TRANQUIL ESCAPE
2255 Ortega Ranch Road, Montecito
OFFERED AT $10,995,000
MAIN HOUSE
3 bd / 3 full ba / 1 half ba, 4,511 sq ft approx.
OUTDOOR GREAT ROOM
1,123 sq ft approx.
YEAR BUILT 1998
ARCHITECT Ketzel & Goodman
BUILDER Paul Franz Construction
DESIGNER John Saladino
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Sydney Baumgartner
SCHOOL DISTRICT Summerland Elementary, Carp Jr., Carp Sr.
OUTDOOR GREAT ROOM
SPA
FRUIT TREES
Nestled approximately 5 acres, on the eastern end of Montecito, above the charming town of Summerland and minutes to the beach and Upper and Lower Villages, this fabulous Mediterranean style home offers luxury resort-style living in an A+ location.
Breathtaking ocean views, privacy, and single level living…this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for!
A stone pathway meanders towards the home through a series of mature olive trees and fragrant lavender bushes - a thoughtful nod to the iconic entrance of the nearby San Ysidro Ranch.
Volume and scale blend with comfort and ease to create the ultimate space for entertaining. Whether you are hosting holidays or having a cozy night for two, the living room will quickly become one of your favorite places in the home. Oversized windows look to the majestic ocean and fill the room with beautiful southern light, while a wood burning fireplace brings a glow to cool evenings. French doors lead to the outdoor great room and blur the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
A perfect escape from the cares of the world, the huge outdoor living room is the epitome of the coveted Montecito lifestyle that seamlessly blends indoor spaces with the magnificent outdoors. Here there is ample room for a workout in the outdoor gym, dining el fresco, sitting curled up on a couch with a good book listening to the play of water from the stone fountain, or just stargazing beside the dancing flames in the firepit. This is the ultimate location for being still and watching the seasonal bird migrations or simply relishing the magnificence of the azure ocean beyond and the mesmerizing vista on the horizon.
Regardless of where you are on the grounds, the ocean view steals the show, yet the grounds offer compelling beauty at every turn. Flat, verdant lawns are a fabulous place for outdoor play. Fragrant wisteria hanging from an arbor and blooms from the flowering jacaranda trees create a gorgeous outdoor environment. Stunning, breath-taking, panoramic views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean, coastline, harbor, islands, and mountains, paired with cascading greenery encompassing the home, culminates in a terrific sense of being warmly embraced and on top of the world. Nearby hiking trails offer direct access to downtown Summerland.
All the spacious public rooms of the home are ideal for entertaining, and the formal dining room is certainly no exception. A grand pulley-controlled chandelier hanging from the vaulted, beamed ceiling is one of many striking features. The expansive dining room flows easily into the living room, creating a superb space for a large celebration. Quality finishes & furnishings by famed designer John Saladino can be found throughout the home.
The expansive central kitchen is a location where everyone will want to hang out and catch up on the day’s activities while prepping dinner together or just relaxing with a drink in the sitting area. The well-designed floor plan incorporates copious storage space throughout the home. The kitchen has a large butler’s pantry and an abundance of cabinets. Catering for an occasion will be seamless with so much counter space and a separate prep area.
Everyone will want to linger over a leisurely breakfast in the beautifully appointed breakfast room off the kitchen no matter the season. On those balmy Montecito summer days, the open doors on both sides of the room bring the gentle cross breezes in. On cooler winter mornings, a crackling fire in the rustic Mediterranean style fireplace will make it hard to leave breakfast-time behind.
Located on the western wing of the residence, the gracious primary suite has spectacular ocean views framed by lush landscaping. An expansive nook offers flexible space for a study or sitting area. Dual walk-in closets include abundant wardrobe storage options.
An expansive bath features a shower that opens directly to the outdoor hot tub and is a perfect excuse for a soak under the twinkling night sky.
Two guest suites are privately tucked away on the eastern wing of the residence and offer beautiful accommodations for friends and loved ones. Guests may linger as both spacious suites provide incredible ocean views.
With close proximity to both Montecito Villages and Summerland and all the amenities they offer, this sought-after location combined with a beautifully appointed house, a well-designed single level floor plan, and spectacular views, will more than fulfill your dreams of a place to call home.
