"Built in 1922 by architect Carlton Winslow, this home, perched on 7 acres near the top of Hot Springs Road, stands out even in the rarefied world of Montecito real estate because of its elevation, stunning vistas and privacy. Tucked away behind wrought-iron gates and masses of mature trees, the property provides views of the surrounding countryside, coastline and Channel Islands."
"The mansion's heavily beamed dining room and main living areas have a baronial ambience. However, the oversize kitchen feels much more cottage-like with its low ceiling, small windows and cozy breakfast nook. Even though the property is elevated, it includes flat land. Terraced levels accommodate the tennis court and pool, Japanese gardens, lawns, a children's play area and part of a paddock, with a still-functional old stable."
"With its tumbling, connected pools, a bridge, pathways and plantings, statues and sculptures, the garden is a serene setting for the focal-point teahouse, which can be used as a restful retreat for meditation and yoga."
La Quinta, a Mediterranean-style mansion built in 1922 by architect Carlton Winslow, sits on 7 acres in Montecito and is listed for $29 million. Michael Douglas and Diandra de Morrell Douglas purchased the property in 1979 and divorced in 2000. De Morrell Douglas now sells the home after relocating to New York. The estate features baronial dining and living areas, a cottage-style kitchen, terraced grounds accommodating a tennis court, pool, Japanese garden, and stable. The couple relocated the swimming pool and added a pool house, while De Morrell Douglas later developed the Japanese garden with a teahouse for meditation and yoga. The property offers elevated positioning with views of countryside, coastline, and Channel Islands.
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