One could easily mistake this Mediterranean villa for a grand property set along the Italian Riviera: Sea air, towering cypress and a driveway lined with olive trees.
The hilltop estate has near 22 acres of grounds that includes a massive avocado orchard that dots … [+]
Yet the location is not coastal Liguria but Montecito, an affluent community in Southern California known as the American Riviera. Enjoying panoramic vistas of the ocean and sheltering mountains, the nearly 22-acre estate is surrounded by colorful formal gardens that give way to an avocado orchard.
Called Villa Di Serenita, the property has taken classic Umbrian-inspired architecture and adapted … [+]
Villa Di Serenita has taken classic Umbrian-inspired architecture and adapted the structure and systems to suit the California lifestyle. Designed by Michael DeRose and built by Michael Noonan Construction, a timeless ambiance has been created through the use of arches, groin-vaulted ceilings and intricate stone and marble work. Functionally, the residence includes such modern luxury must-have items as a wine cellar, smart home system, elevator and electric vehicle charger.
The property soaks up the surrounding panoramic vistas of the ocean and sheltering mountains
A stone motor court with a fountain sits at the entrance to a partially walled courtyard embellished with sandstone columns, hedges and plantings. Beyond the front door entry is an ornate main hallway with high ceilings and a loggia with arched windows taking in whitewater views.
The use of arches, groin-vaulted ceilings and intricate stone and marble work give the interior a … [+]
The main floor living spaces open to stone terraces. A vaulted beamed ceiling and Italian marble fireplace adorn the living room. Another marble fireplace sits in the formal dining room, which has a groin-vaulted ceiling and arched French doors that open to a dining terrace. Nearby is a roomy center island kitchen and charming family room.
The grand residence was designed by Michael DeRose and built by Michael Noonan Construction.
A library, media room, dual offices and a lookout tower are among other living spaces. Interior details include walnut beams, Venetian plaster walls and Italian marble and walnut floors.
The roomy center island kitchen flows into the ocean-view family room.
The main level primary suite has an intricate coffered ceiling, marble fireplace, dual closets and private terrace.
Interior details include walnut beams, Venetian plaster walls and Italian marble and walnut floors.
Four of the five bedrooms are in the 7,112-square-foot main house along with four full bathrooms and a powder room. The 1,005-square-foot guesthouse features a living and music room, kitchenette, one bedroom and two full bathrooms.
Towering cypress frame ocean views from the formal garden.
A swimming pool with a stone terrace completes the grounds.
Thoughtful living spaces, both big and small, can be found indoors and out.
The Riskin Partners Estate Group of Village Properties is representing 550 Freehaven Drive, which is priced at US $21.75 million.
The property includes a large swimming pool and a 1,005-square-foot guesthouse.
The property at 550 Freehaven Drive is listed with the Riskin Partners Estate Group of Village … [+]