1387 School House Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Down a private country lane and beyond an impressive gated entry, this impeccably renovated Montecito compound exudes an ambiance of privacy, comfort and refinement. The compound consists of a 5-bedroom main residence, detached multi-room cabana, an additional detached structure, pool, vegetable gardens and outdoor entertainment areas creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. A convenient elevator in the main residence ensures that all of the wonderful spaces on both levels of the home can be enjoyed effortlessly. The main residence as well as the auxiliary structures greet owners and guests with charming Dutch doors. An abundance of skylights and expanses of windows and glass doors throughout all three structures ensure a wealth of warmth and natural light. The entry level of the main residence includes a living room, kitchen, family room, master bedroom and powder room. The handsome living room features an enchanting fireplace, and French doors open to a deck overlooking the property. The expansive kitchen offers top-of-the-line Wolf and Miele appliances, and flows effortlessly into the adjacent family room. The family room hosts a fireplace, wet bar, and bi-fold NanaWall doors opening to a spacious terrace overlooking the grounds and pool area. The luxurious master suite has a fireplace and a sumptuous bathroom with dual sinks, a spa-like rain shower and large walk-in closet. The lower level can be accessed via elevator or stairs and features a media or alternate family room with French doors to the back gardens, 4 guest bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Two freestanding structures offer a wide range of possibilities. The cabaña provides a roomy living area, bathroom and additional room. The second structure hosts a large, open room plus a half bath. The room is awash with light emanating from numerous windows, skylights and track lighting. The grounds of this Montecito compound have been thoughtfully crafted to embellish the property's existing versatility. The terrace off the family room leads to the rear grounds where an outdoor fireplace, tall hedges for added privacy, palm trees, succulents, and a convenient half-bathroom surround a sparkling pool. There are thriving vegetable gardens, sprawling lawns, and walking paths meandering through the property and flanked by majestic native oaks. While this remarkable estate emanates a distinct ambiance of solitude and tranquility, it is just moments from Montecito's villages, world-class beaches and the coveted Montecito Union School.