
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Thoughtfully refreshed and beautifully renewed, this Cape Cod-inspired Montecito estate offers an elevated expression of East Coast character and coastal California living on more than 2 ocean and mountain view acres. Recent improvements, including fresh paint, updated finishes, enhanced garden fencing, and a refreshed presentation throughout, add a renewed sense of polish while preserving the home's timeless architectural character. A long-gated drive leads through mature trees and landscaped grounds to the shingled residence, where a columned entry and expansive stone motor court set a gracious tone. Inside, soaring ceilings, polished wood floors, detailed millwork, arched passageways, and abundant natural light create a warm and refined atmosphere. The living room makes a memorable impression with its vaulted ceiling, mezzanine balcony, fireplace, built-in window seating, and outlooks that carry across the gardens toward the ocean. The formal dining room features a fireplace, graceful windows, and French doors opening to the wraparound veranda. Nearby, the kitchen offers an inviting setting with new high-end appliances, generous cabinetry, a center island, skylights, and an easy connection to the home's everyday living spaces. The floor plan includes two-bedroom suites on the main level, a lower-level room for additional living, work, or leisure, and a private upstairs primary suite with a fireplace, sitting area, intimate loggia, dual closets, and treetop views toward the ocean and islands. Beyond the main residence, the estate includes a studio above the two-car garage, a separate guest cottage, and a storybook treehouse. Lush lawns, native boulders, mature trees, flowering gardens, exotic plantings, and rare botanical specimens surround a crescent-shaped pool with in-pool spa and a covered dining pergola with built-in grill. Altogether, the estate offers a rare sense of privacy, character, and ease, with layered gardens, ocean-view moments, and inviting spaces for both refined entertaining and relaxed everyday living.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1940, the property has been recently and thoughtfully refreshed with high-end finishes, new kitchen appliances, and polished wood floors. The interior and exterior are in mint condition with a 'renewed sense of polish,' indicating a comprehensive renovation within the last 5 years that preserves architectural character while providing modern functionality.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 88862, living area = 4388.
Situated on over 2 acres in prestigious Montecito, the property offers exceptional privacy with a gated drive, lush botanical gardens, and multiple auxiliary structures including a guest cottage and studio.
The estate maximizes its prime location with stunning ocean and mountain views, complemented by a crescent-shaped pool, spa, and a covered dining pergola designed for high-end entertaining.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 5, other record bedroom count = 3.
Originally built in 1940, the property may require ongoing attention to older systems or structural elements typical of heritage estates, despite recent cosmetic updates.
The extensive 2-acre grounds, exotic plantings, and nine bathrooms necessitate significant ongoing maintenance costs and management to preserve the estate's pristine condition.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.4 |
| Baths | 9.0 | 3.2 |
| Square foot | 4,388 | 2,768.185 |
| Lot Size | 88,862 | 20,827.852 |
| Price | $10.50M | $4.30M |
| Price per sq ft | $2.4K | $1.6K |
| Built year | 1940 | 1959 |
| HOA | $0 | $3.2K |
| Days on market | 120 | 89 |
Jun 26, 2026
$10,500,000
Initial Listing