The magnificent coastal agricultural estate, Ortega Ridge Ranch, with avocado and citrus orchards on more than 84 lush acres has been co-listed by Barbara Koutnik and Andrew Templeton, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists affiliated with the Montecito office of Coldwell Banker Realty, for $16,750,000. Located at 370 Ortega Ridge Rd. in Montecito, Calif., the Spanish Villa is beautifully appointed with four-bedroom suites, a large office and separate guest casita.
“With unsurpassed ocean, island, coastline and mountain views from every vantage point, this stunning property sits on more than 84 acres planted with professionally managed avocado and lemon orchards and offers low property taxes due to the Williamson Act Agriculture Preserve status,” said Koutnik. “A relaxing rural lifestyle within minutes of Montecito’s Upper and Lower Villages along with quaint Summerland and the beach, the natural beauty of this estate surprises with its expansive lawns, established botanicals, flowering and native plantings and wide pathways throughout to allow for orchard access and nature hikes.”
Showcasing a single-level courtyard entry with a large heated swimming pool and spa, the grounds include many open patios and covered verandas along with regulation north/south tennis court. Taking full advantage of unobstructed ocean views, the home encompasses a gracious living room with large fireplace, paned windows and French door access to exterior loggia patio and gardens and spacious dining room with raised hearth fireplace with dramatic stone surround. With a breakfast dining area, the gourmet, Euro-style kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, extensive custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and heated tile floors. With black walnut floors, framed paned windows and French doors to a covered terrace patio with expansive ocean and island views, the primary suite boasts an adjoining dressing area with spacious closets and bathroom quartz appointments, dual vanities, soaking spa tub, large walk-in shower, heated tile floors and separate commode room. An office can easily be converted into a fifth bedroom. With direct access into the two-car garage with laundry area, the guest casita has plank wood floors, a sitting area and adjoining tiled bathroom. Other highlights include an electric gated entry, home security system, Sonos controlled sound system in several rooms and patios as well as multi-zone forced air heating and central air conditioning.
To view the home, contact Barbara Koutnik at 805-689-3015 or bckoutnik@aol.com or Andrew Templeton at 805-895-6029 or fsgroup@cox.net.
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