$5,495,000 165 Olive Mill Ln, Montecito

Climbing vines and lush foliage accent a serene, central courtyard, providing access to the main house and two guest suites. The gated estate, on approximately 1 private acre, is designed with the ideal layout for multiple guests. Contemporary style and sophistication are superbly met with comfort and ease in this chic lower village residence. Offering beautiful ocean and mountain vistas, the location is ideal - fantastically close to Montecito's shops and restaurants while peacefully tucked down a private drive off Olive Mill Lane.

Sun drenches the tastefully designed and updated living spaces, each opening to lush lawns, gardens and entertaining spaces. A deluxe dine-in kitchen, spacious dining room warmed by a fireplace, and large living room with wet bar make this home perfect for both intimate family gatherings and grand-scale entertaining.

French doors open from the dining room, encouraging outdoor living on the extensive terrace featuring a fire pit and al fresco kitchen. The Pebble Tek pool and infinity spa overlook breathtaking ocean vistas to the Southeast and the Santa Ynez mountains to the North.

In the main house, richly colored walls line the sensational master suite, with a sitting area or office and elegant bathroom. A second bedroom suite opens to a large, private patio and secondary lap pool, creating the perfect retreat for family or guests. Perched for ocean views, a second level loft-style office opens to a private rooftop deck.

A detached one-bedroom suite with a fireplace and full bathroom has direct access to the main pool area, and attaches to a generous laundry room. A second, detached affords privacy yet proximity to the main house. Beautifully appointed, the one-bedroom suite includes a kitchenette, full bathroom and private patio. This Montecito compound affords plentiful space for both family and guests.