Property Attributes
- MLS#26689399
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySanta Barbara
- CitySanta Barbara
- Area Montecito
- NeighborhoodPepper Hill
- Zip93108
- Style
- Year Built2003
- Price$ 15,500,000
- Bedrooms7
- Full Bathrooms8
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage8600
- Lot Size1.02 Acres
Data Source:
California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Property Description
Floating above the Pacific with sweeping ocean-to-island views, this Montecito estate commands one of Pepper Hill's most breathtaking vantage points. Perched atop Montecito's coveted Pepper Hill enclave, this extraordinary estate commands sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and Santa Ynez Mountains from one of the area's most elevated and private vantage points. Set on approximately 1.02 acres, the ~8,600-square-foot residence offers 7 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and 2 half baths, thoughtfully designed for both grand-scale entertaining and refined everyday living.Rich in history, the property occupies land once part of the original Pepper Hill estatedeveloped in 1916 by industrialist David Benton Jones and designed by renowned architect David Adler with landscape architect Edward H. Bennettimbuing the home with a rare sense of legacy and place. Today, the residence embraces Montecito's signature indoor-outdoor lifestyle, with expansive terraces, balconies, and entertaining spaces framing breathtaking ocean-to-mountain vistas, including views of Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa Islands.The grounds are both whimsical and timeless, featuring a pond, water wheel, garden structures, and limestone patios embedded with ancient marine fossilssubtle reminders of the land's geological history. Positioned on decomposed granite terrain known for its natural stability, the property offers a unique blend of beauty and resilience.Located just minutes from Montecito's Upper and Lower Villages and in close proximity to Highway 101, Pepper Hill is one of the area's most exclusive hillside communities, defined by one-acre minimum parcels, architectural individuality, and limited turnover. As a rare offering within this storied enclave, the estate captures the essence of Montecito livingprivacy, history, and unparalleled coastal views.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Listed $17,500,000 |
| 5/18/2026 | 4$16,850,000 |
| 8/10/2026 | 8$15,500,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 8600 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Other |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Appliances | Built-In,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer |
| Zoning | 2-E-1 |
| HOA Fee | 214.41 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Rear Porch,Front Porch |
| Pool Features | Heated,In Ground |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Security Gate,Gated Community,Smoke Detector(s) |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| View | Bay,City Lights,Hills,Mountain(s),Ocean,Water |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Community Features | Gated |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Monthly |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | true |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | Pepper Hill |
| Full Baths | 8 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Standard |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Sycamore Canyon to Woodley Rd |
| City | Santa Barbara |
| Entry Location | Main Level |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| Open Parking Spaces | 12 |
| MLS Area | MCTO - Montecito |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 44431 |
| Spa Features | Heated,In Ground |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Lease Considered Y/N | false |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Other |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | SANTA BARBARA |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Breakfast Bar,Eat-in Kitchen,Jack and Jill Bath,Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Carpet,Stone,Wood |
| Furnished Y/N | Unfurnished |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Laundry Features | Inside |
| Total Bedrooms | 7 |
| LivingAreaSource | Other |
| Total Baths | 10 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Koi Pond |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Door-Multi,Driveway,Garage,Gated |
| Total Parking | 15 |
| Lot Size Area | 44431 |
| Spa | true |
| Building Area Total | 8600 |
| Lot Size Acres | 1.02 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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