the villa
THE VILLA Hidden Valley Santa Barbara, California, United States
Every so often, art is created with stone and mortar. Whne you first see this elegant stone villa in the hills of Santa Barbara, you are immediately enchanted by the pure pastoral ambience of the Tuscan countryside that pervades it — the gentle sunlight, the rugged stone, and the reverence for the natural surroundings. Perched on a crest with views of the ocean, harbor, and mountains, the secluded estate was designed and built in the 1930s by celebrated architect Wallace Frost. Recently returned from living in Italy, Frost wanted to bring touches of the Old World to the New World, so he designed the two-story, 10,500 -square-foot residence for himself, emulating the classical style of 17thcentury Italian villas with great accuracy. Impeccable attention was paid to every detail, with a classic barrel-tiled roof, wide wood flooring planks, rustic exposed ceiling beams, 18th-century Italian tiles, and sturdy walls of locally quarried stone creating an air of romance and refinement.
Suzanne Perkins Mobile: +1 805 895 2138 [email protected] CalBre#: 01106512 DEGENERESVILLA.COM Sotheby’s International Realty Montecito Brokerage 1106 Coast Village Road Montecito, California 93108
THE VILLA CIRCA 1934
Elegant ornamental ironwork encloses a breezy covered veranda, which is accented by handsome stone walls and floors, chiseled wood ceiling beams, stone pillars, and a tranquil fountain. Swinging doors open to a charming interior courtyard; the veranda also accesses the home’s foyer, media room, and spacious gourmet kitchen.
In the home’s grand entry, guests are immediately greeted with the texture and ambiance of an Italian villa. A fireplace cut into the stone, a coat closet, and a discreet powder room are found here. A wood door opens to a private wet bar, a staircase leads to the second level, and French doors open to gardens with a burbling fountain and an alfresco dining area shaded by 100-year-old olive trees.
Grand arched wood doors open to the spacious, sophisticated living room, with its soaring wood-beamed ceiling, 18th-century Italian floor tiles, and carved stone fireplace. An oversized iron-framed window, tucked between built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, reveals panoramic views of the ocean; while double paned-glass doors open to a peaceful patio.
the dining room
In the streamlined kitchen, modern stainless-steel cabinets are wrapped in marble, and appliances — a double oven, a range, and a double refrigerator — are state-of-the-art. A stone nook houses a pantry, a microwave, and a wine refrigerator; and a hidden door opens to an office loft. The kitchen also accesses the veranda and the formal dining room.
In the cheerful breakfast nook, sunlight floods in through a dramatic arched iron window, which opens at the center to gardens with ocean views, while French doors open to a dining patio. Nearby, an intimate sitting area is warmed by a carved stone fireplace.
the media room
Steps up from the living area, a spacious vestibule introduces the delightful bedroom wing, where the timeless style of stone walls a n d wo o d - b e a m e d c e i l i n g s c o n t i n u e s. A striking arched iron window opens to a sunny courtyard.
Double wood doors open to the alluringly stylish master bedroom suite, with its gracefully pitched ceiling. Doors reveal panoramic ocean, harbor, and island views and access a garden terrace overlooking the pool terrace and vinecovered pergola. The master bath includes a custom leather wardrobe, a walk-in shower, a separate water closet, a rough-honed stone vanity with custom leather cabinets, an oversized antique crowned cathedral mirror, and a stone fireplace in the corner. Antique beveled glass windows offer views of the gardens, and beautiful skylights allow natural light to filter in.
Stylistic themes prevalent elsewhere — stone and brushed-concrete walls, beamed pitched ceilings, and antique beveled glass — continue in the spacious guest suites. Pictured here, a spacious sitting room offers three sets of French doors opening to a balcony that runs the length of the bedroom wing. Visitors will appreciate the comfort and seclusion of the nearby guest apartment, which features a private, skylit bedroom and bath, and a living area with a vintage kitchenette below.
An idyllic alfresco dining area, bordered by a stone balustrade, is tucked beside an allée of striking mature olive trees, their winding, t wi s t i n g b r a n c h e s c re a t i n g c o o l s h a d e. Adding to the romantic al lure here are a tranquil fountain, a fire pit, and a vine covered pergola.
A stately Roman-style swimming pool is surrounded by a sund re n c h e d te r ra c e. At t h e te r ra c e s e d g e, w h e re v i e ws o f t h e wa te r u n fol d , a n a n ti qu e Ita l i a n c o l u m n c re a te s a d ra m a ti c s i l h o u ette, most notably at sunset.
t h e v e r a n da c o u rt ya r d
The property’s meandering drive pauses at a stately motor court accented by stone walls and classical statuary and continues to the estate’s freestanding entertainment facility, Jordan Hall.
JORDAN HALL CIRCA 2016
Spacious Jordan Hall, designed by renowned Napa Valley architect Howard Backen and built in 2016, blends the architectural traditions of the main home with a stylish modern flair. Stone for its construction was quarried on-site. Accompanying the hall are a lap pool and a tennis court.
D e s i g n e d fo r c o n s u m m a te i n d o o r- o u td o o r e n te r ta i n i n g , Jo rd a n Hall features a host of appealing spaces, beginning with a relaxing screened-in sunroom, which has a tin roof and looks o u t o v e r t h e i n v i t i n g l a p p o o l to wa rd t h e s e a .
T h e m o d e r n s to n e b a r c u t s a s t r i k i n g s i l h o u e t te a n d i s b a c ke d by a vi n t a ge apothecary chest offering bronze and glass bar display cases.
t h e s i t t i n g a n d g a m e r o o m s o p e n t o a s t o n e - wa l l e d c o u r t y a r d
An e n te r t a i n e r ’ s d re a m , t h e ki tc h e n at Jordan Hal l boasts every appointment a gourmand could desire. Distressed wood cabinets and countertops surround a built-in eight-burner Viking range and a Sub-Zero professional beverage refrigerator. An oversized stainless-steel center island anchors the space, which also includes a large pantry and a powder room and opens to a dining loggia.
The dining loggia is covered with corrugated steel and features a built-in buffet with a hand-carved redwood countertop, a custom wood-fired stone pizza oven and a Regal grill in a private wooded setting.
Beyond the bath and its outdoor shower lies a stone-walled courtyard where gravel and pavers surround a serene Japanese soaking tub. Double antique doors ensure privacy.
Surrounded by an elegant slate terrace, the inviting lap pool summons visions of sunny warm weather, stretching out languidly before giving way to enviable ocean views beyond.
the sunken championship tennis court
Accessed via a private road and secured by 18th- century Spanish gates, the 16.88-acre grounds begin with a meandering quartermile drive, which leads through acreage strewn with trees, fountains, gardens, and eye-catching statuary and sculpture.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BARTSCH © MMXVII Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material is based upon information which we consider reliable but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes including price or withdrawal without notice. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Real estate agents affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Equal housing opportunity.
Every so often, art is created with stone and mortar. Whne you first see this elegant stone villa in the hills of Santa Barbara, you are immediately enchanted by the pure pastoral ambience of the Tuscan countryside that pervades it — the gentle sunlight, the rugged stone, and the reverence for the natural surroundings. Perched on a crest with views of the ocean, harbor, and mountains, the secluded estate was designed and built in the 1930s by celebrated architect Wallace Frost. Recently returned from living in Italy, Frost wanted to bring touches of the Old World to the New World, so he designed the two-story, 10,500 -square-foot residence for himself, emulating the classical style of 17thcentury Italian villas with great accuracy. Impeccable attention was paid to every detail, with a classic barrel-tiled roof, wide wood flooring planks, rustic exposed ceiling beams, 18th-century Italian tiles, and sturdy walls of locally quarried stone creating an air of romance and refinement.
Suzanne Perkins Mobile: +1 805 895 2138 [email protected] CalBre#: 01106512 DEGENERESVILLA.COM Sotheby’s International Realty Montecito Brokerage 1106 Coast Village Road Montecito, California 93108
THE VILLA CIRCA 1934
Elegant ornamental ironwork encloses a breezy covered veranda, which is accented by handsome stone walls and floors, chiseled wood ceiling beams, stone pillars, and a tranquil fountain. Swinging doors open to a charming interior courtyard; the veranda also accesses the home’s foyer, media room, and spacious gourmet kitchen.
In the home’s grand entry, guests are immediately greeted with the texture and ambiance of an Italian villa. A fireplace cut into the stone, a coat closet, and a discreet powder room are found here. A wood door opens to a private wet bar, a staircase leads to the second level, and French doors open to gardens with a burbling fountain and an alfresco dining area shaded by 100-year-old olive trees.
Grand arched wood doors open to the spacious, sophisticated living room, with its soaring wood-beamed ceiling, 18th-century Italian floor tiles, and carved stone fireplace. An oversized iron-framed window, tucked between built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, reveals panoramic views of the ocean; while double paned-glass doors open to a peaceful patio.
the dining room
In the streamlined kitchen, modern stainless-steel cabinets are wrapped in marble, and appliances — a double oven, a range, and a double refrigerator — are state-of-the-art. A stone nook houses a pantry, a microwave, and a wine refrigerator; and a hidden door opens to an office loft. The kitchen also accesses the veranda and the formal dining room.
In the cheerful breakfast nook, sunlight floods in through a dramatic arched iron window, which opens at the center to gardens with ocean views, while French doors open to a dining patio. Nearby, an intimate sitting area is warmed by a carved stone fireplace.
the media room
Steps up from the living area, a spacious vestibule introduces the delightful bedroom wing, where the timeless style of stone walls a n d wo o d - b e a m e d c e i l i n g s c o n t i n u e s. A striking arched iron window opens to a sunny courtyard.
Double wood doors open to the alluringly stylish master bedroom suite, with its gracefully pitched ceiling. Doors reveal panoramic ocean, harbor, and island views and access a garden terrace overlooking the pool terrace and vinecovered pergola. The master bath includes a custom leather wardrobe, a walk-in shower, a separate water closet, a rough-honed stone vanity with custom leather cabinets, an oversized antique crowned cathedral mirror, and a stone fireplace in the corner. Antique beveled glass windows offer views of the gardens, and beautiful skylights allow natural light to filter in.
Stylistic themes prevalent elsewhere — stone and brushed-concrete walls, beamed pitched ceilings, and antique beveled glass — continue in the spacious guest suites. Pictured here, a spacious sitting room offers three sets of French doors opening to a balcony that runs the length of the bedroom wing. Visitors will appreciate the comfort and seclusion of the nearby guest apartment, which features a private, skylit bedroom and bath, and a living area with a vintage kitchenette below.
An idyllic alfresco dining area, bordered by a stone balustrade, is tucked beside an allée of striking mature olive trees, their winding, t wi s t i n g b r a n c h e s c re a t i n g c o o l s h a d e. Adding to the romantic al lure here are a tranquil fountain, a fire pit, and a vine covered pergola.
A stately Roman-style swimming pool is surrounded by a sund re n c h e d te r ra c e. At t h e te r ra c e s e d g e, w h e re v i e ws o f t h e wa te r u n fol d , a n a n ti qu e Ita l i a n c o l u m n c re a te s a d ra m a ti c s i l h o u ette, most notably at sunset.
t h e v e r a n da c o u rt ya r d
The property’s meandering drive pauses at a stately motor court accented by stone walls and classical statuary and continues to the estate’s freestanding entertainment facility, Jordan Hall.
JORDAN HALL CIRCA 2016
Spacious Jordan Hall, designed by renowned Napa Valley architect Howard Backen and built in 2016, blends the architectural traditions of the main home with a stylish modern flair. Stone for its construction was quarried on-site. Accompanying the hall are a lap pool and a tennis court.
D e s i g n e d fo r c o n s u m m a te i n d o o r- o u td o o r e n te r ta i n i n g , Jo rd a n Hall features a host of appealing spaces, beginning with a relaxing screened-in sunroom, which has a tin roof and looks o u t o v e r t h e i n v i t i n g l a p p o o l to wa rd t h e s e a .
T h e m o d e r n s to n e b a r c u t s a s t r i k i n g s i l h o u e t te a n d i s b a c ke d by a vi n t a ge apothecary chest offering bronze and glass bar display cases.
t h e s i t t i n g a n d g a m e r o o m s o p e n t o a s t o n e - wa l l e d c o u r t y a r d
An e n te r t a i n e r ’ s d re a m , t h e ki tc h e n at Jordan Hal l boasts every appointment a gourmand could desire. Distressed wood cabinets and countertops surround a built-in eight-burner Viking range and a Sub-Zero professional beverage refrigerator. An oversized stainless-steel center island anchors the space, which also includes a large pantry and a powder room and opens to a dining loggia.
The dining loggia is covered with corrugated steel and features a built-in buffet with a hand-carved redwood countertop, a custom wood-fired stone pizza oven and a Regal grill in a private wooded setting.
Beyond the bath and its outdoor shower lies a stone-walled courtyard where gravel and pavers surround a serene Japanese soaking tub. Double antique doors ensure privacy.
Surrounded by an elegant slate terrace, the inviting lap pool summons visions of sunny warm weather, stretching out languidly before giving way to enviable ocean views beyond.
the sunken championship tennis court
Accessed via a private road and secured by 18th- century Spanish gates, the 16.88-acre grounds begin with a meandering quartermile drive, which leads through acreage strewn with trees, fountains, gardens, and eye-catching statuary and sculpture.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BARTSCH © MMXVII Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material is based upon information which we consider reliable but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes including price or withdrawal without notice. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Real estate agents affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Equal housing opportunity.
