Located in the prestigious Upper East within walking distance to the Santa Barbara Mission and neighboring parks is the stunning Villa Firenze. Built in the early 1900's, the estate was a center of music and the home of American composer, Mildred Couper. Fully restored by current owner and green designer, Angela Marasco Gresser, this approximately 6000 s/f residence artfully harmonizes the beauty and elegance of its original architecture with contemporary design. Her unique restoration incorporates passive solar, radiant heating, skylights, ample ventilation, and other sustainable products and technologies. The 23 rooms include a grand living room with 18' high ceilings and original fireplace, a spacious dining area, gourmet kitchen with breakfast room, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half-baths, solarium, gym, media room, and 2 separate offices.
