vaulted-ceiling living room with raised hearth fireplace leads through French doors to a vaulted roof-covered patio with a river stone outdoor gas fireplace and additional built-in gas heater. The over-sized lap pool sits conveniently in the courtyard of the house next to the preserve, providing ultimate privacy.
 
Architectural details are found everywhere in this authentic batten board redwood cottage, without sacrifice of modern convenience. The four bedrooms and three full bathrooms provide plenty of space for guests. The master suite opens onto a private terrace with beautiful garden and mountain views. The cabana wing contains a great room that can serve guests, as well as be utilized as a family room. The ensuite bathroom with limestone floor and sink set in an antique cabinet, provides guests with hotel-style amenities. Beyond the bath is another room with separate entrance for use as an office or art studio.

The Gardens were designed in consultation with a renowned landscape designer over an eight-year period and contain year-round flowering plants, including over 125 camellias, roses, California lilac, iris and lavender. Native plants are incorporated throughout and the water-wise, zoned sprinkler system keeps the gardens blooming and the great lawn green without undue expense.