Digs for Sale-Penny Bianchi’s French Farmhouse

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.

The house is ten years old but feels like it is an authentic farmhouse in the south of France. The main house and guest house have high ceilings, lime washed walls and handmade tile floors containing radiant heat.

There is a gourmet kitchen with an attached loggia providing indoor-outdoor living. A “big hall” has twin fireplaces with views to the garden, terrace and pond.

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath

Grace Designs with the owners created a natural landscape that uses native plants to attract and support wildlife. The garden is surrounded by a 45-acre nature preserve and 45 acre estate.

This house also belongs to the association of Ennisbrook. While not behind the gates, it has the use of the amenities - clubhouses, pools, tennis courts.