On one of Montecito’s most prestigious lanes and in the company of the area’s grand early-20th -century estates, “La Residencia” incorporates the finest elements of Mediterranean country properties in a masterpiece of craftsmanship and detail. An entrance graced by antique Italian gates leads to the grand Spanish brick and native stone motor court with its antique limestone fountain, 17th-century marble family crest, and unattached 3-car and attached 2-car garages. Features include antique fixtures and chandeliers, stone fireplaces, a master bedroom with dual baths, 2 en-suite bedrooms, a 2-bedroom guest wing with majestic views, upscale kitchen with attached informal dining/family room, formal dining room, grand living room, and library leading to an elegant courtyard, pool with fountains, cabana, terrace and manicured garden paths. Built to offer the best of modern amenities and masterful construction, “La Residencia” captures the romance of original European estates.
