900 Toro Canyon Road, Montecito CA

Beautiful and beguiling, this singular approximately 4.8-acre ocean and mountain view Toro Canyon estate hosts a primary home – Craftsman inspired, Mediterranean influenced, and with interior allusions to Santorini and Ibiza; a handsome guest residence designed by Britt Jewitt, AIA; and enchanting grounds. Tucked away privately in Montecito’s magical canyon, embraced by mature trees and with a backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains, it provides a tranquil sanctuary immersed in one of the most captivating settings on California’s Central Coast.

MAIN RESIDENCE

The main residence has cool white interior walls and geometrical design features, richly stained hardwood floors, and shiplap and beam ceilings. A dramatic foyer, soaring two stories, is bathed in natural light bestowed by a skylight and clerestory windows. Equally impressive and light-filled, the step-down living room has nearly an entire wall of windows and sliding glass doors opening to a spacious veranda and terrace where panoramic ocean and island views lie beyond the lush grounds and striking pool. Nearby, the dining room opens to ocean view terraces as well.

The kitchen, thoughtfully designed and providing easy access to both the dining room and outdoor dining terraces, has gorgeous custom mahogany cabinetry, stainless appliances, and designer tile backsplashes.

The upstairs primary suite is a bewitching retreat: A showcase of beautiful wood and abundant natural light thanks to handsomely stained hardwood floors, a vaulted open beam shiplap ceiling, and a bank of wood framed ocean view windows. Flanking the bedroom are two sitting areas: one intimate, with built-in bookcases and an equally intimate gallery style balcony, while the other hosts rich wood in the floor, paneling, ceiling, and framing of the banks of windows. A luxurious bath features dazzling custom tile throughout.

GUEST HOUSE

The very private guest house is perched above a 3-car garage, which maximizes ocean, island, and mountain views. Its exterior captures a modern farmhouse feel with its board and batten siding. Inside, the ambiance is of spaciousness and light thanks to white walls and vaulted ceilings complemented by an abundance of mullioned and clerestory Riviera Bronze windows and doors. There’s a galley kitchen, a bedroom, and a stylish bath.

THE GROUNDS

The estate’s enchanting grounds, wonderfully landscaped and anchored by multiple majestic oaks and swaying palms, host a glistening approximately 45-foot pool and expansive pool terrace, and a built-in BBQ with a generous food prep area. Dramatic exterior lighting bathes the estate in a romantic evening glow.

This very special Toro Canyon estate is convenient to Montecito’s Upper Village and popular Coast Village Road, beaches and hiking trails.