Tuscany in Montecito
Built in 2000, the Villa Tra Le Querce, or the "Villa Among the Oaks" is quintessentially evocative of Tuscany and all of its old-world charm. As you enter through finely-wrought iron gates and approach the main courtyard, an exquisite Italian estate comes into view. Two acres of walled and landscaped gardens with pathways that meander to undulating views of ocean through sweeping oaks, are a transport to Italy. This secluded and yet centrally-located Giffin & Crane estate is enhanced with painstaking detail. A waterfall beside a bridge and creek leading to a Koi pond with a second waterfall, a romantic archway amid rich plantings, a gazebo built with stone from Italy, three fountains, richly manicured, grassy expanses, an outdoor dining terrace with a Santa Maria barbecue, and a charming fruit orchard, work to create a seamless and magical state of permanent vacation. The Tuscan villa includes four splendid bedrooms, six bathrooms, four fireplaces, and a three-car garage.
