491 Live Oaks Road :: Montecito/Santa Barbara

 
Listing Agent:
Barbara Koutnik
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 (805) 689-3015  (805) 565-8811
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DRE #: 00809916
List Price:

$2,995,000

Neighborhood:

Montecito

Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
4 ½
Property Description: MLS # 13-2874

Style:           Wood & Glass
Built:            1974-Remodeled
Lot Size:       One Acre
Bedrooms:    Five
Bathrooms:   Four & One-Half
APN#:           007-410-002

This tropical oasis is a hidden gem on a private lane in the heart of Montecito.  The flexible floor plan features a beautiful living room with outdoor patio, formal dining room, den, loft retreat, chef’s kitchen with breakfast room and adjoining great room, spacious master suite and four additional bedrooms.  The property enjoys a beautiful swimming pool, separate spa, cascading brook with koi pond, large entertainment patios, BBQ cooking center, expansive lawns and lush gardens. Gated entry to three car garage, a separate art studio/cabana and expansive open space ideal for orchard or tennis court complete this wonderful home.

Entry Foyer:   Spacious entry with marble floors 
 
Living Room:  21.1 x 16.4     Steps up from the entry galleria with high beamed open wood ceilings, large fireplace with marble surround and walls of glass windows and doors opening to private covered outdoor garden patio
 
Dining Room:  15.10 x 15.10    Formal dining room with hand paneled mural walls, custom window coverings and views of the gardens
 
Great Room:   32.5 x 16.9    This warm and inviting room has marble floors with wood detailing, high open beamed wood ceilings, large fireplace with marble raised hearth and wood surround, overhead lighting, ceiling fan, skylight, service wet bar, fun pool table area with built-in cue rack, extends into the breakfast room and kitchen. Sliding doors access all the outdoor amenities
 
Kitchen:          15.9 x 9.4    Light and open cooks kitchen with gas cooktop and double ovens, custom designed cherry wood cabinetry with pull out shelves, granite counters, hand painted tiles, marble with wood detailed floors, open beamed ceilings, skylight, pantry, and adjoining 15.8 x 9.4 breakfast room with built-in china cabinetry 
 
Loft:                Adjacent to the kitchen, a small stairway leads to this cozy loft hideaway.  High open beamed wood ceilings and walls, ceiling fan and cedar walk-in closet
 
Den:                 15.9 x 12.7    Opening from the entry galleria and bedroom hall,  the den has built-in cabinetry with entertainment center and views of the front gardens
 
Master Suite:    18.9 x 15.3    This spacious room enjoys a hipped raised ceiling with hand painted mural accent, marble surround fireplace, built-in television alcove, recessed and art lighting, walk-in closet and garden views
 
Master Bath:     Marble floors, dual vanity with built-in cabinetry, linen cabinet with heated towel drawer and custom designed make-up vanity with storage columns and pull out organizer drawers.  There is a limestone walk-in shower, fabulous spa tub with leaded window accents
 
Bedroom 2:       13 x 12.2    Mirrored front organizer closets, sliding doors to courtyard patio with pool access, Pergo wood flooring and shared hallway tiled bath
 
Bedroom 3:       13 x 12.2    Bead-board wainscoting, mirrored bed wall and mirrored front organizer closets, sliding doors to courtyard patio with pool access, Pergo wood flooring and shared hallway tiled bath
 
Upstairs Bedroom Wing:   A private hall with separate outdoor entry, leads you upstairs to the bedroom wing. South facing windows with room for sitting area or desk
 
Bedroom 4:       14.11 x 11    Pergo wood flooring, mirrored closets and dormer ceiling.  Shared hallway bath
 
Bedroom 5:       15.10 x 11    Pergo wood flooring, high dormer ceilings, mirrored closets.  Shared hallway bath
 

Additional Features

  • Swimming Pool with separate spa and fountains
  • Cascading brook with Koi Pond
  • BBQ Cooking Center
  • Trellis covered walkway to Koi pond and large entertainment deck
  • Lush Private Tropical Landscaped gardens
  • Newer Metal Shake Tile Roof
  • FAG heating system
  • Intercom System
  • Art Studio/Pool Cabana with full bath
  • Large Open Space ideal for tennis court or orchard
  • Custom designed electric gated back motor court
  • Attached Three-Car Garage with extensive storage and laundry