The “Famed San Ysidro Ranch” is just a short stroll away and this country home is reminiscence of the charm and style of “The Ranch”. Located in Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle on one flat acre with exquisite English gardens and stunning mountain views, this home is casually elegant and is graced with warm wood paneling, crown moldings, high ceilings, French doors that open to rambling flagstone terraces, walks and patios, country gardens and a porch with views of the Channel Islands.

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The living room is spacious with wood floors, warm wood paneling, built-in-bookshelves and views to the glorious gardens and the Santa Ynez Mountain range beyond.

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The country kitchen is spacious with a center island and sink, plenty of cabinets, a separate eating area, skylights, beautiful views of the mountain and the outdoor patio with a built in bar-b-que.

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The study has built-in-bookshelves, wood floors, recessed lighting, interior French doors and picturesque windows that open to the green lawn, multitude of flower beds with the picket fences and the Channel Islands.

The Master Bedroom has air-conditioning, built-in –bookshelves, French doors and large windows that open to the garden. There is a spacious custom closet and an inviting master bath with a separate shower and bathtub. One can walk from the master bedroom to the outdoor hot tub for star gazing.

The second bedroom also has air conditioning, French doors that open to the flag stone patio with beautiful views of the mountains and the gardens.

The views of the country gardens are splendid with lavender, jasmine, roses and an array of colorful plantings to delight the senses.

The front of the house has a spacious flagstone patio to entertain and looks out to the green lawn that would great to play a game of croquet.

The house is named “Picket Fences” with gates that go in and out of the gardens to wonderful pathways when one can sit and relax and take in the majestic beauty of this exceptional property.

2006 Copyright Cristal Clarke