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family room, while formal dining connects to the wine cellar. Resort-style grounds feature manicured lawns, mature trees, pool, patios, mountain views, private well, and the estate includes a coveted-when-necessary backup generator.
1284 Mesa Road – $19,995,000 This grand, G.W. Smith designed Spanish Colonial Revival estate is set on approximately 1.40± acres in the heart of Montecito, near Coast Village Road and both Butterfly and Miramar beaches. Originally built between 1922 and 1925 and thoughtfully restored, the residence blends historic character with modern comforts. A circular gated motor court with fountain and lush plantings sets the stage. The main residence offers 6 bedroom suites, including a grand, entry-level primary suite with spa-like bath & dressing areas, plus 5 additional en-suite bedrooms and an office. The living room with beamed ceilings, fireplace, and French doors opens to sunfilled terraces. The great room kitchen with center island and pantry adjoins the
1502 East Mountain Drive – $21,900,000
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Set just above East Mountain Drive, just a block from the San Ysidro Ranch is Casamar… an estate where Mediterranean architecture, refined craftsmanship, and breathtaking ocean and mountain vistas come together in the coveted Golden Quadrangle. Set on approximately 2.12± acres, the estate evokes the romance of a private palazzo with beautifully landscaped grounds and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. The impressive foyer leads to a grand living room with an architectural stone fireplace, wood floors, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, and glass French doors that open to sweeping ocean views. The chef ’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, skylights, top-of-the-line appliances, and an inviting breakfast room with French doors leading to a view terrace. Nearby, the media room/library with wet bar offers paneled coffered ceilings, herringbone floors, a dual-faced fireplace, projection system, and wine refrigerator. The main residence includes five en-suite bedrooms, highlighted by an elegant primary suite with wood ceilings, a sitting/office room, dual luxurious baths, generous closets, a spa/massage room, and a private terrace overlooking the coastline. Outdoors, stone terraces, a glistening pool, koi pond, waterfall, fountains, Mark and his wife, Sheela arbor, rose gardens, orchards, and a Hunt, are real estate agents. farm-to-table patio create a beautiful His family goes back nearly setting for al fresco living. Additional 100 years in Santa Barbara. amenities include an expansive motor Mark’s grandparents – Bill court, upper-level four-car garage with and Elsie Hunt – were parking portico, generator, private Santa Barbara real well, and a charming one-bedroom estate brokers for guest house with ocean views. This is 25 years. my “Lotto house.” Happy summer.
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