Montecito

ENGLISH COUNTY GARDEN OASIS
Ideal for Extended Family Living and/or Entertaining

This early 1900’s cottage style home with separate guest house, studio and pool has the feel of an enchanted garden sanctuary. Its .66 acre setting gives the impression of a much larger lot as the rear of the property abuts Manning Park with it’s stately trees and mountain views, creating a continuous flow with the property’s own abundance of mature foliage including ancient gnarled olive and oak trees, various fruit trees, rambling bougainvillea, lavender, hydrangea and salvia.

The eclectic palette of the garden landscape is echoed in the interior of the main house with its creative and contrasting textures of tile, hardwood and parquet floors, marble counter tops, white-washed brick fireplaces and stainless steel kitchen appliances .

Connected by meandering brick and gravel pathways, the many structures on this parcel offer the possibility of an intimate family enclave with room enough for everyone’s separate and diverse activities. The self-contained guesthouse is a delightfully large and airy retreat with its vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, large central fireplace and wrap around deck with mountain views. The artist studio also has its own floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, wet-bar and walk-in closet or extra room. 

Fenced and gated with ample off-street parking, this property embodies both privacy and a unique connection to its surrounding community with close proximity to Montecito Union School, the YMCA, town tennis courts and the Upper Village shopping area.