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Location
Montecito is a seaside village located adjacent to Santa Barbara, California and has long been considered one of the country’s most luxurious residential communities – favored by business leaders and celebrities alike. The lifestyle is that of a small village with the mindset of a sophisticated city. Much of Montecito’s appeal can be attributed to its scenic mountains, golden beaches and ideal climate. The exclusive qualities of our community were first discovered by wealthy industrialists at the turn of the last century. In fleeing the harsh climate of the east coast and Midwest, they brought their families here by private rail cars to revel in our sumptuous climate. Soon their visits turned from the grand hotels of the time to developing more permanent properties for extended and more frequent visits. No one architect was more favored by this very wealthy and discerning clientele to create the perfect Montecito style Mediterranean revival home than George Washington Smith. Because of his dramatic popularity, his fees were considerably higher than other designers, his demands were nonnegotiable, his creations were revered and his work has stood the test of time. One only needs to visit our area for about 15-minutes before you begin to hear the still continuing praise for the work of this legendary designer. Today, the only thing better than owning a George Washington Smith designed home is to have the opportunity to own a Smith designed home that has been totally and sensitively renovated – where the modern features of today’s demands are seamlessly married into the charming design and surfaces of the 1920’s. This is that home. Designed by Smith and built in 1926 for Arthur E. Ogilvy, this Spanish Colonial Revival estate offers the ambiance of Old California coupled with the amenities of today. The current owner has restored the entire property; main house, guesthouse, studio, pool, pool pavilion and the entire 4-acres of landscaping, to today’s demanding standards. This charming estate is ready for another 78-years of faithful service and continued praise.
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