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Montecito properties offer Montecito estate parcel for sale after Tea Fire

Stephen Downarowicz — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:16:03 +0000

121 West Mountain Drive

Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Montecito estates acreage with ocean and mountain views

7 acre Montecito estate parcel adjoining Parma Park, separated by a babbling creek. Great horse property potential. Build your custom Montecito estate with guest house. Previous plans available for 4900 sq. ft. main structure and 1200 sq. ft. guest home. A rare opportunity to purchase this magical Santa Barbara real estate paradise!

Property Highlights

360 degree ocean, harbor, island, and mountain views
Possible main home of 4900 sf. and 1200 sf. guest home for custom Montecito Estate property
Serene setting with privacy and tranquility
Hike private trails and Parma Park
Extensive Italian masonry walls and stone work
Rare Montecito estate acreage, 7 acres total.
over 150 producing fruit, avocado and olive trees
Building envelope designated with tremendous views
6 minutes to Montecito Village or downtown Santa Barbara
Gated private road with true cobblestone drive

Property Description

Live on your own secluded knoll, with an ideal southern exposure, and unobstructed ocean, island, harbor and mountain views from sunrise to sunset, while enjoying the sanctuary, peace and quiet from your very own Montecito estate compound. Relish in serene privacy. Bask, in the sun, above the fog. Keep your horses on site.

Enjoy inspiring picturesque, mountain roads, while viewing the Pacific Ocean. Just out your front door, pick fruit and avocados out of your established orchard of over 150 fruiting trees. Process olives and lavender from the existing orchards. Hike down or ride your horses on your private trails to a babbling creek and, up the mountain to Parma Park. Lie on a hammock at night and watch the stars fall and the moon rise over the ocean.

Driving through an electric gated, stone wall entrance, off of West Mountain Dr, brings you to a private lane, an exclusive community of five properties. Your charming ridge top can have a 4,900 s.f main home and a 1,200 s.f guest house.

Enter 121 West Mountain Drive through a European style rock wall, into an olive orchard and lavender lined driveway. From there, it is 360 degree views. This prime location is extremely private yet only six minutes to Montecito Village or Santa Barbara. Potential abounds for more lawns, tennis court, pool, gardens or orchards and corals.

For Sale

$3,800,000

MLS#: 08-2616

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Montecito real estate records another large celebrity property sale in the Santa Barbara real estate market

Stephen Downarowicz — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:54:25 +0000

Another celebrity Santa Barbara real estate sale in Montecito CA has closed. From Monty Python fame, actor John Cleese’s horse ranch and home has finally sold after around a year on the market listed at $28 million. Reported to have sold for $16.5 million on June 12, 2008. The 15+ acre equestrian ranch in Montecito CA , in the Santa Barbara real estate market is a unique world class horse facility.

It is reported that the buyers is cellphone millionaire Craig McCaw, ex-husband to Wendy McCaw, current owner of the Santa Barbara News-Press. When their divorce was settled it was reported to be the largest in State of Washington’s history and one of the largest in the history of the US.

John Cleese, too, has also found marital bliss fleeting. He is no longer with his third wife, Alyce Faye Eichelberger, a psychotherapist. Probably the reason for the Montecito property sale.

This is yet another Santa Barbara real estate transaction among the affluent in the entertainment business in Montecito CA. Oprah Winfrey owns a large home in the Montecito real estate market place and has done exceeding well with it from an investment perspective. Read more about Oprah’s Santa Barbara real estate success here. Ellen Degeneres has also recently sold her Santa Ynez property for a tidy profit to purchase a Montecito residence which she sold just 2 years later for an additional winfall. The fact is that the Santa Barbara estates properties market from $2 million up, has sustained growth throughout this market with a +16% growth in median pricing to date for 2008. The Montecito properties market is up 18% this year alone. A statistic seldom reported in the main stream media.

Santa Barbara properties, privately offered Santa Barbara estates, Santa Barbara ocean front for sale, Montecito estates, and the signature property Santa Barbara properties market is one which requires well informed local expertise and knowledge, crucial to successful acquisition and sale of rare estates. Custom searches of Santa Barbara properties on the beach, Santa Barbara estates, Montecito properties for sale, Hope Ranch real estate, Carpinteria beach estates information and anaylsis of Santa Barbara CA homes for sale, is available at this site and http://www.RareEstates.com, a fine home sale transaction network, with specialized resources and knowledge of unadvertised Santa Barbara properties and qualified Santa Barbara estates property investors. For exclusive comprehensive analysis and information about Santa Barbara ocean front for sale, privately offered Montecito estates, Santa Barbara estates, or the Hope Ranch properties, inquire here.

Santa Barbara properties for sale, Montecito estates, Santa Barbara real estate search, are all here with just a click

Stephen Downarowicz — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:03:03 +0000

The customized Santa Barbara properties search in the left column on this page offer one click searches of virtually all Santa Barbara real estate for sale, pre-sorted by category updated daily. This is the most comprehensive, single source of Santa Barbara properties for sale on the internet, including Montecito properties, Santa Barbara properties, Hope Ranch real estate for sale, Summerland and Carpinteria properties, Goleta real estate, and Santa Ynez properties, all further sorted by property type and features such as Santa Barbara ocean front for sale, Santa Barbara view properties for sale, Montecito estates, and Santa Barbara Mesa properties. Simply click your preferred search and your there. You can then modify your Santa Barbara property search, save favorite Santa Barbara properties, and set up to automatically receive emails of properties that fit your search parameters the moment they come into the system. So you are the first to be alerted when a property of interest is for sale.

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Montecito properties for sale, 7 estate acres and charming cottage open today 2 PM to 4 PM.

Stephen Downarowicz — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:03:23 +0000

For Santa Barbara view properties for sale, this rare Montecito estates acreage on a private lane, with fantastic 360 degree panoramic island, harbor, city, ocean, and mountain views with incredible sunsets! The opportunity to create a magnificent Montecito estates property with a guest home, make this a unique value, as large Santa Barbara estates parcels this size are extremely rare. Live on your very own gated, secluded knoll, with ideal south exposure, and unobstructed views of Channel Islands, ocean, harbor and mountain views. Views of sunrise and sunset, enjoying the serenity, peace and quiet from your very own compound. Relish in the privacy of this secluded setting! Bask, in the sun, above the fog.

View more photos of this magnificent Montecito estate acreage here.

Cycle, walk, or jog inspiring picturesque, mountain roads, while viewing the Pacific Ocean. Walk out your front door, and pick fruit and avocados out of your very own established orchard of over 150 fruiting trees. Process olives and lavender from the existing orchards. Hike down your private trails to a babbling creek and, up the mountain to Parma Park. Lie on a hammock at night and watch the stars fall and the moon rise over the ocean.

Driving through a gated, stone wall entrance, brings you to a private lane, in an exclusive enclave. Your charming ridge top, California cottage is 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Enjoy a European style rock wall, into an olive orchard and lavender lined driveway. From there, it is 360 degree views. This prime location is extremely private yet only six minutes to Montecito Village or Santa Barbara. Potential abounds for more lawns, tennis court, pool, gardens or orchards. Situated on seven acres next to Parma Park, separated by a babbling creek. There is an approximate 1.4 acre+- development envelope, 16,000 sq. ft. +- main building envelope, and a 1200 sq. ft. +- accessory building envelope and existing conditions of approval with the city of Santa Barbara which will allow a 4900 sq. ft. +- main building and 1200 sq. ft. +- of additional structures. (Pending verification with Santa Barbara agencies). A rare opportunity to purchase this magical paradise!

Offered at $3.8 million. For more information about this privately offered Montecito estates parcel and home, contact us here. Your information is held in strict confidence.

Santa Barbara estates for sale market shows continued bullish trend with multiple offer sales

Stephen Downarowicz — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:45:07 +0000

This Santa Barbara 4 bedroom 3 bath home in Vintage Ranch, defines the Santa Barbara estates for sale market. In the Santa Barbara properties for sale market from $2 million up, the strength of home sales defy what has happened nationally. Monday, this property recently listed for sale recieved 4 offers and of course the property has now entered escrow. It was on the market for 4 days. With constant press of how soft the real estate market is and how cautious buyers are today, this Santa Barara property listed for sale for 4 days at $1,997,000 is now in a solid escrow and we are very certain its selling price will be over $2 million. And this is not an isolated case. There have been numerous reports of properties in the $2 million range recieving multiple offers and selling at or over asking price. We know first ahnd that this Montecito home for sale on Arcady Road recently sold with multiple offers.

It is very interesting how jaded the press is to negative news. While this bullish activity inside the Santa Barbara real estate market is not the national norm, it is and indication of encouragement and hope for areas less fortunate. The "smart" money it would seem is actally buying. They are buying things percieved as good values in stronger markets but they are buying. We definitely feel this is a leading indication that the bottom of this market is in and the general public will not realize if until the press has had a couple of quarters to analyze the statictics which won’t be reported until probably just in time for the presidential election. Being in the market place everyday we see are the first to see and report on this activity. Right now truely is the best time to buy.

Santa Barbara view properties for sale, offers rare opportunity to create a magnificent Montecito estate

Stephen Downarowicz — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:04:14 +0000

For Santa Barbara view properties for sale, this rare find is a fantastic Montecito estates level property on a private lane, with fantastic 360 degree panoramic island, harbor, city, ocean, and mountain views with incredible sunsets! With a charming gated cobblestone entrance, there are 6+ acres and a variety of plants, a producing fruit orchard as well as an established olive orchard. The original 1950’s cottage is full of country charm. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open beam ceilings, sky lights, and breathtaking views! The setting is peaceful and serene and ultra private. This is one of those magical Santa Barbara properties that are rarely on the market! The sweeping vistas of Santa Barbara harbor, islands and mountains in a private setting is truely a rare find. Possibility to create a magnificent Montecito estates property with a guest home make this a unique value as large Santa Barbara estates parcels this size are extremely rare. For more information about this privately offered Montecito estates parcel and home, contact us here. Your information is held in strict confidence.

Santa Barbara estates properties gain the Governor as new resident of exclusive Santa Barbara ranch development

Stephen Downarowicz — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:36:30 +0000

Santa Barbara estates for sale in Rancho Monte Alegre, ranch land estates, welcomes Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver as new owners of a 25 acre home site located in Carpinteria CA, in Santa Barbara County. This is a new Santa Barbara estates project and has its origins from historic ranchland acreage. The Schwarzenegger’s can live where ever they choose and, continuing a trend of affluent buyers from all over the world, they have chosen a Santa Barbara estates property, reported to have paid $4.7 million for the historic Santa Barbara estates home site, which is one of just 25 total in the Santa Barbara estates ranch land development of over 2800 acres, most of which is dedicated to open space in the Land Trust of Santa Barbara. This historic Santa Barbara ranch from the 1800’s, of several 1000 acres of beautiful arroyos, waterfalls and sweeping Santa Barbara view properties for sale, in a secluded development of only 25 private Santa Barbara estates, is a most unique offering even by Santa Barbara estates standards, with parcels of 20 acres up to 720 ranch land acres for sale in the Santa Barbara properties market area.

The Schwarzenegger’s home site allows a home of as large as 8,500 sq.ft. No homes less than 4,500 square feet are permissible in the project. There is one site permitted to have a 12,000 sq.ft. home. The considerable Santa Barbara development design CC&R’s establish what style of home one can build, landscape planning, and many other design features to conform to the oversight of Santa Barbara CA properties guide lines for new developments. www.RareEstates.com has identified this unique development of Rancho Monte Alegre as one of enduring future values within the Santa Barbara estates properties marketplace. www.RareEstates.com has aslo identified the below Santa Barbara ranch parcels available close by Rancho Monte Alegre ranch development as additional Santa Barbara ranch parcels to have the same enduring future values. Click here for property detail page.

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The Santa Barbara properties and signature estates market is one which requires well informed local knowledge that is crucial to successful acquisition and sale of these rare estate properties. Custom searches of Santa Barbara properties on the beach, Santa Barbara estates, Montecito properties for sale, Montecito estates, Hope Ranch real estate, Carpinteria beach estates information and anaylsis, are all available at http://www.RareEstates.com, a fine home sale transaction network, having specialized local resources and knowledge of unadvertised luxury properties and qualified Santa Barbara estates properties investors searching for property acquisition. For exclusive comprehensive analysis and information about Santa Barbara ocean front for sale, privately offered Montecito estates in the Montecito, Santa Barbara estates or the Hope Ranch properties marketplace, direct your inquiries here.

Perfect Santa Barbara contemporary home, majestic views, built with Green Building techniques

Stephen Downarowicz — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:58:02 +0000

This Montecito contemporary home for sale, built in state of the art Green Building techniques, perched on a knoll overlooking Santa Barbara beaches and the Santa Barbara Harbor to the south and the Santa Ynez mountains to the north, this one of a kind Montecito mini estate home on over 6 acres of private land is approximately 2100 sq ft with a 1000 sq ft patio with exceptional views that flows out and lives as part of the inside area. There is a detached separate guest house of 500 sq ft, and a detached garage of 500 sq ft. Lot is over 6 acres. Very private community. The main house has 2 bed, 2.5 bath, living, dining, kitchen, and dedicated media room (could be 3rd BR). The guest house has bedroom, bath, plus office/bed. A magnificient home, recently won a prestigious Green Building award. Very energy efficient and built with eco-sensitive materials. Privately offered, owners will consider a purchase price of $4 million. Click here to inquire.

The Santa Barbara unique estate and signature property market is one which requires well informed local knowledge that is crucial to successful acquisition and sale of these rare estate properties. Custom searches of Santa Barbara beach properties, estates, Montecito homes for sale or Hope Ranch real estate information are available at http://www.RareEstates.com, a fine home sale transaction network, having specialized local resources and knowledge of unadvertised luxury properties and qualified estate property investors searching for properties. For exclusive information about privately offered estate properties in the Montecito, Santa Barbara or Hope Ranch Marketplace, direct your inquiries here.

Hope Ranch real estate, Santa Barbara Ocean bluff top masterpiece. www.RareEstates.com dream selection

Stephen Downarowicz — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:03:21 +0000

Santa Barbara real estate has some of the finest homes and estate properties in the world. This Hope Ranch estate is a best of breed pick by www.RareEstates.com

This Santa Barbara ocean front estate property inside prestegeous Hope Ranch is a richistani dream. The property is set on an ocean front point above the beautiful Hope Ranch beach, a vista looking out to the Pacific and the Channel Islands, called Terra Bella. An inspired Italian villa of nearly 14,000 sq. ft. with sweeping ocean views on just under 3 acres of incredible landscape. With 10 bdrms, 6 stall garage, guest apt, a vinyard and stable area. This is another premier Santa Barbara signature property.

Oprah Winfrey’s Montecito CA home has appreciated well in a solid Santa Barbara California real estate market.

Stephen Downarowicz — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:01:36 +0000

Montecito, Calif:

Oprah Winfrey is a savy business woman, as demonstrated in her success as a media mogul. She shows the same business acumen in residential real estate with her acquisition of her Santa Barbara estates purchase in Montecito, a small affluent comunity included in the Santa Barbara real estate market area. Oprah paid $52 million in 2001 for the 23,000+ sq.ft. Montecito California home. A luxury Montecito estate in Georgian design. This Santa Barbara real estate gem is her California residence which she has named "Promised Land." The property was recently appraised at just under $85 million but our www.RareEstates.com estimate would be above $90 million based on other properties sold and now on the market in the Montecito California real estate marketplace. Oprah Winfrey is very guarded when it comes to the privacy of her home, situated on about 45 acres. At the Barack Obama fund raiser event she hosted, invited visitors were limousined in and restricted to specific areas on the property and not allowed inside the home. Photos were limited to professionally hired staff only. See all Montecito homes for sale in Oprah’s neighborhood now.

The Santa Barbara real estate market in the estate segment areas of Montecito real estate and Hope Ranch real estate combined for 2007 as compared to 2006, showed a 18.8% increase of median home prices, which continues a trend starting in 2000. 2008 compare to 2007 through August is up over 29%. The Santa Barbara estate marketplace has maintained its strength through the national downturn. The Santa Barbara real estate and unique signature property market requires well informed and invloved local expertise that is essential for the finding, successful acquisition, sale, and value analysis of rare estate properties. Custom searches of Santa Barbara beach properties, estates, Montecito homes for sale or Hope Ranch real estate information are available at http://www.RareEstates.com, a fine home sale transaction network, having specialized local resources and knowledge of unadvertised luxury properties and qualified estate property investors searching for properties. For exclusive information about privately offered estate properties in the Montecito, Santa Barbara or Hope Ranch Marketplace please direct your inquiries here.