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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,958 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,411
MLS Listing ID OC-26113672
Style Mediterranean,Spanish
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 2
Year Built 2006
Lot Size 5,909 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Inside, a dramatic tower-style entry sets the tone for the home's Mediterranean character, blending Spanish Colonial-inspired stucco walls, red clay tile rooflines, arched openings, wrought-iron balconies, lantern-lit entries, and natural stonework. Custom built in 2006 and 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 the outdoors 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 fireplaces, arched doorways, stone accents, and curated finishes create warmth 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 enhanced. A pool and spa, rebuilt pool house, 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 and full bath, offers versatility as a guest suite, home gym, wine room, creative retreat, or private office. Complete with a detached 3 car garage and a setting that feels worlds away yet remains minutes from Montecito's Upper and Lower Villages, Downtown Santa Barbara, and the coast, Villa Bellatorre is a special sanctuary where timeless design, modern comfort, and natural beauty come together.
Location
State CA
County Santa Barbara
Area Mcto - Montecito
Interior
Interior Features Pantry
Heating Forced Air
Cooling See Remarks
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Feature Barbeque Private
Parking Features Boat, Detached Carport
Garage Spaces 3.0
Pool Private
Community Features Mountainous
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s)
Building
Lot Description Lawn, Level
Sewer Public Sewer
Nearby Locations
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John R Thompson
Broker/Owner | License ID: 01200900
Broker/Owner License ID: 01200900