663 Lilac Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

$12,500,000

Welcome to Lilac Manor, a stately Cape Cod home nestled on Montecito's most coveted street. This magnificent estate is set on 2.04 acres of fertile soils with private walking trails, a dry rock creek, & incredibly well-maintained gardens filled with mature trees & rare plants that bloom year round. Step… Read More across the motor court into the grand foyer with inlay hardwood floor, you will be greeted by an elegant living room with breathtaking views of the manicured grounds to the ocean & islands beyond. The living room offers soaring double height ceilings surrounded by a library on the upper level for cozy lounging or quiet reading. Oversized french windows & doors perfectly frame the tranquil gardens, offer an abundance of natural light, & provide a seamless flow to the covered porches outside . The well-appointed floor plan offers grand-scale public rooms, with handcrafted millwork and stunning red oak floors throughout. The open kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, including a double-wide Gaggenau fridge/freezer, a huge center island with natural quartzite countertop, and overhead skylights. It opens directly to the formal dining room and family room - perfect for entertaining. The primary suite occupies an entire wing on the second floor, and is outfitted with a beautiful sitting area with fireplace and private ocean-view balcony, a dressing room with wet bar, and dual walk-in closets and bathrooms. Two additional ground floor bedroom suites and a lower level office/recreational area complete the main residence.Outside, the verdant gardens boast a variety of amenities and luxuries, including a charming storybook one-bedroom cottage, and a studio apartment above the garage with private driveway. Additional outdoor amenities include a sparkling crescent-shaped pool with built-in spa, entertainment decks, and an outdoor kitchen under a wisteria-covered dining pergola. Meandering paths lead you through lush plantings and tree canopies to the lower-level with a tree house, vegetable bed, secret garden in the woods, and the dry creek.Hidden from the road behind mature vegetation, Lilac Manor's privacy is assured with three gated entries and its location on a peaceful lane tucked away in Montecito. Conveniently situated near Montecito Upper Village shops, restaurants, and Birnam Wood Golf Club, this estate offers serenity with breathtaking ocean vistas and is a true garden lover's paradise. Read Less

Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 21, 2024

Property Type

Home/Estate

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

6,630

Lot Size

2.04 Acres

Year Built

1940

MLS Number

24-2328

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Refrigerator", "Built-In Gas Range", "Disposal", "Dryer", "Gas Stove", "Microwave", "Washer"

Building

Built in 1940, Living Area: 5,659, Construction Materials: "Wood Siding", Building Area Total: 6,630, Architectural Style: "Cape Cod"

Cooling

Cooling Included, Cooling: "Central Air"

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Pool", "Deck", "Patio Covered", "Hot Tub", "Lawn", "Wooded", "Yard Irrigation T/O"

Fireplaces

Features: "Primary Bedroom", "2", "LR"

Floors

Flooring: "Hardwood", "Tile"

Garage

Attached Garage, 2 garage spaces

Laundry

Features: "Laundry Room"

Lot

Square Feet: 88,862, Features: "Level", Area: 2.04, 2 acres

Parking

Features: "Gar #2", "Interior Access", "Attached"

Property

Zoning: Other, View: "Mountain(s)", "Islands", "Ocean", "Wooded", Parcel Number: 007-140-002, Other Structures: "Studio", "ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)", "Shed(s)"

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