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La Pumada, designed circa 1929 by renowned architect, Reginald Johnson (Montecito's Biltmore Hotel and the Clark Estate) rests on nearly 5 private and quiet acres with sweeping ocean, island and mountain views. -
In the very heart of Montecito's Golden Quadrangle, this priceless estate offers a grand main residence, two enchanting guest houses, a detached office, tennis court, party pavilion, swimming pool, garages for 8+ cars and gardens originally designed by Lockwood deForest. -
The seemingly endless entry drive weaves around the property's orchards, rose gardens, magnolias and mature specimen trees before landing in the home's large motor court, which showcases the Italian Villa. -
Inside, an old world, European feel permeates each room, with original tile pavers and gleaming oak floors underfoot, . . . -
magnificent hand-stenciled and beamed ceilings above,. . . -
and gorgeous windows welcoming the sunlight. Marble and plaster details balance out clean lines and open spaces, creating a beautiful blend of decoration and airiness. -
The entry foyer leads onto the main gallery, which skims the living spaces, remaining open to and connecting with each room. -
The living and dining rooms, sunroom . . . -
and library with glorious southern exposure, enjoy breathtaking views of Montecito's coastline and the Channel Islands. -
Looking south from the loggia, one eyes a formal and classical lawn that steps down to a large elliptical pond with a jet of water in the center, reminiscent of the 1920's. Bordered on the east and west side is an oak forest, all looking out on a panorama of the ocean and islands beyond. -
The remodel in progress will finish a top-of-the-line kitchen, an atrium-like breakfast room surrounded by oak trees, and a spacious sun-filled family room overlooking the spectacular vistas. -
Also to be completed, a new lower level—accessed both by elevator and staircase—will offer a theater with stadium seating, a wine cellar with a romantic dining area, a Billiards room, and sound recording studio. -
Upstairs, the master suite encompasses its own wing, including a sitting room with a fireplace & coffee bar, and luxuriously expansive his-and-hers bath and dressing rooms. The bedroom itself stretches out in front of a classic terrace that garners the property's premiere views. Double corner fireplaces bring warmth both into the room and onto the terrace. -
A large upstairs sitting room with an awe-inspiring view terrace and three additional bedrooms on the top floor enjoy mountain or ocean views, while staff quarters—complete with two bedrooms and a bath-- occupy the other end of the home. -
The main house will soon offer an attached three-car garage with a two-bedroom apartment suite above. Two additional, unbelievably charming guesthouses sit privately away from the house; -
the first--with its own gated entrance, driveway, and address—has a two-car garage; the second offers a three-car garage, deep enough to accommodate limousines. -
The grounds will soon include a first-class tennis court, pool, and an exquisite party pavilion with changing rooms and baths, and complete with reflective pools on either side. -
Antique and yet modern in all of the right ways, La Pumada brings a historical, Italian Villa presence into the heart of coastal California, blending the two styles seamlessly and sophisticatedly into one. -
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