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G.W. Smith Spanish Monterey
Montecito, California
$6,295,000

Residence

Style: Spanish Monterey
Price: $6,295,000
Architect: G.W. Smith
APN: 009-070-008
Year Built: 1930
Bedrooms/Baths: 4/3 Full 2 Powder Rooms
Lot Size: 1.75 Acres

FIRST FLOOR

Grand Entry (26’ x 12’):
Enter through large wrought-iron and glass double front doors into this classic Grand Entry with 10’ high massive beamed ceiling, a double arched wall, a period wrought-iron center chandelier, honeycomb tile floor, a cloak closet and Powder Room with a carved limestone corner sink, and stairs with a wrought-iron banister leading to the second floor.

Living Room (32’ x 25’):
The Grand Entry opens to a handsome Living Room featuring a 10’ high massive beamed ceiling, hand distressed oak plank floor, a carved sandstone fireplace mantel & hearth, covered corner bookcases, two wrought-iron chandeliers, windows with views to the front gardens, two sets of French Doors, and a large glass window all open to the rear garden covered loggia and pool area.

Library/Theater Room (29’ x 25’):
Large wood doors open from the Living Room to this private entertainment room with hand distressed oak plank floor, a fireplace with wood mantel and fossil stone hearth. Modern amenities include 1080p projection media system with a large 108” screen, a hidden cabinet to store equipment, 7.1 surround sound speakers. Complete with wrought-iron chandeliers, indirect lighting, two windows with views to the front gardens and two French doors that open to the rear gardens and pool area. Remote control lighting adds to the comfort and ambiance of this room.

Dining Room (24’ x 15’):
Enjoy a perfect presentation for your next meal beneath a massive beamed ceiling and a wrought-iron center chandelier, with wrought-iron wall sconces, hand distressed oak plank floor, a window to the front gardens, a French door to the picture-perfect covered loggia and pool area, and a Butler’s Pantry and wine room with hardwood floor and storage shelves.

Kitchen (20’ x 13’):
Enter through a swinging door off the Dining Room to this bright country Kitchen with two walls of windows, a cozy breakfast nook, a large skylight, glass front cabinets, ceramic tile countertops and backsplash, and a large center island with breakfast bar, a ceramic tile countertop and a large copper hood and pot rack overhead. The Kitchen appliances include a refrigerator/freezer, built-in double oven, stainless steel dishwasher, stainless steel Dacor 5-burner gas cooktop, two stainless steel double sinks, Sautille tile floor, pantry, and a door to the rear staircase.

Staff Wing /Offices:
Located off the Kitchen, the two bedroom/offices share a full Tile Bath with period pedestal sink.

Staff Bedroom/Office 1 (14’ x 9’):
Built-in desk and storage cabinets, a closet, a window to the front gardens, oak hardwood floor, and a door leads to the shared Tile Bath.

Staff Bedroom/Office 2 (14’ x 8’):
Window to front gardens, a closet, oak hardwood floor and a door to the shared Tile Bath.

Laundry Room (11’ x 8):
Step down from the Kitchen to the Laundry Room with Spanish tile floor, storage cabinets, a door to the rear gardens and garage, and also a staff Half Bath.

Family Room (20’ x 19’):
The sizable Family Room features built-in desks, cabinets and bookcases, a wall space heater, wall-to-wall carpet, and a wall of windows and a glass door open to the rear gardens.

SECOND FLOOR

Master Bedroom (26’ x 23’):
The spacious Master Bedroom features a corner masonry fireplace, a French door opening to the front balcony and overlooking the lovely front gardens and large center fountain. This generous room includes a custom wrought iron fixture, indirect lighting and wall-to-wall carpet, two sets of French doors open to the 48’ x 12’ second floor balcony overlooking the rear gardens and pool area.

Master Bath & Dressing Room (374 sq. ft.):
Wall-to-wall mirrored walls, a vanity with double sinks and tile countertop, a separate make-up vanity, a window to the side gardens, a large walk-in closet, a separate tile shower with raised Jacuzzi tub and windows to the side and rear gardens, and a French door opens to the large second floor rear garden balcony.

Exercise/Sitting Room (14’ x 13):
Located off the Master Bedroom and featuring a French door that opens to the front balcony overlooking the front gardens, glass windows looking out toward the Master hallway and staircase, built-in bookshelves, a storage cabinet for the home sound system, wall speakers, and wall-to-wall carpet.

Children's Wing:
The Children’s Wing includes plenty of storage closets and a rear staircase leading to the kitchen.

Family Bedroom 1 (18’ x 15’):
This large room features a corner masonry fireplace, a French door opening to the front balcony overlooking the front gardens and large center fountain, a large walk-in closet, wall-to-wall carpet, and a spacious Bathroom with tile shower and tile vanity.

Family Bedroom 2 (16’ x 15’):
Windows overlooking the lovely rear and side gardens, wall-to-wall carpet and a large dressing room with extensive storage cabinets and display cases, and a full Tile Bath and shower over tub with a window to the side gardens.

OUTDOOR FEATURES:

Main Approach:
Enter the walled and fully fenced property through a massive wrought-iron gated entry to an inviting motor court with a grand center circular fountain and extensive garden areas. The front entry features wrought-iron railings and steps up to the lovely glass and wrought-iron double doors, and extensive G.W. Smith wrought-iron window trim.

Covered Loggia (60’ x 13’):
This sizable columned loggia features a 10’ wood beamed ceiling, stone terrace, outdoor gas space heaters, 4 wrought-iron hanging lamps, 3 large wrought-iron wall sconces, built-in Lynx ProSear barbeque with a stone countertop, a flower arranging sink and a 42” LCD TV.

Pool Area:
This gated pool area features a 60’ x 14’ pool with newly upgraded saline system featuring solar panels, remote Easy Touch controller, a large spa and columned loggia.

Sports Court:
A lovely sports court complete with a columned spectator’s loggia.

Gardens:
The 1.75 acres of beautiful gardens and lawn areas are complete with a child’s play area, fire pit, fruit trees, rose gardens, vegetable gardens, several fountains, and even a chicken coup.

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GUEST HOUSE #1

Sitting Room (15 x 11’):
Spanish tile floor, tongue-and-groove ceiling with windows overlooking the rear and side gardens, and steps up to the hallway leading to the Kitchen and Bedroom.

Kitchen (11 x 11):
The Kitchen features Spanish tile floor, tongue-and-groove ceiling, wood cabinets, Formica countertop, gas stove with 4 burners, refrigerator, double sink and pantry, with French doors opening to a private terrace, as well as the pool area and rear gardens.

Bedroom (11 x 11):
Wall-to-wall carpet, windows to side and rear gardens and pool area, a tongue-and-groove ceiling and ceiling fan, a large closet, and full Tile Bath with shower over tub, and windows to the rear gardens.

Two-Car Garage:
A two-car garage for the main house is adjacent to the Guest House.

GUEST HOUSE #2

The second guest house features a private patio area with an outdoor beach shower and a separate store room.

Kitchen:
The Kitchen is open to the Sitting Room and features ceramic tile floor, wood cabinets with tile countertops, ceramic tile floor, a 4-burner oven, refrigerator/freezer, stainless steel sink, a window to the rear gardens and private patio area, and a door opens to the private patio, rear gardens and pool area.

Sitting Room:
The Sitting Room features tile floor, 10’ vaulted ceiling, a window to the side gardens and a wall heater.

Bedroom:
10’ vaulted ceiling and ceiling fan, ceramic tile floor, a large mirrored closet with an overhead storage area, and a window to the rear gardens. Full Tile Bath with shower over tub, a Corian countertop vanity, and a ceramic tile floor.


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Additional Features:

  • Grounds walled and fully fenced with an electric gated entry.
  • 12 zone Sonos sound system.
  • DirecTV satellite service throughout the house.
  • Invisible speakers in living and dining rooms allow for music without the aesthetic challenges of in-wall speakers.
  • Cat5e cabling throughout house.
  • Recently upgraded electrical, complete with antique reproduction push button light controls in most rooms.
  • Recently upgraded forced air heating.
  • Shared well with Montecito Creek Association enabling very inexpensive irrigation of grounds.
  • First floor has 10’ ceilings.
  • Typical G.W. Smith designed thick interior walls in public first floor rooms.
  • 6 fireplaces.
  • Montecito Union School District.


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For additional information or to schedule a showing, please contact
Harry Kolb
805.565.8633

 

 
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