Montecito

Spacious and filled with natural light, this single level home features 3 bedrooms, den / guest room and an attached guest house (with a comfortable fully appointed two room suite). There are a total of 4 full baths. All of this with serene garden views framed by the breathtaking Santa Barbara mountains. 

Location

On a peaceful private drive in Montecito’s “Golden Quadrangle”, just moments to the nearby Upper Village with its shops, services and restaurants, this prestigious area consists of several level lanes, beautiful homes and inviting gardens; a wonderful and safe area for residents and their pets to navigate. There is dual access to the home from the main streets of Montecito:  San Ysidro Road from the west and East Valley Road from the south.

Living Areas

Thoughtful additions and amenities can be found throughout, including warm, honey-toned bamboo floors, energy efficient windows, customized closet organizers, updated plumbing, electrical and sewer systems and abundant storage.

A classical fireplace graces the inviting 25-foot wide living room and another is a focal point, with its cut-stone fascia and hearth, in the formal dining room/family room.  A third fireplace warms the sitting area of the guest suite, while a fireplace on the patio makes it comfortable for year ‘round outdoor entertainment.  White wood molding and coving provide a polished finish to the rooms.

Gardens & Entertainment

With slightly over one acre, the landscaping is professionally designed and includes a sunny kitchen garden, enclosed dog park and orchard, lush lawns, rose beds and well-maintained plantscape.  A privacy hedge and lawns edge the terraced upper patio and 20x40’ pebble tech saltwater pool with its lounging spa, fountains and spacious deck surround.  Open sky and inspiring mountain views will allow family and guests to relax and linger.

The covered patio with outdoor fireplace has room to barbecue and is accessible through wide French doors from the kitchen and family/formal dining room.  A compact sports court, garden shed and gate access to Hodges Lane complete the back yard while beautiful deep emerald green lawns, accented with landscaping and a gracious circular driveway provide a welcome entry in the front of the house. 

Bedroom Wing

Generously sized, the Master Suite has warm red walls trimmed with white wainscoting, shutters and French doors that open to the garden.  Two very spacious closets and numerous bathroom cabinets provide ample storage.  A relaxing soaking tub with a view of roses, shower and a mirrored dual sink vanity complete the bathroom. 

Two other spacious bedrooms with garden views and custom tiled en suite bathrooms along with an den/office/library containing built-in bookshelves fill this wing of the home.

Guest Suite

Accessible through separate entrances from the garden walkway, French doors from the patio or from indoors near the kitchen, this retreat offers solitude and everything a guest would love from a sitting area around the fireplace under a wood beamed peaked ceiling to the kitchenette and dining space, walk-in closets, large bedroom, office area, en suite bath room, shuttered windows and garden views. 

Kitchen

With patio, pool and garden views, the flow through the updated kitchen and breakfast dining area is open and casual.  Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances (double ovens, dishwasher, 4-burner gas cooktop with griddle/grill, refrigerator/freezer with chilling drawer) will delight any cook.  Double stainless steel sinks, antique white cabinetry trimmed with black wrought iron hardware and a pantry complete the amenities.  An adjoining laundry room is ready for your own energy efficient washer/dryer. 

Garage

A deep oversized garage towards the rear of the property can house two cars and offers large amounts of storage along the walls and in the overhead attics.