Montecito

This exquisite Montecito English Country home has been superbly updated while maintaining the original feel and look  of  old world craftsmanship.  A great primary or ideal second home,  it is surrounded by a lush and colorful landscape, garden paths with flagstones underfoot and lined with local hand stacked stones.  Greeted by a softly gurgling fountain, a warm brick walk and rose arbor at the entrance, you’ll sense the peaceful environment at once.

The master suite has a skylight and beamed ceiling; tall shuttered windows provide an open, light-filled serene setting. Both the master and the second bedroom have tastefully trimmed tiled bathrooms, large closets and window views of the gardens.

A third bedroom is  a warm and inviting spacious studio apartment above a multipurpose, beautifully appointed “finished” garage space ready to be utilized for other purposes, if you so wish.  The guest apartment has wood beams in its apex ceiling just like the coach house apartments of old, but with a thoroughly modern, bright interior and views of the front garden and trees and has dining and office areas, wet bar,  bathroom with shower and a walk-in closet.

Juxtaposing the old and new are living areas in the main house:  white wood crown molding and coving, muted tones of the walls, white wood beams, polished wood floors, recessed lighting, white wood trimmed windows in the formal living and dining rooms; modern kitchen with Viking and Miele appliances opens to an informal dining area, cozy family room and garden patio.  Ample parking, wine storage room and laundry / storage area round out this rare find of homes.

The location is one of the most sought after in Montecito. All the conveniences of the Upper Village are a very short distance away so you have the option of leaving the car at home and  experiencing Montecito’s sophisticated village lifestyle. High end, trendy shops, delis and restaurants await you.