Villa Mare Monti is a wonderful celebration of harmony in nature.Designed by renowned Santa Barbara architect, Jeff Shelton, this villa provides the ultimate indoor-outdoor living experience and lifestyle.
With spectacular panoramic ocean and mountain views, and unbelievable sunrises and sunsets, this approximately 40-acre villa is unsurpassed in serenity, character, and drama. Revealing itself at the top of a beautiful olive tree lined private, gated drive is the romantic Tuscan-inspired “Villa Mare Monti.” Only minutes from the charming, upscale village of Montecito, Villa Mare Monti provides for seclusion and privacy, as well as opportunity for sophisticated dining and shopping.
Almost every room in the home opens up to gorgeously landscaped outdoor patio and terrace areas, and an abundance of windows in each room assures that light fills the home and that exquisite views will not to be missed. The rich natural color palette found in the rugged landscape is drawn upon to create a home that effortlessly blends with its surroundings. Natural stone pathways, and hand crafted natural stone terrace walls are caressed by rosemary, lantana, agaves, and lavender, and over 100 mature olive trees are plentifully scattered throughout the villa. The swimming pool and sunbathing deck are ideally situated for privacy, as well as to take advantage of stunning 360-degree views. There is ample space, and opportunity, to add a guesthouse, tennis courts, horse stables, or vineyards.
As you walk through the majestic, arched stone entryway, and through the dramatic oversized wood plank double front doors, you will immediately recognize the exquisite and creative artisan detailing that are signatures of this villa. Hand cut and crafted stonework, custom designed and hand crafted tile work, large custom crafted sliding mahogany and glass doors that open to the verandas, and hand troweled and polished plaster walls are just a few of the many distinctive details that you will find.
Villa Mare Monti is a warm family home and retreat, as well as a magnificent home for entertaining. At the east end, an open floor plan intertwines the sophisticated kitchen with the large dining and family rooms to form a spacious suite. Relax by the warmth of the fireplace in the family room, or open the beautiful French doors and step out onto the patio to enjoy breath-taking views. The gourmet kitchen is perfect for casual family meals, or for preparing a feast for many. The kitchen features a butcher-block eat-in island, an authentic wood burning pizza oven, and a set of oversized arched glass and wood doors that slide open to reveal a romantic, outdoor breakfast nook.
In the center of the home, you will discover what is truly a grand living room. With a dramatic stone fireplace at one end, a second story loft at the opposite end, soaring two-story cathedral ceilings with gorgeous oversized wood beam ceilings and trusses, three bays of French doors that open to the veranda, and the spectacular ocean views that are framed by beautiful archways lining the veranda, this could quickly become your favorite room in the home.
An entry foyer off of the living room leads you into the large and luxurious master suite. A retreat unto itself, this suite showcases a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet, French doors leading out to a private patio overlooking the pool, and an elegant spa-like bath suite with its own French doors which open to a private patio.
Completing the villa are four guest suites, all with private baths, vaulted ceilings, direct access to outdoor terraces, lots of charm and, of course, views. The largest of the guest suites has the feel of a private guesthouse, and will delight you with its dramatic two-story cathedral ceilings, French doors that open to the outdoors, and an abundance of windows and natural light.
Villa Mare Monti is the ultimate combination of exquisite natural beauty, and upscale comfortable living.
Offered at $8,750,000
Rebecca Riskin & Associates
Village Properties
805.565.8600
email: Rebecca@villagesite.com
Website: www.montecito-realestate.com
Photography courtesy of Jim Bartsch Photographer
http://jimbartschphotographer.com
