On The Market: Montecito, Santa Barbara, California
March 1, 2006
LOCATION: On East Mountain Drive in Montecito, near the San Ysidro Ranch, on
2.44 acres with views of the mountains and ocean.; function voidFunc() { } voidFunc();)
HISTORY: The current owner
bought two adjacent parcels and commissioned designer Michael Smith to develop
two neighboring houses that would perfectly complement each other and not
obstruct each other’s views. Smith worked alongside local architect Don Nulty to
customize every element of the home to prevent it from looking like a spec
house.
STATS: The 13,000-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, a wine
cellar, a gym, a media room and formal dining and living rooms. Custom elements
include steel exterior doors and windows, 10 stone fireplaces, antique reclaimed
roof tiles from South America, Venetian plaster walls in all public rooms and
the master bedroom, and handmade bathroom tiles. The property also includes a
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WHAT SETS IT APART: “The home is larger than most homes
in the area, and the expansive ocean views are unparalleled,” says sales agent
Rebecca Riskin. “You can walk to San Ysidro Ranch for dinner. The home is
adjacent to hiking trails, but you’re also close to the center of
town.”
MARKET INQUIRIES: $18.9 million. Rebecca Riskin, Village Properties Realtors, 805.565.8863, www.montecitorealestate.com; Christie’s Great Estates, 505.983.8733, www.christiesgreatestates.com
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