Montecito Ocean View Estate: Riven Rock Road

$19,500,000

The entrance to this world class gated four acre ocean view Montecito estate is found on a quiet and historic country lane known as Riven Rock. A long curving driveway lined by olive trees invites you to a large courtyard with fountain and a most impressive view of this two story Mediterranean with lushly landscaped gardens and ponds which softly frame the home. One step inside the door and you are transported to an elegant villa in Italy or France. You feel the drama created in the entry foyer with its dual curved staircases and its hand painted dome enhanced by an antique Murano glass chandelier. With five bedrooms in the main residence, a media room, library, and an ocean view solarium, the property completes its estate amenities with a wonderful pool pavilion for entertaining in the gardens and a luxurious guest house located near the tennis court. Experience the best of the Montecito lifestyle in a way few others ever will.

MAIN RESIDENCE

ENTRY LEVEL:

FOYER
Custom iron and glass entry doors, 18th century Murano glass chandelier from Italy, colorful hand painted canvas panels designed by the artist Jeffrey Turner for the dramatic ceiling dome. White marble floors with coral colored accent detail, two curved stairways with custom iron stairway railings, oak stairs with hand woven silk and wool carpet runners, two French antique silver plated wall sconces outside the library, and Tuscan wall sconces on the second level landing.

SOLARIUM
Three arched doorways lead you from the foyer to a sun filled solarium with ocean and island views. Two custom plaster columns provide a feeling of antiquity as you enter this restful sunny room, and seven sets of French doors lead to the expansive patio terrace overlooking the gardens.

DEN/LIBRARY
Hand-distressed oak floors, pine paneled walls and cabinetry, wet bar with a marble counter top, 22 carat gold Gustavian chandelier, and fireplace. A cozy place to read or relax on winter nights.

LIVING ROOM
Hand-distressed oak floors, two antique French fireplaces, hand painted coffered ceiling designed by Jeffrey Turner with inspiration from a 3rd century Roman ceiling, a pair of custom rock crystal chandeliers, bronze colored Italian silk draperies, and French doors to terrace by upper lily pond with a grove of redwood trees around an intimate stone dining area done by Pat Scott Masonry with stone from the property.

DINING ROOM
The dining room has upholstered silk walls and two crystal/china closets, oak floors, French doors open to the patio terrace, dramatic gold hued silk draperies, and 19th century Genoese Giltwood chandelier. An elegant room for formal entertaining.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
French doors to the patio terrace for outdoor dining and garden views, custom wool draperies, breakfast bar and counter tops with sand colored granite, Miele dishwasher, Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking six burner stove framed by historic Andalusian tiles, island with sand colored marble and a prep sink, Thermador oven with a warming drawer, fireplace with antique Louis XV carved limestone mantel, and farmhouse ceiling with distressed beam detail.

UPPER LEVEL:

MASTER BEDROOM
Spacious south facing master suite with sweeping views of the estate gardens and ocean, luxurious wool draperies, French doors to large ocean view balcony, antique French limestone fireplace, and a crystal chandelier. Large His bath with walk-in closet, and a light filled marble Her bath as well as a wonderful custom walk-in closet designed by Maxine Ordesky. A pair of 18th century Louis XIV columns from Provence were used as a rich design detail in Her bath.

BEDROOM 2
North facing room, walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry for use as an office equipment room, grass cloth wall coverings, built-in mahogany cabinets, desk, and bookshelves, French doors to a mountain view balcony, custom woven New Zealand wool carpeting, Roman style raffia shades, French bronze and crystal chandelier.

BEDROOM 3
Wall design – chinoiserie mural painted by Todd Carey, French doors to a private mountain view balcony, walk-in closet, French crystal 9 light chandelier, (circa 1830), wool & linen Wilton carpeting, linen draperies, built-in bleached cabinets with book shelves and desk enhanced by blue and gold design motif. Two bronze wall sconces in the bath for a luxurious look.

BEDROOM 4 (Located adjacent to the media room)
Ocean and garden views, limestone fireplace, two full closets with built-ins, Abeton Club 100% New Zealand wool carpet, polished nickel sconces in the bathroom and lovely blue and white accent tile around tub/shower and sink.

BEDROOM FIVE – (Housekeeper’s Room)
The hallway off the kitchen leads to a carpeted bedroom and bathroom with hand-distressed oak floors and a ceramic tiled bath tub/shower and tiled counter tops.

MEDIA ROOM
Built-in cabinetry for bookshelves and media center, Abeton Club 100% New Zealand wool carpet, and jute shades with ultra suede trim.

WET BAR / WINE CELLAR
Located between the living room and solarium, a wet bar contains cabinetry, a refrigerator, sink, and marble counter tops. Beyond the wet bar is a stairwell that leads to the temperature controlled wine cellar that hold over 500 bottles of wine.

POOL PAVILION

A custom made iron chandelier hangs in a large covered entertainment terrace which is a perfect outdoor dining area with spectacular mountain views. A plantation style ceiling, a large fireplace with raised hearth, and Mexican tile flooring are all part of this incredible indoor / outdoor pavilion with full cooking facilities. Two bedrooms with ensuite baths have French doors that open to the flagstone pavilion and to the glistening glass tiled pool beyond.

GUEST HOUSE

Pillared entry leads to guest house with oak floors, high beamed ceilings, fireplace, and kitchenette in this sun filled romantic guest room. French doors covered with linen draperies for privacy open to the tennis court.

ESTATE AMENITIES

4 Acres, with ocean views
House was designed by Bob Easton, built in 1984, and remodeled in 2002
Four car garage with abundant storage
Ample parking for entertaining
Central heating and air conditioning
Landscaping design by Robert Truskowski
Stone work by Pat Scott Masonry
Flagstone terrace
A lushly landscaped recirculating stream with its own natural filtering system which flows from a lily pond by the entry motor court down to a large koi pond
Viewing gazebo in koi pond enhanced by the sound from an impressive waterfall
Fruit trees, palm trees, birch trees, redwood trees, rose gardens, raised garden and herb beds, and succulent garden
Two picturesque statues located in the gardens
Detached guest house and pool cabana/pavilion with two bedrooms
21’ x 70’ swimming pool with Italian glass mosaic tiles and electronic pool cover. Spa with cover featuring the same glass tiles.
Tennis court
Ample storage on lower level of main residence
Mechanical room with furnaces, water heater, electrical panels, phone panels, and DSL/Cable/Direct TV/Fiber optic lines
Extensive water management system for conservation and low monthly water costs
Well on site for landscaping use
Reverse osmosis system for drinking water
Security system
Impressive gated entry as well as lower service gate
Fenced for privacy and security

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