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Timeless Elegance in Montecito

Inspired by the glamour and elegance of 1920s Paris, this exquisitely distinct, six-bedroom home is at once the height of luxury and an eco-friendly paradise.Built in 2006 in one of Montecito's most sought-after locations and nestled amid more than two acres of landscaped gardens, the two-story estate boasts sweeping, unobstructed ocean and mountain views.Listed with ...

Magnificent Tuscan Villa in Montecito

An olive grove leads to this elegant Tuscan villa on 2 magnificent acres in the heart of Montecito.Built by Giffin & Crane with superb quality, the regal estate offers 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, impressive great room and a media/game room. An exquisite master bedroom suite,  office with a mountain-view terrace, gourmet chefs kitchen with butler’s pantry, ...

Romantic Home in Santa Ynez Valley

This French country home is authentically appointed and thoughtfully created among the oaks of beautiful Santa Ynez wine country.Situated on 10 acres of prime Oak Trail Estates area, the land is suitable for aspiring vintners and equestrians.The home features two master suites, four fireplaces, a wine cellar with custom redwood racking and a fully-appointed gourmet ...

Buena Vista, The Pole House

Truly unique and brilliant in design, this spectacular estate, listed with Rebecca Riskin & Associates, holds one of the finest addresses in Montecito's Golden Quadrangle.A long, private,and lushly landscaped driveway leads up to the approximately 1.5 acre property, surrounded by ocean and mountain views.   The sound of birds and the aroma of abundant flora bring unparalleled ...

Robledal Ranch in Santa Barbara

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A landmark estate in the most exclusive part of Hope Ranch, Robledal is an artfully crafted Spanish Revival residence designed by George Washington Smith and built by the original developers of Hope Ranch in the 1920's.Listed with Kogevinas Real Estate. Stunning, subtle and elegant, this property consists of a 5 bedroom main house, two guest apartments, ...

Tesoro on the Riviera

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“TESORO” translates to “treasure” a most fitting name for this jewel of a property on the Santa Barbara Riviera.Providing dazzling views of the ocean, islands, harbor and city, this 1920’s home combines Spanish and Italian design.Listed with Paul Suding and Bridget Murphy. The present owner, a talented designer, has infused style, warmth and functionality into this ...

Nantucket Farmhouse in Montecito

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Nantucket Farmhouse meets San Ysidro Ranch.Situated in A+ Montecito location, the gracious 4 bedroom and 5.5 bath home has been updated with superior craftsmanship to feature bright and inviting spaces.Listed with Marsha Kotlyar. Offering a wonderful floor plan, grand living room, charming kitchen/ family room, office/den, bonus loft space, and over sized 2-car garage. Beautiful architectural details ...

Heaven in Ojai

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A remarkable estate in an incomparable setting, Heaven combines the aesthetics of timeless design and a picture perfect location with all the luxuries and modern conveniences of the most distinguished estates worldwide.The magical property was selected by its owners, actor Larry Hagman and his wife, Maj, almost 20 years ago and lovingly designed and ...

Pepper Hill Farm French Country House in Ballard

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Stunning home of designer Helene Aumont, published extensively in exclusive magazines.Antique European doors and cabinetry, limestone fireplaces and flooring and designer appointments throughout.This offering includes a beautiful art studio/office with rose garden. A European-style pool with fountain sits amid private gardens and rolling lawn. Plentiful fruit trees, herb and vegetable gardens provide abundant harvests. The ...

Authentic California Estate in Montecito

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Commanding ocean views from this serene and totally private gated sanctuary.The house and guest house, listed with Nancy Kogevinas of Prudential California Realty, embody the early California style of an authentic estate.Resting on 12+ sprawling acres, the property feels like an exclusive old world resort. Guest House, Caretakers Quarters, Wine Cellar, Theater,  Avocado Orchard, ...

Kogevinas Real Estate

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Nancy and Linos Kogevinas are dedicated to helping you with all of your real estate needs. As part of the Prudential California Realty team, The Luxury Properties Division exclusively represents the uppermost tier of California Realty listings. With many services all under one roof, Prudential California Realty offers the convenience of "one-stop" ...

Park Lane Estate with Tremendous Views

Situated atop a mystic ridge surrounded by mountains and views, this gated three acre Park Lane Estate, listed with Nancy Kogevinas of Prudential California Realty, is designed with a contemporary flair and combining classic styling with family living. Tremendous panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands and Santa Barbara Mountains set the stage for ...

French Country Estate in Montecito

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This enchanting French Country Estate, listed with Harry Kolb of Sotheby's,  is set on 2+ level acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and cultivated gardens with incredible mountain and Valley Club views of the 17th Fairway. This highly appointed home features expansive public rooms with hand-hewn beamed ceilings, elegant handcrafted European details, antique French wrought-iron hardware and ...

Exclusive Montecito Listings with Harry Kolb

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Listed with Harry Kolb of Sotheby’s International Realty, these premier estates are located in Montecito and offer ocean, harbor, mountain and Montecito valley views. Newly Constructed Italian-style Country Home Montecito, California Photos courtesy of Jim Bartsch Photographer Located off of East Valley Road in the heart of Montecito’s premier estates, Cima del Mundo, or “Top of the ...

Mount Calvary Listing

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Imagine a place, steeped in history and tradition, in a top-of-the-world location with 50 miles of coastline views, exceptional privacy, huge expanses of flat land and only minutes to the Santa Barbara Mission. This exclusive site, listed with Paul Suding and Bridget Murphy of Village Properties, is ready for a new owner to experience the peaceful and magical ...

Digs for Sale/El Andaluz

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Conveniently located just 1 block from State Street and 6 blocks from the beach El Andaluz, designed by award-winning Architect Jeff Shelton, is moments from Santa Barbara’s many civic and cultural amenities. These beautiful homes surround an open-air courtyard, bringing light to the center of the building, yet ensuring the privacy of its residents. El ...

Digs for Sale-Montecito Hedgerow Contemporary

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Rooted in the modernism of the mid-twentieth century, this single-level rambling ranch-style house has been transformed from the ground up.The home was designed by architect/owner Mark Kirkhart, founder and principal of the multiple award winning firm DesignArc, Inc, whose work has been published nationally in Architectural Digest, Architectural Record and Trends magazines.           Located in Montecito’s prestigious ...

The Glass Pavilion

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Listed with Suzanne Perkins, The Glass Pavilion is a redefining structure within modernism.It is a benchmark building that sets the bar as to what modernism is and can be. The combination of architectural groundbreaking style and extreme detail in finish quality make it a home without compare. It is the pinnacle of architecture for this generation ...

Saladino Villa For Sale

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This extraordinary 6 bedroom 10,000 square foot stone villa, nestled on magical ocean view Mediterranean gardens, captured designer John Saladino's attention in 2001, and beckons a new owner to revel in its beauty.Listed with Susan Burns of Coldwell Banker.   Part of the immediate appeal of the house was its mix of grandeur and modesty. Saladino bought ...

Digs for Sale-La Quinta

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Listed with Harry Kolb of Sotheby's International Realty, this authentic 1920's vintage Italian Mediterranean villa graces one of Montecito's most spectacular 7-acre sites with Old World European ambience. Approached through massive iron gates, and from a long private drive leading to a motor court, the residence sits at a vantage point capturing spectacular ...

Digs for Sale-Penny Bianchi’s French Farmhouse

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In the heart of Montecito, you will find a magical, tranquil world on two gorgeous private acres. There is a spacious single-level main house, a separate guest house and garage that create a courtyard, all designed by the owner-decorator. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath. A gourmet kitchen with an attached loggia providing indoor-outdoor ...

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