ROCKBRIDGE OASIS
790 Rockbridge Road, Montecito
OFFERED AT $17,950,000
PROPERTY DETAILS
5 BD / 5 FULL BA / 1 HALF BA
TOTAL GROSS SQ FT 5,369 ±
2.53± ACRES
MAIN RESIDENCE
5 bd + media room / 4 full ba / 1 half ba, 4,873± sq ft
ADU
1 full ba, 496± sq ft
YEAR BUILT 1958
YEAR REMODELED 2022
REMODEL ARCHITECT Xorin Balbes, Templehome
REMODEL DESIGNER Xorin Balbes, Templehome and Shahram Bijan
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Revive and Shahram Bijan
BUILDER Revive
SCHOOL DISTRICT Cold Spring Elementary, SB Jr., SB Sr.
POOL
SPA
OUTDOOR SHOWER
CHEFS GARDEN
FIRE PIT
FRUIT TREES
There is a certain kind of house that doesn’t need to announce itself. It simply exists, completely at ease in its environment, enhancing the surrounding natural beauty. 790 Rockbridge Road is that kind of place.
Set beneath a canopy of ancient oaks on 2.53 acres in Montecito’s beloved Riven Rock neighborhood, the property unfolds more like a private park than a traditional estate. Gardens instead of lawns. Light instead of ornament. Sacred spaces that prioritize calm and tranquility.
Renovated in 2022, the single-level residence moves with quiet confidence across approximately 4,800 square feet. Nothing abrupt. Nothing forced. Just a series of rooms that understand proportion, light, and restraint. The materials tell their own story. Italian marble catches the afternoon sun while porcelain surfaces complement the architecture. Warm woods and shadow lines create depth without excess. The house doesn’t try to be impressive, but that is what makes it so remarkable. It is simply very well considered.
At the heart of the home, a great room brings together kitchen, dining, and multiple sitting areas in one expansive volume, anchored by a central fireplace that subtly defines each space without interrupting the flow. The kitchen operates as part of this larger composition rather than the focal point alone, with a sculptural island, custom cabinetry, and clean architectural lines supporting both daily life and larger gatherings.
The primary suite is quieter still. Large panes of glass hold the oak grove like a living painting. Mornings arrive softly here. Evenings settle slowly. The bath continues the same philosophy: stone, water, light, and silence working together rather than competing for attention.
Four additional bedrooms offer flexibility — for family, guests, or dedicated workspace — continuing the same material continuity and calm found throughout. A separate media room provides a more intimate setting within the home, ideal for film, music, or quiet evenings.
Outside, the grounds unfold as a series of outdoor rooms woven into the landscape. Gravel paths lead to a collection of seating areas tucked beneath trees and positioned throughout the property, each offering a different perspective of the gardens and oaks. A chef’s garden and a variety of fruit trees, including citrus, persimmon, apple, and passion fruit, add another layer of intention to the landscape. The pool and spa sit naturally within the setting, more hidden retreat than centerpiece.
An ADU sits just beyond, offering independence without separation. A place for guests, a creative studio, or the quiet productivity of a private office — with its own bath and full independence from the main residence.
Beyond the gates, Montecito unfolds in the way residents quietly value most. Morning coffee in the Upper Village, afternoons on nearby trails, evenings at the beach as the light fades. Close to daily life, yet removed enough to preserve the sense of retreat that defines this coveted Riven Rock neighborhood.
What makes Rockbridge memorable is not one dramatic feature. It is the absence of friction. The way everything relates. The way nothing asks for attention yet everything earns it. Properties like this are not built anymore. They are simply found.
