$11,950,000 600 Cima Vista Ln, Montecito

Recently built, this picturesque country villa designed by acclaimed architect Marc Appleton, is magnificently poised on 11 + acres. Offering valued seclusion, this rare enclave is sited off a private gated road and gently nestled within a verdant setting behind privacy gates. A winding driveway delivers you to a two-story Mediterranean style residence consisting of five-bedroom suites and five and one half bathrooms. Encompassing nearly 8,000 sq.ft., the home presents living spaces that masterfully blend elegance with rustic charm, while providing serene ocean and pastoral hillside views from most every room.

Stepping through the custom iron and glass front door and into a dramatic 2-story entryway, one immediately notices some of the homes’ elegant appointments such as hand hewn ceiling beams, imported fireplace mantels from France and forged iron wall sconces. An elegant formal dining room with fireplace can graciously accommodate 12 or more guests. Gourmet chefs will appreciate the professional eat-in kitchen featuring an array of Viking stainless steel appliances as well as fine custom cabinetry with opulent Carrera marble countertops and a huge center island for food preparation. A family room with fireplace is located adjacent to the kitchen and offers direct access to the backyard and pool area. An expansive outdoor covered loggia with large fireplace and radiant floor heating is ideal for family gatherings and entertaining, even on the coolest of evenings.

The romantic master suite with sitting area and fireplace is complimented by a sumptuous master bathroom featuring imported Thassos white marble, double vanities, gorgeous freestanding bathtub, enormous steam shower and radiant floor heating. His and her walk-in closets each with wardrobe islands rounds out this wonderful retreat.

Superbly appointed with exquisite details and finishes throughout, the estate includes a 3-bay garage at the main house, a separately accessed 800+- sq.ft. one bedroom guesthouse with fireplace and 2-bay garage, pool and spa, outdoor grill station, underground temperature controlled wine cellar, sound and security systems, all in a maturely landscaped setting, yet only minutes to the quaint “Upper Village” of Montecito.