869 Knollwood Drive, MONTECITO, CA 93108
$12,250,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
6
Baths:
7
Square Footage:
8,480
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
83,200
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$12,250,000
List Date:
1/20/2026
Last Modified:
3/03/2026
Description
Capturing the essence of Montecito, Il Ponticello is a timeless Mediterranean estate set on nearly two acres, framed by ocean, island & mountain views. Privately positioned on Knollwood Drive, a gated approach leads to an arched entry, where sightlines extend through the living room to a sunlit, ocean-view loggia. Designed for both daily living & entertaining, the main level balances formal living & dining with an open kitchen & family room, alongside the primary suite, guest bedroom & library. Upstairs, 3 ensuite bedrooms include a private suite with a view balcony. Mature oaks, expansive lawns & layered gardens define the grounds, complemented by two two-car garages & a guest apartment. Moments from Montecito's finest amenities, Il Ponticello is a legacy estate of enduring elegance.
More Information MLS# 26-182
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: U10
Cross Street: Lilac Drive
District: 10 - MONTECITO
Street #: 869
Street Name: Knollwood
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Postal Code: 93108
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 007-070-037
Contract Info
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $12,250,000
Price: 12250000
Begin Date: 2026-01-20
Status: Closed
Property Information
Year Built: 2001
Apx # Acres: 1.91
Total #Units: 2
Main House SqFt: 7864
Other Structures SqFt: 1082
Source: Other/See Remarks
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 6
Total Bathrooms: 7
Total Full Baths: 6
Total Half Baths: 1
Total SqFt.: 8480
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Mont Union
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Directions: From East Valley Road, turn onto Buena Vista Drive and merge right toward Tollis Ave. Continue on Tollis and turn left onto Knollwood Drive.
Geo Lat: 34.445519
Geo Lon: -119.606379
Condition
Good: 1
Style
Mediterranean: 1
Estate: 1
Construction
Two Story: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Raised: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Inside Entrance: 1
Attached: 1
Gar #4: 1
Detached: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Yard Irrigation T/O: 1
Built-in BBQ: 1
Lawn: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Other Buildings
Studio: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio Open: 1
Covered: 1
Location/Topo
Combo: 1
Fencing
Fenced: PRT: 1
View
Ocean: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Islands: 1
Rooms
Den: 1
Family Room: 1
Great Room: 1
Ground Floor Bedroom: 1
Ground Floor Primary: 1
Lbry/Study: 1
Office: 1
Dining
Breakfast Area: 1
Formal: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
220V Elect: 1
Amenities
Pantry: 1
Skylight: 1
Sound System: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Rev Osmosis: 1
Washer: 1
Wtr Softener/Owned: 1
Fireplace(s)
2+: 1
Family Room: 1
Gas Supply: 1
LR: 1
Other: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Security
Fire Alarm: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Water/Sewer
Mont Wtr: 1
Shared Well: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Zoning
E-1: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Status Information
Sold Date: 2026-03-03
Sold Price: $12,250,000
Under Contract Date: 2026-02-05
Property Features
Condition: Good
Style: Mediterranean; Estate
Construction: Two Story
Roof: Tile
Foundation: Slab; Raised
Exterior: Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: PRT
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio Open
Other Buildings: Studio
View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Islands
Rooms: Den; Family Room; Great Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Lbry/Study; Office
Dining: Breakfast Area; Formal
Laundry: 220V Elect; Laundry Room
Amenities: Pantry; Skylight; Sound System
Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; Gas Supply; LR; Other; Primary Bedroom
Security: Fire Alarm; Smoke Detector(s); Fire Sprinkler System
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Zoning: E-1
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: March - 03 - 2026
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