Remarkable Montecito Estate

Perfectly positioned between the mountains and the sea, this remarkable estate captures the stunning grandeur of a fabled stretch of the California coast. Surrounded by Montecito’s most glorious mansions, and set amid magnificent gardens, it flawlessly integrates the ultimate in luxury living with extraordinary elegance, warmth and timeless grace.

Equally ideal for hosting small intimate get-togethers as for black-tie affairs, this is a masterful blend of stately home and comfortable retreat. For old world charm and state-of-the-art modern convenience, the kitchen is a contemporary take on the grand estate kitchens of Europe. Venetian plaster walls and opulent appointments in the formal dining room are equally appropriate for small intimate soirees, or extravagant celebrations. The temperature controlled wine room can house an extensive inventory. The sensational Master Suite affords the ultimate in luxury.

Cavernous closets house his-and-her couture, and for pampered bliss, look no further than the sublime Master Bathroom. The family wing provides three bedrooms, a media room, and a bookcase line office, or additional bedroom. Spectacular natural beauty defines the allure of the gardens. The eye can wander uninterrupted to the Pacific Ocean in this beguiling two and a half acre landscape of manicured lawns punctuated by vivid flowerbeds. Expansive natural stone patios surround the inviting infinity-edge pool. A fitness facility, garages, three-bedroom staff cottage, and one-bedroom guest cottage complete the estate, for a total of 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. $19,500,000, 805.455.8910, gary@coastalrealty.com