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Property Description
Welcome to The Bella Vista Estate, a world renowned and truly exceptional private equestrian property spanning over 20 acres adjacent to coveted Montecito, CA. Boasting approximately 27,000 square feet of luxurious living space, this estate combines the grandeur of Neoclassical architecture inspired by the elegance of Italian and French 18th century Villa designs. With 12 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms, and an array of interior volume including a grand 34-foot-high formal marble entry framing explosive views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. This masterpiece includes large-scale living and dining rooms, a gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, family room, office/library, and a 5,000-bottle wine cellar with an adjacent tasting room. Every aspect of functionality and purpose has been meticulously considered while remaining consistent with its geographic setting. Entertainment options are abundant and include amenities such as a 20-seat movie theater, a gym, spa, beauty salon, sports bar, and disco/ballroom accommodating up to 200 guests as well as an Olympic length infinity swimming pool. A separate guest wing and two additional 2 + 1.5 guest houses ensuring ample accommodations for generational holidays. The entire estate possesses a breathtaking setting that’s just steps away from the sparkling Pacific coastline and the stunning Santa Ynez Mountain Range.
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dishwasher”
- “Dryer”
- “Range/Oven”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Washer”
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Bathrooms
- 25 total bathrooms
- 15 full bathrooms
- 10 half bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 12 total bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 2005
- Building area total: 27000
- 2 stories total
- Living area: 27000
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- “Mediterranean/Spanish”
- “Detached”
- “2 Story”
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Community
- “Pool”
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
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Fireplaces
- “Other/Remarks”
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Heating
- “Forced Air Unit”
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Interior Features
- “Built-Ins”
- “Unfurnished”
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Listing
- Listing ID: 24-356083
- List price: $70,000,000
- 487 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2024-04-12
- Special listing conditions: “Standard”
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Location
- Subdivision: Summerland (MISS)
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Lot
- Size area: 19.78
- Size units: Acres
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Parking
- “Gated”
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Pool
- “Below Ground”
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Property
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- Zoning: AG-I-20
- “Mountains/Hills”
- “Ocean”
- “Panoramic”
- “Water”
- “Coastline”
- “Trees/Woods”
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Security Features
- “Security System”
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Spa
- “Yes”
- “Private”