1015 E Mountain Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) The entrance to the main residence is surrounded by an expansive cobblestone motor court. Dramatic glass-and-wrought-iron entry doors and a welcoming gallery add to the estate's aristocratic ambience. A grand central staircase with clerestory windows leads to the rooftop terrace, complete with a fireplace and stunning 360-degree views. Inside, impressive details abound: custom wrought-iron chandeliers and lighting fixtures; floors of marble and polished wide-plank hardwood; hand-carved fireplace mantelpieces; soaring, open-beam ceilings and masterful woodworking; graceful archways & impressive French doors; and numerous Loggias, terraces and Juliet balconies which offer breathtaking viewpoints of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The living room and formal dining room, imbued with Old World charm, open via French doors to the loggia overlooking the 20-meter pool, ocean view and impeccable grounds. A completely rebuilt library/office features dramatic dark-stained cabinetry with custom lighting, a hand-carved stone fireplace mantel, and a c.1840 French alabaster chandelier. The expansive kitchen has undergone a significant transformation, with top-of-the-line gourmet appliances, designer fixtures, custom cabinetry and counter tops, an immense center island, and a butler's pantry. The adjacent family room offers an inviting space to gather family and guests. The primary bedroom suitea luxurious retreat located on the entry levelfeatures a lovely antique French Provincial fireplace mantel and c.1850 chandelier, while French doors open to both a private terrace and spacious loggia. Two lavish bathrooms feature abundant marble, designer fixtures, a shared shower, spacious walk-in closets with custom cabinetry, and a balcony overlooking the estate's private forest. The lower level of Villa Bencistà begins in the gallery hallway, complete with a custom entertaining bar. Further exploration reveals a wine cellar, a craft or playroom, and a beautiful theater room featuring a fireplace, a professional-grade Crestron sound system, and a Stewart Curved Cine 5 Super Screen. There are 4 spacious guest suites on the lower level, each thoughtfully renovated with a distinct style and amenities to ensure maximum comfort for family members or guests. The estate's landscaping is nothing short of extraordinary. A vast lawn, a diverse array of trees(including majestic cypress, olive, avocado, citrus and stone fruit),and a rose gardenall watered by the estate's own 9,000-gallon fresh-water wellinvite moments of serene enjoyment at nearly every turn. The sparkling pool is flanked by twin pergolasone adjacent to a charming guesthouse, and the other adjoining a pool house which hosts a complete gym and two shower rooms. Modern in its offerings yet classic in its timeless design, Villa Bencistà estate offers residents and guests a safe, secure, and private world-class refuge mere minutes from all the pristine beaches, cultural events, and recreational opportunities Montecito and Santa Barbara have to offer.
Listing Details MLS# 20-3922
Location Info
- District
- 10 - MONTECITO
- Street #
- 1015
- Dir
- E
- Street Name
- Mountain
- Street Suffix
- Drive
- State
- CA
- Country
- US
- Postal Code
- 93108
- Compass Map
- Santa Barbara
- Map Grid
- R10
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Parcel Number
- 011-250-007
- Cross Street
- Ashley Rd
Contract Info
- Price
- 16950000
- Buyers Agent $/%
- 2.5
- Affordable Housing
- No
- Begin Date
- 2020-10-06
Status Information
- Sold Date
- 2021-04-30
- Under Contract Date
- 2021-03-21
Property Information
- TYP
- Home/Estate
- Total Bedrooms
- 6
- Total Bathrooms
- 12
- Total Full Baths
- 9
- Total Half Baths
- 3
- Year Built
- 2002
- Total SqFt.
- 12247
- Source
- Other/See Remarks
- Apx # Acres
- 4.18
- ADU
- No
- Within City Limits
- No
- Total # Units in Development
- Yes
- Recurring Fees
- No
Remarks
- COVID Showing Remarks
- All visitors to property to review and abide by CAR BPPP & to electronically provide signed PEAD-V form prior to entry (see documents). Masks required.
- Hot Sheet Comment
- new
Owner Info
- Deposit
- 3
More Information
Neighborhood/Schools
- Elementary School
- Cold Spring
- Junior High School
- S.B. Jr.
- High School
- S.B. Sr.
Condition
- Excellent
- Yes
Style
- Mediterranean
- Yes
- Estate
- Yes
Construction
- Two Story
- Yes
Roof
- Tile
- Yes
- Flat
- Yes
Foundation
- Mixed
- Yes
Exterior
- Stucco
- Yes
Parking/Garage
- Attached
- Yes
- Gar #4
- Yes
- Detached
- Yes
Pool Features
- Pool
- Yes
Grounds/Landscaping
- Yard Irrigation PRT
- Yes
- SPA-Outside
- Yes
- Built-in BBQ
- Yes
- Lawn
- Yes
- Fruit Trees
- Yes
Other Buildings
- Pool House
- Yes
- Gazebo
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Deck
- Yes
- Patio Open
- Yes
- Covered
- Yes
Location/Topo
- Wooded
- Yes
- Level
- Yes
- Hilly
- Yes
Fencing
- Fenced: PRT
- Yes
View
- Ocean
- Yes
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
- Wooded
- Yes
Site Improvements
- Public
- Yes
- Paved
- Yes
- Cable TV
- Yes
Rooms
- Exercise Room
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Ground Floor Primary
- Yes
- Lbry/Study
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Theatre
- Yes
Dining
- Breakfast Area
- Yes
- Formal
- Yes
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Yes
Amenities
- Dual Pane Window
- Yes
- Guest House
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Remodeled Bath
- Yes
- Remodeled Kitchen
- Yes
- Wet Bar
- Yes
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings
- Yes
Fireplace(s)
- 2+
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Gas Supply
- Yes
- LR
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Mont Wtr
- Yes
- Pvt Well In
- Yes
Zoning
- Other
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
Flr/Wdw Coverings
- Hardwood
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Property Features
Documents

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