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Just moments from Montecito's lower village, this historic English country manor sits on 1.8 private acres, with breathtaking ocean and mountain vistas. Built in 1929, the home exhibits a delicate balance of contrarian characteristics, . . . -
as floor-to-ceiling white paneling and large, ocean-view windows brighten dark oak floors, while state-of-the-art amenities compliment its cozy, traditional charm. The entryway serves as the heart of the home's public spaces, with immediate access to an encircling staircase, . . . -
a quaint, bright sitting room and a distinguished office with a fireplace and built-in bookcases. -
An oversized fireplace enlivens the large formal living room, which boasts beamed ceilings and French doors to the outdoor entertaining terrace. -
Nearby lies the lavish dining room, a fantastic space to sit down and enjoy views of the ocean beneath the property's manicured grounds. -
The country-style eat-in kitchen features a fireplace, butler's pantry and a temperature-controlled wine refrigerator. Just down the hall from the kitchen, a full guest suite with its own entrance offers overnight visitors private and sophisticated accommodations. -
Back in the main foyer, the encircling window-lined staircase leads up to the home's five bedrooms. The master suite boasts a large sitting room, an oversized fireplace, lovely terrace, full dressing room, open bathroom with dual vanities and awe-inspiring ocean views. -
Encompassed by pristine gardens, the estate's outdoor grounds present boundless entertainment for all ages. A handsome stone terrace overlooks the elegantly vast pool with an attached spa, several plush sitting areas, an outdoor fireplace, a large fire pit, and an abundant lawn that wraps around the estate. -
The epitome of balance between sanctuary and conviviality, the Croydon estate offers luxury with warmth, and antiquity with contemporary comfort.