Montecito

Romantic Montecito Mediterranean

A few minutes from Montecito’s Butterfly Beach and the shops and restaurants of Coast Village Road, up a serene tree dotted lane is a very conveniently located Mediterranean style vacation getaway or family home, adorned with five fireplaces, soaring beamed ceilings, beautifully appointed kitchen, and stunning arched windows that allow sunshine to flow across the warm terra cotta tiles found throughout the interior, which blend seamlessly with those on the ultra-spacious entertainment patio.  From its turret entry and classical fountain to the four corners of its easy-care yard, red-tiled roof and all through the airy and bright interiors, there are charming features.

This gracious tri-level home offers peace and privacy especially within its 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and extraordinarily comfortable living spaces.  The grand master suite can be found up a gracefully curved staircase trimmed with hand-wrought iron works.  Like the wrought iron chandeliers, sconce fixtures and door hardware throughout, the patina of the handrails and balustrades display touches of Old-World quality craftsmanship.  

Once in this carpeted, quiet suite, one finds a wall of organized closets, including one devoted to shoes; abundant light and space under the beamed cathedral-like ceiling houses a sitting area or writing table.  A roomy tiled spa bathroom is outfitted with a jetted tub, dual sink vanity, tiled open shower, towel warmer, a duo view niche fireplace shared with the bedroom and tree top sky view windows.  A covered balcony offers private respite for morning coffee or afternoon stretch.

At entry level, is the entertainment hub of the residence, with a grand open foyer, awe inspiring living room views, beams and trusses in the sky-high ceiling and a stylish fireplace.  The seamless transition from indoors to the expansive terrace is through the arched French doors and the flow from the kitchen through both its cozy casual dining area with a corner fireplace and breakfast bar to a more formal open space shared with the living room and out to the patio dining areas, speaks to the versatility in design.  

A gourmet chef will enjoy this comfortable kitchen with its gas cook top, built-in microwave and oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, pantry, stone counter tops and abundant storage in the mellow honey-toned wood drawers and cabinets.  The adjacent patio with built-in fireplace adds to the pleasant experience of dining outdoors nearly year ‘round.  

Two bedrooms and two bathrooms are also on this level.  Both bedrooms are filled with natural light.  The larger room also boasts a dramatic fireplace, wall of storage with an office alcove and hookups for washer and dryer.  A French door leads to a patio and lush green lawn.

Downstairs is a brilliant family room, doubling as a spacious guest suite with a full bathroom. This sunny space could be a superb room for recreation, artist’s studio, yoga and meditation retreat, gym, home theater/music media center or writer’s dream hideaway.  

Strategically placed arched niches house art, artifacts and books in the sunlit living room and throughout the house.  With a garage, off-street parking on the driveway and a parking spot at street level, accessibility is excellent.  A larger garage could be created by recapturing part of the adjoining family room. The luxurious green lawn, established trees and plants are low maintenance.  Additional amenities include a shared well and underground utilities.

Just a short jaunt to Coast Village Road is where you will find wonderful restaurants, galleries, boutiques, groceries, coffee bars, Friday Farmers’ Market and a myriad of essential services.  A few steps further is the connecting walkway to the beach.  Nearby is The Montecito Club with its Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts and other amenities; all the offerings at the Four Seasons Biltmore, Rosewood Miramar and Montecito’s Upper Village.

The prime location places this home in the Montecito Union School District; several top private schools are close by.  Whether headed north or south, the freeway is just blocks away yet Butterfly Lane has a quiet country feel.  Experience the village lifestyle and the joys of living in this beautiful modern Mediterranean style home.