''Sotto Il Monte,'' designed in 1927 by renowned architect George Washington Smith, is one of Montecito's most revered historic estates. Sited on almost 11 acres, the Italian Renaissance-inspired Villa lives on over 18,000 square feet. The current owners have thoughtfully and fastidiously preserved the Villa and it's ancillary structures along with the incredible mature gardens, many of them originally designed in 1927 by noted architect A.E. Hanson. The estate provides 8-bedrooms and 12-bathrooms in the main residence, a pool solarium, and features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest house, 6-bedroom staff house, 2-level pool pavilion, and automobile storage, including a four-car garage in the motor court, plus a +/- 3,400 sqft climate-controlled collectors garage. The 25-meter swimming pool i surrounded by the "Great English Lawn" with championship tennis court sited just below.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
10.94 acresLot Size
$3,390Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
28 car garageParking
Listed by Dusty Baker•DRE #01908615• Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Non Member Agent• Non Member Office
Bought with Nancy Kogevinas• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Sotto Il Monte (1927), designed by renowned architect George Washington Smith, is one of Montecito's most revered historic estates. Sited on almost 12 acres, the Italian Renaissance-inspired Villa lives on over 18,000 square feet. The current owners have thoughtfully and fastidiously preserved the Villa and its ancillary structures along with the incredible mature gardens, many of them originally designed in 1927 by noted architect A. E. Hanson. The estate provides 8-bedrooms and 10-bathrooms in the main residence, a pool solarium, and features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest house, 6-bedroom staff house, 2-level pool pavilion, and automobile storage, including a four-car garage in the motor court, plus a +/- 3,400 sqft climate-controlled collectors garage. The 25-meter swimming pool is surrounded by the "Great English Lawn" with championship tennis court sited just below.
MLSListings #ML81805655
Dec 1, 2020
Sold
$32,250,000
$1,762/sq ft
Oct 13, 2020
Listed
$39,750,000
$2,172/sq ft
+59
''Sotto Il Monte, '' designed in 1927 by renowned architect George Washington Smith, is one of Montecito's most revered historic estates. Nearly 11 acres, the Italian Renaissance-inspired Villa lives on over 18,000 square feet. The current owners have thoughtfully and fastidiously preserved the Villa and it's ancillary structures along with the incredible mature gardens, many of them originally designed in 1927 by noted architect A. E. Hanson. The estate provides 8-bedrooms and 12-bathrooms in the main residence, a pool solarium, and features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest house, 6-bedroom staff house, 2-level pool pavilion, and automobile storage, including a four-car garage in the motor court, plus a +/- 3,400 sqft climate-controlled collectors garage. The 25-meter swimming pool is surrounded by the "Great English Lawn" with championship tennis court sited just below.
SBMLS #20-3070
Dec 1, 2020
Sold
$32,250,000
$1,762/sq ft
Nov 17, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2020
Listed
$39,750,000
$2,172/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$367,164 (+1.8%)
$22,081,615 + $25,388,555
$47,470,170
2024
$360,537 (+1.9%)
$21,648,643 + $13,259,793
$34,908,436
2023
$353,945 (+1.6%)
$21,224,160 + $12,999,798
$34,223,958
2022
$348,479 (+2.1%)
$20,808,000 + $12,744,900
$33,552,900
2021
$341,144 (+8.2%)
$20,400,000 + $12,495,000
$32,895,000
2020
$315,412 (−9.4%)
$20,000,000 + $12,250,000
$32,250,000
2019
$347,977 (+2.0%)
$20,000,000 + $10,000,000
$30,000,000
2018
$341,201 (+1.7%)
$19,864,878 + $13,243,248
$33,108,126
2017
$335,334 (+3.1%)
$19,093,501 + $12,728,998
$31,822,499
2016
$325,282 (+1.2%)
$19,093,501 + $12,728,998
$31,822,499
2015
$321,403 (+1.6%)
$18,719,119 + $12,479,410
$31,198,529
2014
$316,231 (+0.5%)
$18,076,768 + $12,051,176
$30,127,944
2013
$314,740 (+15.9%)
$18,076,768 + $12,051,176
$30,127,944
2012
$271,498 (−11.4%)
$17,995,071 + $11,996,711
$29,991,782
2011
$306,548 (+0.7%)
$16,000,000 + $10,000,000
$26,000,000
2009
$304,541 (+2.6%)
$17,510,374 + $11,673,580
$29,183,954
2008
$296,891
$17,207,817 + $11,471,876
$28,679,693
Tax history for 2845 Sycamore Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$367,164 (+1.8%)
$22,081,615 + $25,388,555
$47,470,170
2024
$360,537 (+1.9%)
$21,648,643 + $13,259,793
$34,908,436
2023
$353,945 (+1.6%)
$21,224,160 + $12,999,798
$34,223,958
2022
$348,479 (+2.1%)
$20,808,000 + $12,744,900
$33,552,900
2021
$341,144 (+8.2%)
$20,400,000 + $12,495,000
$32,895,000
2020
$315,412 (−9.4%)
$20,000,000 + $12,250,000
$32,250,000
2019
$347,977 (+2.0%)
$20,000,000 + $10,000,000
$30,000,000
2018
$341,201 (+1.7%)
$19,864,878 + $13,243,248
$33,108,126
2017
$335,334 (+3.1%)
$19,093,501 + $12,728,998
$31,822,499
2016
$325,282 (+1.2%)
$19,093,501 + $12,728,998
$31,822,499
2015
$321,403 (+1.6%)
$18,719,119 + $12,479,410
$31,198,529
2014
$316,231 (+0.5%)
$18,076,768 + $12,051,176
$30,127,944
2013
$314,740 (+15.9%)
$18,076,768 + $12,051,176
$30,127,944
2012
$271,498 (−11.4%)
$17,995,071 + $11,996,711
$29,991,782
2011
$306,548 (+0.7%)
$16,000,000 + $10,000,000
$26,000,000
2009
$304,541 (+2.6%)
$17,510,374 + $11,673,580
$29,183,954
2008
$296,891
$17,207,817 + $11,471,876
$28,679,693
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
8
Baths
10.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
476,546
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
18,302
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009021069
Parking Spaces
28
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Nov 3, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 28
Parking Features: Other, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 9
# of Bathrooms (Half): 3
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room