An estate originally designed by acclaimed landscape architect, Lockwood de Forest, on over three magical garden acres has been listed for $12,850,000 by the Randy Solakian Estates Group, a team affiliated with the Montecito office of Coldwell Banker Realty. The property is owned by notable Philanthropist Ann Lurie. Located at 930 Knollwood Dr. in Montecito, Calif., the residence includes a five-bedroom, five-bathroom main house and one-bedroom, one-bathroom guesthouse.
“Here the pervasive serenity deceptively overwhelms the powerful drama of the natural setting of this special residence,” said Randy Solakian of the Randy Solakian Estates Group.
The home’s tall retractable walls of glass create a seamless blending of natural outdoor ambiance with spacious indoor comfort. Showcasing large picture windows perfectly framing the mountain views to the North and the sprawling garden views to the South, the living room boasts a large hearth dating back to the home’s original design. With a disappearing glass wall leading to a terrace with ocean views, the primary suite has a fireplace, lounge area and spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, shower and sauna. The kitchen features stone accents, a fireplace and large windows overlooking the pool and gardens. Upstairs, a large private guest suite is flooded with natural light and opens onto a balcony. The generous floorplan also encompasses a home office with mountain views and a library/media room. Peppered with mature oaks, redwoods and fruit trees, this enchanting private sanctuary retreat is complimented by a large one-bedroom guesthouse, an extensive outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower and infinity pool with ocean views.
To view the home, contact Randy Solakian Estates Group at 805-886-6000 or partners@MontecitoEstates.com.
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