Sharing a lineage with the same architect behind Madison Square Garden, the Washington Arch and the Vanderbilt and Astor mansions, Montecito’s historic Carriage Estate has hit the market, listed for $22,750,000.
Constructed in 1895 by renowned architect Stanford White, this one-of-a-kind estate is constructed with full-cut heart redwood—a material impossible to replicate in this day—as well as hard maple, Douglas fir and oak. Freshly remodeled to blend old with new, the home encompasses 9,905 square feet across 1.65 acres with five bedrooms and five full plus three half-bathrooms.
Wind over a storybook bridge and down a tree-lined lane, past double gates and beyond the two circular driveways lined with hand-cut Italian curbing stone to arrive at the front door of this impressive historic architectural rarity. Once inside, countless windows frame stunning treetop views of the grounds and the Santa Ynez Mountain range.
The Danish Vipp kitchen features Miele appliances and stainless steel countertops. Other notable features include a library, great room with soaring 18-foot ceilings, a bar room, elevator and a secret bookshelf door that leads to the upstairs primary bedroom.
Outside among the expansive grassy lawns, olive trees and large patios lies the 1,000-square-foot guesthouse, complete with an ensuite bedroom, living room and kitchen. A reflective pond, fire pit, garden and bocce ball court complete the luxurious backyard.
Eric Haskell of the Agency holds the listing.