3350 Foothill Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Embraced by the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains minutes from Montecito and Santa Barbara, this approximately 15-acre estate commands a magnificent ocean and island view over the verdant grounds of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. Unsurpassed privacy and serenity begin at the gated driveway that winds among terraced organic avocado orchard, fruit trees, and native plants chosen to attract butterflies.

With the picturesque hillside as a backdrop, and with a sunrise to sunset panorama filling the world-class vista beyond its grounds, the centerpiece of the property is a charming contemporary home; an homage to the indoor-outdoor lifestyle for which the Santa Barbara area is world-renown. It’s a lifestyle manifest in the abode’s sizeable living room where a wall of glass opens to create seamless egress to an expansive ocean view deck and lawn. The room’s polished stone floor, recessed lighting, and clean white walls enhance the ambiance of spaciousness and light.

Nearby, luxury meets practicality in the kitchen where high-end stainless appliances, marble countertops, and counter to ceiling marble backsplashes complement farm-style cabinetry.

Bedrooms open to the ocean view deck as well and feature beautiful hardwood floors.

Elsewhere on the estate, an intimate, tranquil studio – perfect for meditation or a small office -- is nestled against the hillside in its own alcove. Its French doors open to a lovely ocean view deck. A separate pavilion is an ideal spot for al fresco repasts.

Overall, this lovely mini estate -- with its cloistered setting, immersion in nature, walking paths, and multiple oases suitable for quiet contemplation -- beckons peaceful year-round abiding or enjoyment as an idyllic pied-à-terre.