$6,996,000

1493 Sycamore Canyon Road, Montecito, CA 93108

  • 5 beds |
  • 8 baths |
  • 4,958 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 2006
  • Property Lot Size Icon5,911sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 3 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $1,411/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Welcome to ''Villa Bellatorre,'' a remodeled Montecito estate where old-world romance, modern luxury, and effortless indoor-outdoor living come together in a private canyon setting. Through private gates, across a custom bridge, and up a secluded drive, this Montecito sanctuary feels transported from the European countryside. Set on approximately 1.45 lush acres in one of the area's most private canyon settings, the estate offers nearly 6,000 square feet of refined living space. The property includes a 4,958-square-foot main residence with five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, along with a pool house, detached studio, and poolside cantina designed for entertaining and flexible everyday living. Inside, a dramatic tower-style entry sets the tone for the home's Mediterranean character, blending Spanish Colonial-inspired stucco walls, red clay tile rooflines, arched openings, wrought-iron balconies, lantern-lit entries, and natural stonework. Custom built in 2006 and updated in 2025, the residence captures the soul of an old-world European villa while embracing a distinctly Montecito indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Most bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, and nearly every room opens to the outdoors through garden patios, balconies, or terraces. The chef's kitchen showcases custom walnut cabinetry, quartzite slab countertops, Newport Brass fixtures, and hand-painted Walker Zanger tile, while fireplaces, arched doorways, stone accents, and curated finishes create warmth and timeless livability throughout. Outdoors, the estate unfolds like a private resort, with meandering pathways, mature landscaping, more than 250 avocado, citrus, and fruit trees, and tranquil garden terraces framed by the natural beauty of Sycamore Canyon. The grounds, bridge, pool hardscape, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry rooms, pool house, and cantina have all been enhanced. A pool and spa, rebuilt pool house, outdoor cantina/bar, patios, and creekside access invite relaxed afternoons, alfresco gatherings, and quiet moments surrounded by nature. The detached studio, complete with a mini kitchen and full bath, offers versatility as a guest suite, home gym, wine room, creative retreat, or private office. Complete with a detached 3 car garage and a setting that feels worlds away yet remains minutes from Montecito's Upper and Lower Villages, Downtown Santa Barbara, and the coast, Villa Bellatorre is a special sanctuary where timeless design, modern comfort, and natural beauty come together.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
May 26, 2026
Data Last Updated:
July 6, 2026 at 3:16AM
Listing Office:
Douglas Elliman of California : 949-270-0440
Listing Agent:
Jason Streatfeild : 805-280-9797
MLS ID:
OC26113672
  • General: Separate/Formal Dining RoomPantry
  • Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeRefrigerator
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupIn Kitchen
  • A/C: See Remarks
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: Family RoomLiving RoomFireplace
  • General: BarbecueGuest HouseShed(s)Private
  • Style: MediterraneanSpanish
  • Other Structures: Guest HouseShed(s)Patio
  • Pool: Private
  • Parking: BoatDetached CarportRV Access/ParkingParking spaces: 3
  • Roofing: Tile
  • General: Stucco2Slab
  • HOA Amenities: 0.0
  • Originating MLS: CRMLS_CRM
  • School District: Other
  • County: Santa Barbara
  • Zoning: 019320014
  • View: Mountain(s)View
  • Fencing: Security
  • Utilities: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: CRMLS_CRM

This listing courtesy of Jason Streatfeild , Douglas Elliman of California

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