Montecito

Traditional Elegance

When you cross the threshold of this charming Montecito home you immediately sense that you have arrived at a very special place.

As you pass through the impressive entrance gate, you’re brought into a stunning courtyard framed by lush landscaping and mature trees, where an arched gazebo marks the beginning of the brick walkway that leads to a truly remarkable property.

This unique properety has been tastefully remodeled by Allen & Associates, with meticulous attention to detail, and the use of top quality materials. It is a classic home, surrounded by an acre of gorgeous landscaping, and fencing, designed by Montecito landscaper Alida Aldrich of The Aldrich Company. The garden has been featured in Sunset Magazine. Roses, gardenias, azaleas, hydrangeas, camellias, fruit trees, orchids and a dazzling array of other flowering plants create breathtaking vistas from every window.

The heart of the home always seems to be the kitchen, and the kitchen in this home is a sunny open space designed by Elizabeth Graham, featuring custom Alder cabinets with rich detailing and glass-paned cabinet doors. Granite counter tops with custom tile back splashes by Nola, a Sub Zero refrigerator, a Viking six burner stove and an additional 30” Viking wall oven complete this spectacular room.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the breakfast room—the ideal place to enjoy a sunny Montecito morning. The breakfast room has custom Alder cabinets, a hammered nickel bar sink with French fixtures, a SubZero wine chiller, and a refrigerator with icemaker enhanced by a beautiful custom tile backsplash.

In addition to the breakfast room, the kitchen is adjoined by a handsome family room with a used brick floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a raised hearth and built in custom cabinets. The family room offers access to the backyard, the guest house, the pool and a sport court.

The formal dining room in this home is a true entertainer’s delight. It features an elegant brass chandelier as well as a lovely Clerestory, which floods the room with light and looks out onto a rose garden and an imported French limestone Baucus fountain.

The romantic master bedroom suite is located on the entry level. This cozy room features a built in desk and cabinets, a bay window, and a luxurious master bath, with a pillowed limestone floor imported from France. Taking center stage in the bath area is a spa tub complimented by elegant William Oh custom cabinets, a steam shower, and a separate commode room with a Toto Washlet Toilet.

The array of other rooms designed for enjoyable living includes an office off the entry, the reading room, an additional bedroom suite on the main level, and a tucked away separate third bedroom suite on the second floor. In addition, there is also an in-home gym in the sub area that has a separate, exterior entry.

Last but not least, is the beguiling 2001 addition that received the Santa Barbara Contractors Association award for “Best New Residential Construction”—the property’s wonderful guest house. It is graced with a compact kitchenette, a bath, an upstairs bedroom loft, a floor to ceiling fireplace, and a window seat that sleeps two and provides a dazzling view of the pool and the mountains beyond.

The guest house is a perfect place for your guests to relax. And the main house is the perfect home…a place where you and your family can create beautiful, unforgettable, Montecito memories.