Today’s Real Estate feature on our website is quite happily taken by a magnificent property, a stunning French country estate. Located in California, between the mountains and the sea, within the exclusive Hope Ranch community, this exquisite 1995-built estate spans of 13 acres of land among two the most stunning parcels in Santa Barbara.
Privately enclosed, the property surrounds a wonderful French country-style residence. Passing through the stalwart gates, guests are able to travel past a barn and across a bridge over a quite stream, before they finally reach the grand motor court and porte-cochere. The exterior of the residence is decked with elegant stonework, while the courtyard’s cherry-on-the-cake is an elegant wishing well.
The impressive main residence boasts with stone fireplaces, inlaid oak flooring, pitch-beamed ceilings and French tiles. The magnificent living, the classy library and the den provide enough space for family time or enough privacy for two, if needed. The country kitchen is endowed with two walk-in pantries, a superb breakfast area and top notch appliances. In addition, there’s an interesting formal dining room, with picturesque courtyard access and romantic fireplace, alongside a wine cellar which can also be used as intimate dinner parties.
The master suite, found on the main floor, is gorgeously “assisted” by a lap pool and private spa, alongside a rose garden that shares breathtaking panoramic views of the surroundings. The classy, massive bedroom is knit to walk-in closets and large his and hers bathrooms. Furthermore, his bathroom adjoins a private lounge and fitness room, while her closet comes with laundry area and custom built-ins.
Tempted? Well, to be able to enjoy such luxury, your bank accounts need to be quite large – this particular estate is currently listed at $19.2 million. No wonder it comprises 10 bathrooms, 8 bedrooms and 13,500 square feet of living space. Well, of course, we could also mention the riding ring, two pools, tennis court, pool, house and horse stables – further reasons behind such a “demanding” price.
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