Santa Barbara

Montecito Tuscan Villa

Style: Italian Mediterranean
Year Built: 2004
Lot Size: 1.84 ± Acres
APN#: 155-140-013
Architect: Robert Easton

Inspiring ocean, Island and mountain views from this 6-bedroom Italian Villa with first floor master, 2-bedroom guesthouse, pool, and extensive terraces. Floor to ceiling windows flood the home and its open floor plan with natural light where quality surfaces and workmanship are displayed throughout. A gourmet kitchen, library, family room, wine cellar, large covered loggia with fireplace, pool, spa - and for the collector, a large four-car garage with expansive work space. The Eco-friendly property benefits from a massive solar collector for power and the pool terrace area has been converted to family-friendly artificial turf. This is that hard to find, gated, high-quality Mediterranean estate with a first-floor master, ocean view, open floor plan, and ready to move in home of your dreams.

A circular motor court framed by olive trees is approached through stone pillars and wrought-iron gates. The home’s main entry is a portico of hand-forged, iron double doors with a fan top filigree and double glass doors that allow guests to see through the home and to be drawn in by the ocean views beyond.

The 75’ long main galleria with a groin ceiling opens to the dramatic and spacious living room with Venetian plaster walls, custom built-ins including a paneled bar area with refrigerator and icemaker all hidden behind paneled doors, coffered wood ceiling, a handsome fireplace with a limestone surround, travertine floors and an expansive wall of glass that seamlessly brings the lovely views of the terrace, gardens, and islands indoors.

An inviting covered loggia accessed from the living room by a pair of iron doors overlooks the pool terrace and expansive lawn to the ocean and is perfect for entertaining. The loggia is accented with multiple arches, columns and handsome wood ceiling. A stone fireplace warms the cool evenings and is a great place to gather with family and friends.
 
The large, center island kitchen is perfectly appointed for the gourmet chef. Enhanced with Venetian plaster walls, wood coffered ceiling, an abundance of custom cabinets, granite & travertine counters and a large butcher block island. The kitchen includes two walk-in pantries, a Wolf range with double ovens, a Sub Zero refrigerator and two dishwashers and is open to a wall of glass with views of the ocean and spacious grounds. A trellised patio and BBQ area is accessible from the kitchen.
 
Adjacent to the kitchen and open to the front gardens, is a large family room with warm alder wood paneling, a coffered ceiling, fireplace and private terrace. The perfect space to relax with a good book, watch your favorite show in surround sound or enjoy the beautiful mountain views from the private terrace.
 
Up a few steps from the main galleria, the spacious master suite occupies its own wing of the home and enjoys wonderful ocean views across its private stone terrace ideal for morning coffee. The suite includes a fireplace with a carved wood mantel, gleaming mahogany floors and double walk-in closets. The luxurious master bath with arched windows framing the mountain views is beautifully appointed with Venetian mirrors, two Onyx vanities, a claw-foot tub and separate marble shower.
 
Adjacent to the generous master suite is an alder wood paneled library with mahogany floors and beautiful mountain views.

In addition to the master suite, the main residence boasts five family or guest bedroom suites. All bedrooms enjoy private baths and most have a private balcony, patio or terrace to enhance their spacious feeling and lend easy access to the manicured grounds.
 
All six and one half baths are beautifully appointed with custom cabinetry and marble or granite counters.
 
Flooring throughout the home is a blending of tumbled travertine & mahogany. Additionally, the main residence has a spacious family/billiards room with adjacent wine cellar and access to a patio and gardens.
 
Attached to the main residence is a four-car garage with an additional lift that easily provides parking for a fifth car - the perfect complement for the car enthusiast or collector.
 
Across the circular motor court and front gardens is a private and spacious two-bedroom, two-bath guesthouse with an inviting outdoor terrace. The guesthouse is also appointed with a stone fireplace, alder wood coffered ceilings, travertine floors, custom cabinetry, and tumbled marble and granite accents.
 
The home is wired for sound throughout and energy efficient amenities include passive solar system and custom steel sash dual paned windows and doors. All interior doors are solid alder wood.
 
The gardens boast hand carved stone walls, meandering pathways, terraces and patios complimented by beautiful mature landscaping which includes drought tolerant plantings and eco turf lawn surrounding the pool & spa. A variety of fruit trees, olive trees and a small family vineyard complete the Italian gardens.
 
Enjoy resort living with bocce court, pool, spa, outdoor loggia with fireplace and spacious patios.

Special Features:

• Gated Tuscan Villa
• Wonderful Ocean, Island and Mountain Views
• Extraordinary Custom Craftsmanship
• 35’ Salt Water Pool, Spa and Bocce Ball Court
• 12’ Ceilings and Venetian Plaster in Public Rooms
• Energy Efficient Solar System
• All Exterior Windows and Doors are Steel Sash
• Dual Pane Windows
• Crestron Sound System
• Cat-5 Available Throughout
• Central Vacuum System
• Four Heating and Central Air Conditioning Systems
• Drought Tolerant Landscaping
• Detached 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Guesthouse
• Expansive 4-Car Garage With Lift