The Westerly Estate captures the soul of Tuscany while embracing the ease and sophistication of California living.
There is a reason Tuscany has captivated travelers, artists, and wine lovers for centuries. It is not simply the vineyards or the architecture that leave such a lasting impression. It is the way life unfolds there.
Long lunches that become dinners. Evenings spent beneath olive trees with a bottle of wine produced just beyond the terrace. Rolling hills that seem to glow at sunset. Homes that have stood for generations, surrounded by gardens, horses, vineyards, and endless views.
For those who dream of that lifestyle but desire the convenience, sophistication, and accessibility of California, The Westerly Estate offers an extraordinary alternative.
Set within approximately 200 private acres in Happy Canyon, the Santa Ynez Valley's most prestigious wine-growing region, The Westerly Estate embodies the timeless elegance of an Italian country villa while embracing everything that makes California luxury living exceptional.
Designed by renowned designer Michael S. Smith, the approximately 20,000-square-foot Tuscan-inspired residence was conceived not as a showpiece, but as a home meant to be lived in. Grand entertaining spaces transition effortlessly into intimate gathering areas, while nearly every room opens to terraces, courtyards, gardens, and panoramic views of vineyards, a private lake, and dramatic mountain ranges.
Outside, the estate unfolds like a private resort.
More than 80 acres of established vineyards stretch across the landscape, complemented by a private lake, meticulously maintained gardens, equestrian facilities, a resort-style pool, and lighted tennis courts. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate the surrounding landscape while creating an unparalleled sense of privacy.
Yet what makes The Westerly Estate truly exceptional extends well beyond its gates.
Why Happy Canyon?
Located on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley, Happy Canyon has earned international recognition as one of California's premier wine-producing regions. Its distinctive microclimate produces some of the state's most celebrated Bordeaux varietals, attracting acclaimed winemakers and collectors from around the world.
Unlike many renowned wine regions, however, Happy Canyon remains remarkably private. Large estate parcels, protected open space, and generations of thoughtful land stewardship have preserved an atmosphere that feels worlds away from the crowds often associated with wine country.
Life here is intentionally unhurried.
Morning rides through miles of scenic countryside. Afternoon tastings at neighboring wineries. Farm-to-table dinners prepared with ingredients sourced just minutes away. Evenings watching the sun disappear behind the San Rafael Mountains from your own terrace.
It is luxury without excess.
Wine Country Without Compromise
One of The Westerly Estate's greatest luxuries is its location.
Within minutes are many of California's most celebrated wineries, acclaimed restaurants, boutique hotels, and charming towns including Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, and Solvang. The region has quietly become one of the country's most respected culinary destinations, where Michelin-recognized chefs, artisanal producers, and family-owned wineries create an experience defined by authenticity rather than spectacle.
Despite its extraordinary privacy, the estate remains remarkably connected.
Montecito and Santa Barbara's beaches, shopping, private clubs, and cultural attractions are less than an hour away, allowing owners to move effortlessly between wine country and the coast. Private aviation at Santa Ynez Airport and commercial service through Santa Barbara Airport make travel equally convenient, whether arriving from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, or abroad.
Few places in California offer this rare balance of seclusion and accessibility.
A Legacy Estate
Luxury today is increasingly defined by experiences rather than possessions.
It is measured by open space instead of density. Privacy instead of visibility. Authenticity instead of excess.
The Westerly Estate represents all of these ideals.
Whether hosting multi-generational family gatherings, producing estate-grown wines, riding horseback across your own property, or simply enjoying an evening beneath the stars overlooking the vineyards, this is an estate designed to create memories that endure for generations.
Properties of this scale, quality, and provenance rarely become available. As one of California's most distinguished vineyard estates, The Westerly Estate is more than a remarkable residence. It is an opportunity to embrace one of the world's most coveted lifestyles without ever leaving California.
