871 Oak Grove Drive, Montecito, CA 93108 - For Sale

This warm and inviting stone farmhouse rests amid a canopy of majestic oak trees This warm and inviting stone farmhouse rests amid a canopy of majestic oak trees, harkening back to the late 1880's in Montecito when structures like San Ysidro Ranch's Stonehouse Restaurant dotted the hillsides. Entering the front gates you are immediately transported to a serene and harmonious world, greeted first by a mountain-view stone patio and bubbling natural rock fountain in the Laurie Lewis designed garden. French doors open from every room to spill out onto sunny patios and gardenia-scented terraced gardens. The outdoor entertaining and relaxation areas include a rose-covered dining pergola, an outdoor kitchen, an antique fire pit with stone seating area and a spa carved from thick rock reminiscent of the natural pools in the creeks along the mountain trails of Montecito. Stepping inside a discerning buyer can immediately appreciate the attention to materials and fine detail, from the rich, curved solid alder doors to the French limestone floors and the beautiful hand-hewn bookshelves in the library. The attention to design is exceeded only by the attention to functionality: the home automation is sophisticated and yet perfectly simple to use, making it easy for the homeowner to create the ideal atmosphere for any time of day or event or control the house from around the world using a smart phone. The Will Jameson designed kitchen was executed for true cooks to enjoy making dinner for two or entertaining family and friends. The unique and beautiful cabinetry includes a one-of a kind drum cabinet edged in antiqued copper leaf and a beautiful patina on the beveled glass china cabinets and walk-in corner pantry. The kitchen opens onto a casual family room with fireplace. Both the formal living and dining rooms open to the back patio through French Doors and have wood burning fireplaces.