Property Description
Belle Époque. The beginning of a distinctive period. A beautiful era.

Belle Époque, Montecito’s first atelier style residence, boasts a new intelligent style of design and architecture informed by European decorative traditions and yet intent on breaking the rules. Foremost it is based on a considered and deep understanding of the way people live. The whole of this home, "Belle Époque" represents this understanding. It is characterized by an obsessive attention to detail, by use of only the finest materials, by combining the old with the new, and by layering one element a top another. The atelier style demands light and color freshness. These ideals are woven together with a thread of continuity to create Belle Époque.

The esteemed team behind the creation of this 12,000 square foot home spent four years of tremendous planning, research and analysis to determine how people truly live day to day. The key to the success of Belle Époque is its layout. Masterfully built to maximize the views of the ocean, mountains, Ortega Ridge, hillside farms, and the lush landscape, sublime architecture is at harmony with its surroundings—virtually beckoning the outdoors in.

Every room is abundantly filled with light, each co-existing and cooperating with one another, seemingly painted by a Santa Barbara sunset. Formal and informal spaces come together while still acknowledging their dual purposes. Separate and yet equal. Perfectly sized.

The formal living room is exquisitely large enough for entertaining and yet encourages everyday use. Opposed to the straight hard grid of most, the French door panes are softly curved and undulating. They are gentle to the eye, original in their interpretation, and act as a window to repeat through architectural detail the undulating horizon of Ortega Ridge and the Pacific beyond. Such is obsessive attention to detail.

The dining room is thoughtfully designed for dining in the round, so all guests may see and talk with one another. French doors open to the vast terrace and views.

East-facing, the breakfast room is a serene space to enjoy the morning sun and ocean views.

Ideal living for today’s family is found in the great room comprised of the kitchen, breakfast room and family room. Exquisite details combine to create elegant comfort.

Designed in a traditional English style, the conservatory features custom gothic style windows and doors, Carrera marble flooring and thresholds and motorized windows.

Off the conservatory and steps from the pool and spa, this room offers a host of possibilities: perhaps a game room or pool cabana. Similar to the other public spaces, French doors open to the grounds and unstoppable views.

Upstairs, close the doors to the master bedroom suite and a private new world emerges. Envious ocean views beckon.

Belle Époque is purposefully non-imposing. The atelier style is found and not obvious. It does not say "here I am”, but rather "here I have been". The sublime architecture with its multi process faux paint finish and hand-cast brick surrounds majestically awakens from the land. Spectacular fixtures, materials and objects are seamlessly blended together in the most considered ways. Antique light fixtures, tiles, glass mosaics, refurbished bath fixtures, old stone tops and exquisite reclaimed antique oak flooring create a historic back drop for up to date living.

Sited atop nearly three perfectly planned acres, the landscaping takes advantage of every square foot. There are surprises throughout the property and the landscape unfolds as a story with senses of wonder and the unexpected. A formal garden lined with antique garden ornaments, several large family lawns, the spectacular redwood forest area, the meditation garden, the wildflower meadow, the pool, and the spa are connected by walkways, as if a series of outdoor rooms to delight the observer. Strewn amongst the landscape are "object d’arts" and classical sculptures placed to demand reflection and pause. The layered landscape seeks you to come, to see and to bask in the Montecito sun. Nature is revealed.

Belle Époque is a special home built of impossible quality, created by impeccable craftsmen, boasting enlightened beauty and exquisitely executed. The connoisseur will see, understand and appreciate this, their life made easier by years of meticulous planning.