
MONTECITO, CA 93108
Far Afield, the recently restored 10.5 acre ocean & mountain view estate in the heart of Montecito, invites you on an elegant and opulent adventure, inside and out, delighting the senses at every turn. The estate's fabled origins trace back to 1917 when the residence was designed by Francis T. Underhill and the gardens by Lockwood de Forest. The classic layout has the spirit of a European salon, creating an anthology of spaces celebrating art, conversation, and a life well lived. Each section of the garden is a living compendium offering a glimpse into diverse ecosystems and horticultural traditions. Between the newly restored residence, gardens that have thrived with over a century of reverence, and vast ocean & mountain views, the resulting composition is a trophy property for the ages.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Despite being built in 1917, the MLS description explicitly states the residence has been 'recently restored' and is a 'newly restored residence.' The provided images corroborate this, showcasing pristine interiors with high-end finishes, elegant light fixtures, immaculate flooring (parquet wood, marble, carpet), and luxurious styling throughout all visible common areas. While specific images of the kitchen and bathrooms are not available, the comprehensive nature of the 'recent restoration' and the overall opulent condition of the estate strongly indicate that these key areas would also be fully updated to current luxury standards, meeting the criteria for an 'excellent' rating.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 457380, living area = 20000.
Situated in the highly coveted heart of Montecito, the estate offers vast, unobstructed ocean and mountain views, a premium feature for luxury properties.
With fabled origins dating back to 1917, the residence was designed by Francis T. Underhill and its gardens by Lockwood de Forest, imbuing it with unique pedigree and cultural value.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =457380, other record lot size in square feet = 453459. Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 20000, other record living area = 13629.
The $60 million list price significantly narrows the potential buyer pool to an extremely niche market of ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
An estate of this magnitude (10.5 acres, 20,000 sqft, historic gardens) will demand substantial ongoing maintenance, staffing, and operational expenses.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Baths | 13.0 | 9.0 |
| Square foot | 20,000 | 8,292 |
| Lot Size | 457,380 | 98,010 |
| Price | $60.00M | $7.20M |
| Price per sq ft | $3.0K | $868 |
| Built year | 1917 | 2009 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 533 | 119 |
May 9, 2025
$60,000,000
Initial Listing