MONTECITO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A sprawling legacy estate that has been a Montecito landmark since 1910 is now available. Set on nearly four acres near the Upper and Lower Villages, the estate features a meticulous, artful restoration by Xorin Balbes, an award-winning designer and developer.
Balbes has amassed a celebrity following over the past 30 years for his focus on restoring architecturally significant properties with a blend of modern amenities and old-world character. The estate, which is known as Monte Arroyo, represents his 55th successful renovation in California.
Balbes is a noted philanthropist and co-founder of Global Vision for Peace, a nonprofit aimed at ending homelessness. In keeping with his emphasis on giving back, the estate was recently the site of a fundraising event for the United Way.
Monte Arroyo signifies a transformative wave sweeping through Montecito, reflecting Balbes’ focus on redefining the landscape of luxury along the Central Coast. As the writer of “SoulSpace,” which outlines his visionary development approach, Balbes redefines conventional living spaces, transforming them into ‘soulspaces’ that allow the soul to take flight while simultaneously being grounded in peace and feeling at home.
Monte Arroyo is a paradigm of Balbes’ design philosophy, a world of utter tranquility and peace that underscores the resurgence of luxury real estate in Montecito, setting new standards for opulent, yet soulful living. Located behind a long-gated driveway at 465 Hot Springs Road, the residence artfully blends old-world character with modern amenities.
Features include an approximately 13,560 square foot main home, a one-bedroom wellness pavilion and a guest house, all surrounded by lush, manicured gardens. A front entry courtyard, a magnificent lily pond and a waterfall set the stage for the refined interior, which has a bespoke gourmet kitchen, a state-of-the-art home theater, a 1500 bottle wine cellar and a beyond luxurious primary suite.
Classic architectural details include large fireplaces in many of the rooms, high ceilings, arched doorways and numerous large windows. Balbes tastefully modernized the kitchen with marble counters and Gaggenau appliances. Both the kitchen and the gallery-style hallway are illuminated by multiple skylights. The home theater is another highlight of Balbes’ contemporary approach, as it is open to a large walk-behind wet bar and adjacent to a wine room.
Soaring cathedral ceilings in the living room bring abundant light inside. An impressive dining room creates an elegant atmosphere for any occasion. A sophisticated office, a family room with dual walls of French doors that open to the park-like grounds and a spacious primary suite that surpasses every expectation bring the home into the modern era. Along with a private terrace, the primary suite includes a spa-like bath with a steam shower and two bespoke closets with custom Italian cabinetry.
“The property feels like a private botanical garden, as it is completely secluded and lined with mature, 150-year-old specimen trees, but it’s also convenient to everything in Montecito. This is one of many reasons why it surpasses new construction,” noted listing agent and Luxury Collection Director, Nancy Kogevinas of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.
Serene meditative pathways connect the main home to the resort-like pool, custom pickleball court and wellness pavilion, which features a dry sauna, massage space and gym/yoga studio. Avocado and citrus groves allow for a unique “estate-to-table” dining experience.
“Xorin is so talented. This estate is the penultimate of his vision and it has so much to offer that including a complete list would be prohibitively long,” added Kogevinas.
View the listing at https://www.bhhscalifornia.com/listing-detail/465-hot-springs-road-montecito-ca-93108_6200313, on the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties website. To schedule a showing or get the highest possible return on your Montecito estate, visit Kogevinas.com or call 805-450-6233.
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