European Carriage House Charm

$5,100,000

Located on private lane above East Valley Rd., no road noise. An impressive stone paver motor court sets the tone for this private and secluded shingle-clad Montecito home. Set in the midst of lush gardens, mountain and ocean views are enjoyed from every vista.

The double story entry foyer is bathed in light and is tiled in a formal black and white pattern. Two massive bedrooms also occupy the entry level: one a guest room with handsome natural stone fireplace, and the other a wonderful children’s room with French doors that give way to charming views out to the gardens beyond. These two bedrooms share a common bath. A large laundry room is also located on this level.

An elegant curved staircase rises to the living areas above. A magnificently proportioned living room looks out to ocean, mountain and garden views. The room is enhanced by the high open-beam vaulted ceilings, corner stone fireplace and lovely golden oak floors. Beyond is the formal dining room that looks out through a wall of French doors to the wooden deck and lawn fringed pool. The center of the home is a spectacular gourmet kitchen equipped with a professional AGA range, Sub-zero refrigerator/freezer, and Dacor ovens. Skylights flood natural light down onto the marble topped central working island. Once again, this wonderful kitchen opens immediately onto the wooden deck with direct access to the vast upper lawns. Located next to the kitchen is a cozy den/guest bedroom that looks down to the lower lawn and garden. Its bath also serves as the formal Powder Room. The private and stunning Master suite is grand in proportions. Vaulted, beamed ceilings and ocean views make this room a true delight. A charming corner window seat is located just opposite the bedroom alcove. A white marble bathroom with freestanding tub and separate double shower features skylights and a door out to the upper garden.

The upper gardens are spectacular and are reminiscent of the Luberon region in Provence. Lawns, exceptional oaks, willows, meandering stones walls and raised terraces all take advantage of the natural terrain and the spectacular mountain views. At the center of the upper garden is the beautiful free-form dark-bottom pool; the perfect place to entertain family and friends. A child’s play house and jungle gym are set at the high point of the garden, and a very private spa is located on the eastern side of the property. The expansive wooden deck just off of the dining room also features a built-in BBQ. Additionally, there is a large two-car garage, and a private gated garden/service area on the property.

This floodlit home is truly the epitome of indoor/outdoor living. Where the laughter of children, and the enjoyment of the intimate outdoor areas and gracious European gardens makes this the ideal Montecito home.

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