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The Quintessential Montecito Estate

1475 East Mountain Drive property

1475 East Mountain Drive

offered at $28,500,000

5 Bedrooms

6 Full + 3 Half Bathrooms

±11,740 Total Sq.Ft.

±1.88 Acres

Imagine arriving home to this grand Montecito estate in the coveted Golden Quadrangle, where Old World elegance and sweeping ocean and island views set the tone for elevated everyday living. Epic views span the horizon where scale, restraint, and effortless elegance come into rare alignment. Vast ocean vistas, and usable grounds, and thoughtful design coalesce to create a property that lives as beautifully as it presents.

The Quintessential Montecito Estate

Blending Mediterranean allure with Spanish Colonial Revival style, the 11,394-square-foot residence offers 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, with expansive interiors designed for both entertaining and quiet retreat. Rebuilt in 2014 by Giffin and Crane, this impeccable home showcases exceptional craftsmanship and a private compound feel, with resort-style grounds and jaw-dropping vistas in every direction. 

Behind private gates along E. Mountain Drive, a pristine driveway winds to the tucked-away estate, where a striking façade makes a memorable first impression. Mature palms, oaks, and olive trees frame lush landscaping, adding to the estate's serene and stately setting. 

Inside, a gracious foyer welcomes with a direct sightline to the ocean, setting the stage for what's to come. Public spaces open seamlessly to the views, creating a constant dialogue between indoors and out.

Throughout the main level, expansive verandas, arched passageways, and Venetian plaster interiors invite natural light and frame the landscape at every turn, lending timeless elegance, while abundant light and seamless transitions ensure an effortless flow between rooms.

Formal yet inviting, the living spaces include a richly appointed study with fireplace, a polished living room with French doors, and a light-filled dining room accented by an elegant chandelier and wood-paneled ceiling. 

Just beyond, the kitchen and adjoining family room serve as the natural heart of the home. Anchored by two generous islands, the kitchen pairs refined finishes with ample storage and counter space, making cooking and everyday moments a breeze.

The room opens to a handsome covered terrace, extending the living space outdoors, complete with dignified arches, a cozy fireplace, and plenty of room for lounging and entertaining. From there, a sun-drenched wraparound terrace offers easy outdoor access from nearly every main-level room, drawing in coastal breezes and light throughout the day. 

Upstairs, the second level serves as a true sanctuary for restful evenings. The tranquil primary suite occupies its own wing, featuring a fireplace, sitting area, and French doors opening to two Juliet balconies.

A marble-lined en suite bath, walk-in closet, and attached office with half bath complete this tranquil, ocean-view primary retreat. On the opposite wing, three additional bedrooms, two with access to a shared private terrace, offer comfort and space for family. 

THE GUEST WING

From the main level, indoor and outdoor staircases descend to the garden level below. Here, a spacious media room, wine cellar, full kitchen, laundry room, and two guest suites with bathrooms provide flexibility for extended stays or entertaining with ease. 

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THE GROUNDS

Outside, the picturesque grounds unfold with manicured lawns, a glistening pool, a grass tennis court, stone pathways, and gardens centered around a fountain.

The expansive, tree-lined setting, ideal for friendly tennis matches and afternoons around the pool, enhances the estate's exclusive, peaceful feel. 

A two-car garage with mudroom, plus a detached three-car garage with a gym and bath, round out this extraordinary estate, where architectural integrity shines with modern refinement and indoor-outdoor living is realized at every turn. 

Located just moments from Montecito's Upper Village and the bucolic San Ysidro Ranch, this rare and complete estate in the Montecito Union School District is where beauty, luxury, and serenity aren't just aspirations, they're a way of life. 

Get to Know the Neighborhood

Montecito

 

Montecito is located mere moments from downtown Santa Barbara, Montecito real estate is one of California’s most esteemed coastal neighborhoods. Its distinguished residents find the community quaint, quiet, and overwhelmingly beautiful. Indeed, the natural boundaries of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains not only serve as delightful scenic backdrops but also assure against over-development and swelling population. Homeowners have preserved Montecito’s pastoral qualities through efforts to maintain narrow oak-lined lanes, underground utilities, and advertisement free streets. In stark contrast to other swollen Southern California townships, Montecito possesses a single stoplight controlled intersection. The absence of concrete curbs and sidewalks create a bucolic charm not easily overlooked. Perhaps it is the area’s rich history, dating back to Spanish colonialism in the 1700s, or simply the unmistakable tranquility one derives from its elevated, island-studded vistas that make Montecito a town worthy of careful sustention.


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About Montecito

Montecito was a favorite vacation destination at the turn of the 20th century for wealthy American names such as Clark, DuPont, McCormick, and Rockefeller; Montecito’s choice hillocks soon became the sites upon which such families constructed sumptuous summertime estates. Montecito Village and Coast Village were born to supply the new inhabitants while undulating golf courses, shady tennis courts, and meandering bridal paths served to entertain them. The wealth that followed these barons provided the auspices under which eminent architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Bertram Goodhue, and George Washington Smith exercised their talent. During Montecito's real estate flourishing golden age, these visionaries constructed the Italian hilltop villas and Colonial beachside mansions, which have become so iconic of Montecito’s present grandeur.

Montecito Life

Driving down its serene streets, past ivy crossed masonry, and picturesque estates, one simply won’t experience an appropriate sliver of Montecito Real Estate allure. A visitor might dine at cafés noted for impeccable flavor and service, peruse the neighboring boutiques and galleries, stroll the beach in the footsteps of prominent names in film, finance, and philanthropy, and still not grasp a complete appreciation of the community. To comprehend the totality of Montecito’s mystique is to submerge oneself within it. From beach condominiums to hilltop manors, all addresses share one trait: a contribution to a neighborhood greater than the sum of its homes. From its sandy shores to its beckoning foothills, Montecito is breathtaking, florid, rustic, and peerless. And residents may be the only ones who stand a chance at thoroughly relishing the depths of these resplendent characteristics.

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LOCAL SCHOOLS

PUBLIC

• Montecito Union
• Cold Spring School

• Santa Barbara Junior High
• Santa Barbara Senior High

PRIVATE

• Laguna Blanca Lower School
• Crane Country Day School
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

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