Montecito

Montecito European Country Home

From the office of Sorrell Design comes another remarkable Montecito residence, combining references to historic design with beautiful landscapes. Sorrell Design’s work has been featured in Architectural Digest and numerous other media.

Their latest offering is a stunning garden oasis with a 4 bedroom 3 bath European style vintage stone farm house on 1.02 acres in the Montecito Union School District. From the moment guests enter through the antique shutter doors into the courtyard and view the stone walls and ancient wrought iron front door, they will feel transported to the countryside of Provence. This rare offering blends indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces with cozy, serene retreat areas. This is a very comfortable home, yet has room to expand if so desired. Conceptual drawings including a loggia and pool are available.

Upon arrival you will be drawn toward the impressive view of sky and sea, framed with trees and romantic cascading gardens. The house has hardwood floors and open beamed ceilings. The living room has a raised hearth fireplace, natural light and an inspiring view. The master suite has a private sun deck with garden views.  Three additional bedrooms have lovely courtyard garden views. The open kitchen/family room offers both indoor and spacious outdoor dining areas. A wide deck wraps around the house, and the garden level stone patio with fire pit both have views that seem to go on forever. Stone lined garden paths meander through lush green lawns, bordered with mature oak, olive and palm trees, and assorted roses, bougainvillea, agapanthus, rosemary and lavendar. There is an orchard picnic area in the lower garden .

This petit estate has much of what many grand estates offer, but with less to maintain and support, leaving more time to enjoy the Montecito lifestyle.