$5.3M Tuscan-Style Hilltop Villa Pending Sale in Santa Barbara

$5,295,000 | Built 2006 | 5,033 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 6 Baths | 1 Acres

Situated on a quiet hilltop commanding full mountain views and spectacular ocean views, this Tuscan-style villa offers unparalleled privacy ensuring peace and quiet. The 1 acre property was developed in 2006 and has been on the market since 2016 ranging in price from $4.25 million to as much as $6 million just last year. The 5,000 square foot home relisted in July for $5.3 million and is currently pending sale. From the listing: “With a 60′ lap pool, full guest house with steam shower, large outdoor wood fireplace with sitting area and several outdoor decks, this abundant outdoor space begs for family enjoyment and entertainment. 
The entry hall, with travertine floors and stairway, is complemented by custom ironwork. The grand entrance basks in a soft glow with Romeo and Juliet balconies above, welcoming one further into of the house where a great room highlighted by a dining area and kitchen awaits. These living areas have a wonderful indoor-outdoor feel, with 9’ French doors and tempered glass windows leading to a large outdoor patio.” 

“The kitchen with ocean views includes a butler’s pantry, a high-end Wolfe Stove and Miele appliances. There is also a separate freezer room with granite countertop plumbed for a sink, making it suitable for an entertainment bar. Custom alder cabinetry was built on-site and is of exquisite quality. This entire area contains rough-cut Montana Douglas Fur ceiling beams and wide plank Hickory floors. 
The second level master suite hosts a fireplace, beamed ceiling and double doors to an expansive arbor-covered private veranda offering sweeping views. The master bath is an oasis of luxury featuring a freestanding spa tub in an arched bay, offering a panoramic vista through multiple windows, oversized glassed-in shower with travertine floors and shower walls. On one end of the house is a large office or library with Douglas Fur beams and French doors leading to the pool & courtyard. There are four en-suite bedrooms including two with “Romeo and Juliette” balconies. House includes 4.5 bathrooms, 4 custom built Rumford fireplaces with herringbone design. 
New to the property is an advanced central air system, new furnace and water heater. There is also a new completed kitchen for the guest house and a new retractable cover for the pool.” The property is currently pending sale and on the market for $5.3 million with Elias Benson of Sotheby’s International Realty.

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