Property Attributes
- MLS#0026689399
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active Under Contract
- CountySanta Barbara
- CitySanta Barbara
- AreaMontecito
- NeighborhoodMontecito
- Zip93108
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built2003
- Price$ 15,500,000
- Bedrooms7
- Full Bathrooms8
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage8600
- Lot Size1.02 Acres
Data Source:
California Desert Association of REALTORS® (CDAR)
Property Description
Floating above the Pacific with sweeping ocean-to-island views, this Montecito estate commands one of Pepper Hill's most breathtaking vantage points. Perched atop Montecito's coveted Pepper Hill enclave, this extraordinary estate commands sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and Santa Ynez Mountains from one of the area's most elevated and private vantage points. Set on approximately 1.02 acres, the ~8,600-square-foot residence offers 7 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and 2 half baths, thoughtfully designed for both grand-scale entertaining and refined everyday living.Rich in history, the property occupies land once part of the original Pepper Hill estatedeveloped in 1916 by industrialist David Benton Jones and designed by renowned architect David Adler with landscape architect Edward H. Bennettimbuing the home with a rare sense of legacy and place. Today, the residence embraces Montecito's signature indoor-outdoor lifestyle, with expansive terraces, balconies, and entertaining spaces framing breathtaking ocean-to-mountain vistas, including views of Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa Islands.The grounds are both whimsical and timeless, featuring a pond, water wheel, garden structures, and limestone patios embedded with ancient marine fossilssubtle reminders of the land's geological history. Positioned on decomposed granite terrain known for its natural stability, the property offers a unique blend of beauty and resilience.Located just minutes from Montecito's Upper and Lower Villages and in close proximity to Highway 101, Pepper Hill is one of the area's most exclusive hillside communities, defined by one-acre minimum parcels, architectural individuality, and limited turnover. As a rare offering within this storied enclave, the estate captures the essence of Montecito livingprivacy, history, and unparalleled coastal views.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/26/2026 | Listed $17,500,000 |
| 5/18/2026 | 4$16,850,000 |
| 8/10/2026 | 8$15,500,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 8600 |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Roof | Stone |
| Zoning | 2-E-1 |
| HOA Fee | 214.41 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Front Porch,Rear Porch |
| Pool Features | Heated,In Ground |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s),Automatic Gate,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Gated Community |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| View | Bay,City Lights,Hills,Mountain(s),Ocean |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Accessibility | Other |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Monthly |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Association Amenities | Water |
| HOA | true |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Contingency | Active Under Contract |
| Subdivision Name | Montecito |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| City | Santa Barbara |
| Entry Location | Main Level |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| MLS Area | MCTO - Montecito |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 44431 |
| Spa Features | Heated,In Ground |
| Standard Status | Active Under Contract |
| Year Built Source | Other |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Kitchen Island |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Carpet,Wood |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Dryer Included,Inside,Washer Included |
| Total Baths | 10 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Koi Pond |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway |
| Lot Size Area | 44431 |
| Spa | true |
| Building Area Total | 8600 |
| Lot Size Acres | 1.02 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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