495 Santa Rosa Lane , Montecito, CA 93108(Santa Barbara County)

Dramatic clean lines, as formal or casual as you wish, this chic, "Modern" 6,168 square foot estate is set in a prime location with exceptional privacy on 1.3 amazing level acres in the very heart of Montecito, very short distance to Montecito Union Elementary School, Manning Park, Montecito Y, Upper Village and beyond to Miramar Beach and The Rosewood. Southern exposure, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and doors blend interiors with a magnificent lush outdoor environment; open, interior spaces invite art, sculpture, artifacts. An excellent floorplan, thoughtfully expanded by the current owner, features a contemporary great room as its hub, with two separate, flexible wings for family, guests, offices, and home entertainment. The serene courtyard entry with Zen fountain leads to a formal living/dining room, warming fireplace and French doors to beautiful gardens. The primary bedroom on the second level features a dedicated balcony overlooking the south garden, luxurious adjacent bath, and expansive walk-in closet. There are six bedrooms, five baths in the main residence, media room, plus two additional large bonus rooms: one suitable as an office suite with deck and garden views, the other currently a playroom that could inspire a dance, art or exercise studio. A spacious deck off the great room leads to a sparkling pool, spa, plus a 715 sq. ft. pool house enclosed with multi-fold glass doors, full sixth bath, and sauna. Magical gardens are graced by oaks, olives, seasonal rock-lined stream with stone bridge, bamboo meditation forest, fruit orchard, and rose garden...your Eden. For the young and young-at-heart, a wonderland: climbing structure, sports court, tree swings, and putting green; there is even an outdoor shower for beach sand and a wash station for Fido! An 831 square foot two-car garage plus third bay "sports" garage and exceptional outdoor space in the gated motor court provide excellent parking. Truly a safe havenwith all the fun of Montecito just beyond the gates!