luxury seaside houses for sale Santa Barbara County, United States

A globally recognized private estate bordering the highly prestigious city of Montecito, this magnificent retreat is sited in one of the most coveted locations on an extremely rare 19-acre lot. This extraordinary estate is a masterful expression of Neoclassical design, drawing inspiration from the refined villas of 18th-century Italy and France. The main residence offers 12 bedrooms and 25 bathrooms, defined by remarkable scale and volume. A striking marble entry hall opens to breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, setting the tone for the home's grand yet livable interiors. Formal and informal living spaces include expansive living and dining rooms, a gourmet kitchen with breakfast area, family room, office/library, and an elite-level wine cellar with adjacent tasting room. Thoughtful design and functionality are seamlessly woven throughout, complementing the estate's natural surroundings. Designed for elevated living and entertaining, the property features an exceptional suite of amenities, including a private cinema, gym, spa, beauty salon, sports bar, ballroom/disco accommodating up to 200 guests, and an Olympic-length infinity pool. A private guest wing and two additional guest houses provide ideal accommodations for extended family and guests. The expansive grounds showcase a regulation-size polo field (approximately 10 acres) with clubhouse, pool house, helicopter hangar with studio lofts, auto gallery, and lush landscaped gardens with streams, ponds, and waterfalls. Recreational features include a 330-yard driving range, putting green, and sand trap, while historic Monarch butterfly habitats gracefully border select outdoor living areas. A rare combination of scale, craftsmanship, and world-class amenities, this magnificent estate stands among the finest private residences ever offered.