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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Home/Estate
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,958 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,590
MLS Listing ID 26-1705
Style Mediterranean,Spanish
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 2006
Lot Size 1.060 Acres
Acres 1.06
Lot Dimensions 46173.6
Property Sub-Type Home/Estate
Source Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Property Description
Inside, a dramatic tower-style entry sets the tone for the home's romantic Mediterranean character, blending Spanish Colonial-inspired stucco walls, red clay tile rooflines, arched openings, wrought-iron balconies, lantern-lit entries, natural stonework, warm earth tones, and lush garden terraces. Custom built in 2006 and extensively updated in 2025, the residence captures the soul of an old-world European villa while embracing a distinctly Montecito indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Most bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, and nearly every room opens to its own private connection to the outdoors, whether through garden patios, balconies, or terraces. The chef's kitchen showcases custom walnut cabinetry, quartzite slab countertops, Newport Brass fixtures, and hand-painted Walker Zanger tile, while multiple fireplaces, arched doorways, stone accents, and curated finishes create warmth, elegance, and timeless livability throughout.
Outdoors, the estate unfolds like a private resort, with meandering pathways, mature landscaping, more than 250 avocado, citrus, and fruit trees, and tranquil garden terraces framed by the natural beauty of Sycamore Canyon. The grounds, bridge, pool hardscape, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry rooms, pool house, and cantina have all been meaningfully enhanced, reflecting a significant investment in both design and infrastructure. A pool and spa, rebuilt pool house, newly created outdoor cantina/bar, patios, and creekside access invite relaxed afternoons, alfresco gatherings, and quiet moments surrounded by nature. The detached studio, complete with a mini kitchen area and full bath, offers exceptional versatility as a music studio, guest suite, home gym, wine room, creative retreat, or private office. Complete with a detached three-car garage and a setting that feels worlds away yet remains just minutes from Montecito's Upper and Lower Villages, Downtown Santa Barbara, and the coast, Villa Bellatorre is a truly special sanctuary where timeless design, modern comfort, and natural beauty come together.
Location
State CA
County Santa Barbara
Community Other
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Family Room, Other
Fireplace Yes
Laundry 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, In Kitchen, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Hot Tub, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
Parking Features RV Access/Parking, Boat, Detached
Garage Spaces 3.0
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Level
Foundation Slab
Water SB Wtr
Architectural Style Mediterranean, Spanish
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 019-320-014
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
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John R Thompson
Broker/Owner | License ID: 01200900
Broker/Owner License ID: 01200900