Butterfly Beach

Age: New 2011
Bedrooms: Four
Bathrooms: Four - Main House, One - Pool Cabana
APN: 009-352-004 

Exciting, original and distinctive modern design beach home near desirable Butterfly Beach in Montecito. Certified LEED platinum-rated energy efficient “green”, this inviting home consists of an elegant second level living room, dining room and kitchen all with ocean views. The environmentally inspired design has automatic sliding glass doors that open into the walls for wonderful indoor/outdoor living.  One feels a close connection with nature and the outdoors as you flow from the indoor living space to the wrap around view terrace.

The spectacular and private master bedroom suite enjoys garden views and large terrace with two additional bedroom suites on the main level.  Upstairs is a private office/bedroom with mountain views.  A separate cabana suite with wet bar overlooks the solar heated glass tile pool and spa surrounded by the tranquil gardens.

The gated entry opens to a spacious motor court and three car garage with aluminum and laminated-glass sectional doors with Pirelli flooring, alcove with walk-in refrigerated wine room, additional washer and dryer and electric car charger.

Architectural appeal, along with the highest quality finishes and craftsmanship make this a jewel of a home to enjoy. 

Residence Amenities

“Green Features” 

• U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environment Design (LEED) for Homes
• Program: Platinum certification
• County of Santa Barbara certified Target 3 of the Innovative Building Review Program (the highest level of the program reserved for those projects that demonstrate an exceptionally high level of energy efficiency through innovative design and technologies)
• Lutron lighting and electronic system
• Recessed Lighting – LED lighting throughout
• High-efficiency appliances
• Forest Stewardship Council-certified cabinetry and exterior siding and deck material
• 9.6 Kilowatt photovoltaic system (offsets most, if not all, of the building’s remaining energy usage)
• Central Air Conditioning, occupancy sensor fans
• Zinc metal roof, solar thermal panels
• Solar heated glass tile lap pool and spa, automatic pool cover
• Professional landscaping, succulent garden, automatic drip irrigation system
• Green wall system of easterly exterior wall
• Modular green roof system over the garage and cabana
• 100% rainwater harvesting system with 5,000 gallon underground water storage cistern

Additional Amenities:

• Ocean and island views
• Custom automatic window shades and covering
• Upgraded hardware, fixtures and appliances
• Multi zone radiant floor heating
• Built-in whole house media system, five wall-mounted flat screen TV’s
• Fleetwood Doors throughout
• Security alarm system and wired for video surveillance
• Reverse osmosis water purification system, on-demand hot water system
• Central Vacuum system
• Interior fire sprinklers
• Ipe (exotic Brazilian hardwood) decking and siding
• Built-in outdoor stainless steel gas BBQ center
• Custom outdoor surround seating with unique fire feature
• Pool Cabana with wet bar and bath
• Flagstone stepping stones, gravel pathways, Stone-lined planters and retaining walls
• Landscape Lighting
• Perimeter privacy walls
• 3-Car Garage with aluminum & laminated glass sectional doors, Pirelli flooring, walk-in refrigerator wine cellar, washer/dryer and electric car charger
• Security-gated entry and pedestrian gate to custom designed motor court
• Security access to private beach easement