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12 Beds 15 Baths 27000 Sq.Ft. 19.78 Acres Listing Price: $ 70,000,000

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120 Montecito Ranch Lane, Summerland CA

Bella Vista Estate

Bella Vista Estate is one of the grandest estates in North America. Indeed, this spectacular approximately 19.78-acre manor perched in the Santa Ynez Mountain foothills near Montecito rivals many of the world’s premier properties with unsurpassed panoramic sunrise-to-sunset views of mountains and ocean, from Santa Barbara to Malibu.

From its extensive luxury living space to its 128-foot infinity-edge pool, polo field, substantial horse stable, golf driving range and putting green, hiking and equestrian trails, this world-class sanctuary is nothing short of magnificent. The residence, regal yet welcoming, is an homage to Neoclassicism. According to the estate’s owner, who commissioned its design as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, the home is a nod to the Palladian architecture interpreted by Thomas Jefferson in his beloved Monticello.

Only the Finest Materials and Workmanship

Meticulously constructed and finished over a period of five years, the main residence, guest, equine and ancillary structures, as well as exterior features and landscaping have been afforded painstaking attention to detail. There are exotic woods including Brazilian cherry and mahogany, 18 carat gold chandelier escutcheons, and timeless stone including marble and onyx. The chef’s kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line, state-of-the-art appliances.

The Ultimate in Sophisticated Comfort

One could say the estate is a self-contained luxury retreat for family, guests, and a full staff. In addition to the remarkable list of amenities in the primary residence -- including a complete wellness center, nightclub with marble dance floor, sports bar, movie theatre, and 5,000 bottle wine cellar and tasting room – there is a beautiful guest house, and a handsome 15-horse stable and polo clubhouse flanked by dual 2-bedroom guest suites.

Perfectly Far Away, Yet Perfectly Near

Although this majestic residence – whether full-time home or home away from home – seems far from the madding crowd, it is quite close to all that Montecito and Santa Barbara have to offer. Beaches, distinctive shopping, galleries, myriad restaurants, schools, and services are all conveniently located.

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Client Reviews

“Cristal Clarke has conducted numerous real estate transactions for me beginning 13 years ago with the purchase of a Lemon Ranch. She has handled both large and small purchases and sales with equal dedication. As a negotiator, you can’t find anyone better. Her transactions are always conducted in the most appropriate and professional manner. Cristal has considerable knowledge of the Santa Barbara market.”

- S.N. Decker Ph.D.

“Living in Europe, we were to say the least, unaccustomed to the nuances of Real Estate acquisition in California and Cristal steered us through the process with absolute professionalism and personal attention to detail at every turn. Her in-depth knowledge of the market place combined with enthusiasm and drive was the only reason we secured the property of our dreams and will be forever grateful. If you are looking for personal discrete and private representation of the highest quality we suggest you look no further than Cristal Clarke.”

- Johan and Paula van den Berg

“Cristal is very straightforward, cheerful, helpful, professional and trustworthy….we felt very lucky to work with her.”

- John and Lacey Williams

“After considering our many choices, we are grateful it was Cristal Clarke of Sotheby’s International who represented the sale of our Montecito cottage. We are familiar with Cristal’s reputation of hard work and dedication to clients, but it was her attention to detail that made our experience so positive. She offered suggestions for staging the property, worked in harmony with potential buyers and was even able to secure back up offers. The sale of our cottage was completed much sooner than we expected, due in great part to Cristal’s professional skills and support. We highly recommend Cristal as a first choice for anyone needing representation with real estate.”

- Michael & Nancy Lee

“Our experience in working with Cristal Clarke resulted in the successful and discrete acquisition of a property which was not yet on the open market. Her knowledge of the Montecito/Santa Barbara area and vast expertise blended with her passion for real estate and architecture, provided us with the very highest level of professionalism and personalized services. Cristal exhibited a rare combination of excellent communications, attention to detail, creativity and patience.”

- Richard and Catherine Frinier

“Cristal really breaks the mold. She knows every nook and cranny of this real estate market, understands value, and follows up on everything, all the time. She was incredibly patient with our two year quest to find the perfect house. Every house hunting trip from across the country was well planned, and our time was never wasted. On top of her professionalism and expertise, she is delightful to spend time with. We are thrilled with the home we purchased, and grateful to Cristal for so wisely advising us through this process, right through to the close and beyond.”

- Laurie Siegel

“We met Cristal first in the course of renting a winter home (for three years), then buying a house using her as our agent. She was amazingly good at listening to our wants and showing us homes that fit our needs. Her mastery of the paperwork was perfect. Most importantly, there was never a situation where we doubted her straightforwardness or integrity. If we do another real estate transaction in Montecito (which I doubt, we’re happy with what we purchased), without question we’d use Cristal again.”

- Ken Saffir

“Susan and I just want to thank you for your efforts in the sale of our home. You are really quite amazing. Your competence, persistence, optimism and humor made the entire process effortless. Every problem that arose, you somehow fixed; any obstacle, you overcame. We have bought and sold many homes. It has never been such a painless and enjoyable process!”

- Michael & Susan Marquart

“A little something about “our” realtor, Cristal Clarke. My wife and I came to Santa Barbara about fifteen years ago looking for a seasonal home from which to enjoy the weather and amenities of the central coast. Being in the real estate business myself I was familiar with agents and brokers so entered the market with open eyes. We “flipped” a few houses in the early years, dealing with various agents and finally ended up in Montecito. That’s when good fortune put us together with Cristal. To say we were impressed is to put it mildly. Cristal really knows the market. She is familiar with the area, its history and trends. When we have questions about a particular property she either has the answers immediately or gets back to us by phone or email. There is no waiting or wondering with Cristal. She is an agent who is “on top of it.” Her recommendations as to price points, contractors, inspectors and title agents have proven to be exceptional, showing great insight and the highest professional standards. We consider ourselves exceedingly fortunate to say that Cristal Clarke is our realtor and would recommend her services to any serious buyer or seller.”

- Rob & Judi Kelch

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