Located at the end of a private, gated drive, this gracious French Country estate sits on two acres of lushly landscaped grounds in the exclusive community of Ennisbrook in Montecito. One is transformed by the essence of a grand country estate while driving down the tall hedged drive with hand cut stone walls to views of the expanses of open lawns, flowering plants and park like gardens. The elegant and inviting property includes a beautiful main residence, guest house and pool, overlooking the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains and Valley Club fairways. The lush gardens include mature native oaks, olives and cedar trees with beautiful rose and hydrangea gardens framing this picturesque estate with hues of color.

The spacious stone motor court, with ocean views, is a prelude to the impressive estate residence with tower entry. The richness of the exquisite detailing, yet lavish warmth, of the interior is breathtaking. The stately residence includes formal living and dining rooms with hand hewn beamed ceilings, oak floors and French doors that lead out to an expansive, used brick terrace with beautiful views of the country club fairways and mountains. The paneled library with cozy fireplace offers a quiet retreat and the country kitchen and inviting family room with fireplace is a perfect family gathering area. The elegant, sunlit master suite includes separate baths and dressing rooms. There are three additional lovely bedroom suites, wonderful lower level game room/pub and wine cellar, with access to the pool and outdoor entertaining terrace. The two bedroom guest house includes a spacious living room and enjoys the pool area with views of the lush private gardens.

The attention to detail and quality craftsmanship of this estate were lovingly executed to create a sense that the property was built long ago by artisans of a bygone era. The beauty and timelessness of this estate property must be experienced.

Entry Foyer      11x12

Dramatic tower entry with custom wood door, coat closet, Terra Cotta tile floors and wood beamed tower ceiling with chandelier

Main Entry Hall

Impressive 37 foot main hall provides access to dining room, living room, powder room and kitchen. There are terra cotta tile floors with inlayed wood, custom wall sconces and old wood beamed ceilings

Living Room      19x38

Three arches with brick surround lead you into this beautiful room from the main hall. The Venetian plaster walls, planked hand hewn oak floors, old wood beamed ceilings, and large fireplace with custom surround all add to the warmth of this room. There are three sets of French doors that open to an expansive used brick patio, garden and pool areas all with sweeping mountain and fairway views

Dining Room      16x19

Large fireplace with custom surround, old wood beamed ceilings, terra cotta tile floors, step down access to the living room, direct access to the kitchen and French doors leading to the used brick patio terrace. Sweeping mountain and fairway views 

Kitchen / Breakfast Room      15x23

Tile floors, high beamed ceilings, recessed lighting, and large center island with sink, butcher block top and hanging pot rack. The appliances include a Thermador Pro gas cook top, brick wall detailing with built-in fireplace, Jenn-Air double oven, two warming drawers, Bosch dishwasher, Jenn-Air trash compactor and 46” Kitchen-Aid refrigerator. Extensive custom cabinetry, hand painted tile and two storage pantries provide ample storage. The back service area has a 5.5x10 walk-in pantry, half bathroom, and access to main hallway, laundry, back stairway from upstairs and garage

Family Room      19x21

An extension of the kitchen this warm and inviting room enjoys tile floors, wrap around paned windows with inviting window seat, fireplace, recessed lighting and built-in entertainment center. French doors to patio and garden.

Laundry Room      10x13

Spacious laundry with ample storage cabinetry, dog washing tub, paned windows and French door access to side motor court

Guest Bedroom      15x17

A separate vestibule off the main hall leads to this main Bedroom floor suite. The room has custom wall coverings, draperies and bay window seat, shuttered windows, sisal carpeting, two walk-in closets and en-suite tiled bath

Library/Office      15x23

Located off the separate vestibule from the main hall this inviting room has a corner service bar, built-in bookcases, television/media alcove, wrap around paned windows, custom draperies, heavy wood beamed ceilings, paneled wainscoting, fireplace with oversized mantle and brick hearth and views of the fairway, mountains, pool and gardens

 

Lower Level:

Pub/Game Room      20x23

Access from the main hall this enjoyable room has tile floors, service bar with seating, corner fireplace, walk-in wine cellar, storage rooms, half bath, shuttered windows with custom draperies, pillar beams, wall sconces and lighting for pool table. French doors open to expansive entertainment patio, pool and gardens. Fairway, mountain and garden views

Second Level

Graceful staircase with custom wood banister from the main entry foyer leads you to the upstairs vestibule

Master Suite/Sitting Room      13x17

Light and bright with double entry doors from hall, hand hewn wood floors, floor to ceilings, windows and French door access to tiled terrace with fairway and mountain views

Master Bedroom Suite      16x20

Coved dormer ceiling, hand hewn wood floors, cozy fireplace with brick hearth, paned windows, custom draperies

Ladies Master Bath      16x16

This lavish bath enjoys marble floors, large Jacuzzi spa tub with limestone surround, walk-in limestone shower, large make-up vanity with mirrored walls and built-in glass shelves, inviting fireplace with limestone surround, private commode/bidet room, walk-in dry steam room, separate vanity with storage, wall sconces, recessed lighting and paned windows with mountain and fairway views. The lady enjoys a custom designed 13x25 walk-in closet with dormer ceilings, window seat, recessed lighting and views of the front and back gardens

Gentlemen’s Master Bath      14x14

Grass cloth covered walls, custom drapery, wall sconces, linen storage, large marble vanity with overhead lighting, marble walk-in shower and spacious 7x12 walk-in closet with built-in dresser

Bedroom Suite      15x42

On a private wing on the second level of the home is this wonderful, spacious bedroom suite with dormer ceilings and windows, two walk-n closets, and en-suite tiled bath. North and South facing light and views

Bedroom Suite

On a private wing on the second level of the home is this suite which has a 14x17 sitting room with dormer ceilings and adjoining tiled bath. the sleeping room 11x14 has coved dormer ceilings, shuttered windows, spacious closet and north and south facing light and views. a back staircase to the kitchen is located just off this bedroom suite

Third Level Retreat

A small staircase leads you to this private retreat

Bedroom      13x13

Dormer ceilings and windows, walk-in closet and mountain and fairway views. Shared hall bath

Office/Bedroom      11x11.5

Parquet floors, dormer ceilings and windows, walk-in storage closet and mountain and fairway views. Shared hall bath

 

Guest House

Living Room      18x19

French door entry, tiled floors, fireplace, efficiency kitchen with electric cooktop, refrigerator, tiled counters and breakfast bar seating. Separate breakfast nook. Views of the front gardens, pool, mountains and fairway

Bedroom      11x13

Tiled floors, shuttered windows, French doors to pool and adjoining tiled bath

Bedroom      11x13

Tiled floors, shuttered windows, French doors to pool and adjoining tiled bath

* Excluded from the sale are: Sconces in the downstairs powder room and Chandelier Fixture above the master bath Jacuzzi tub

Additional Features

•           Old wood timber beams and exterior wood beams salvaged from the original

 Elwood pier  

•           Interior floors are terra cotta tiles and hand hewn oak

•           Hand-cut sandstone was used throughout the property for garden walls, terraces

 and pillars

•           Newer Blue Slate Roof finished in a European style of graduated layering

•           Forced air gas heating and air conditioning

•           Three car garage

•           41 foot Grecian Style Swimming Pool