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491 PIMIENTO LANE

MONTECITO, CA

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Completely renovated & reimagined by Xorin Balbes of XORIN HOMES
Behind High Walls, a Peaceful Upper Village Oasis Awaits
4 bedroom / 5 bathroom • 4,553
  +/-  Sq. Ft. (Source: Measured
ADU • Swimming Pool • Spa • Mountain Views

Offered at $8,750,000

A soulful restoration is now complete in the heart of Montecito's Upper Village. With privacy and tranquility at your fingertips this property was inspired by the view of the Santa Ynez Mtns & Tulum's bohemian-minimalism, and is a showpiece for indoor-outdoor living.

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Framing an oversized courtyard, the home is surrounded by the original water feature and fountains, and flanked by a swimming pool and plunge pool. The redesign included mirroring French doors in the main living spaces and adding windows throughout - the result an abundance of natural light flooding into every room. Seamlessly flowing between the kitchen, dining room, and living room, this versatile floor plan offers 2 ground floor ensuite bedrooms, each open up to multiple outdoor spaces; a primary suite upstairs with spectacular mountain views; plus, a separate ADU completed with a kitchen.

The property unfolds with subtlety and emotion inviting a peaceful connection to nature and defining Montecito living.

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FEATURES & AMENITIES

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YEAR BUILT: 1972

RENOVATION COMPLETE: 2022

BED/BATH:

MAIN: 3 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms (3 Full + 1 Half)

ADU:1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom

 

SQUARE FOOTAGE:

Main House: 3,838 +/- Sq. Ft. (Source: Measured)

ADU: 730 +/- Sq. Ft. (Source: Measured)

 

FLOOR PLAN: Two Stories

 

SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Montecito Union Elementary

Santa Barbara Jr. High

Santa Barbara Sr. High

 

RENOVATION HIGHLIGHTS:

All New Electrical and Plumbing

New HVAC

Raised Ceilings

All new Windows & Doors

Low Voltage Sound System

New Kitchen & Appliances

All New Bedroom Suites

Guest House converted to ADU

Pool, Gas Fire pit & Courtyard

Landscaping & Hardscaping

RESIDENCE

  • Entirely renovated property

  • Sprawling main rooms -  raised ceiling, exposed wooden beams, abundance of windows & french glass doors

  • 3 Bedroom En suites & ADU with Full Bathroom & Kitchen

  • Primary Suite upstairs with 2 full closets, soaking tub and private deck with Mountain Views

  • Large main living room with fireplace flanked with mirroring french doors leading to front and rear outdoor living spaces

  • Formal dining room

  • Large marble kitchen island with counter seating

  • All new Miele appliances

  • Butler's Pantry and Wet Bar

  • 2 outdoor entertaining/dining areas off the kitchen, one in front and one in rear

  • Perimeter of property lined with original water feature and fountains using recycled water

  • Mountain Views can be enjoyed throughout the property

  • Gated and fully fenced property

  • Original hand-laid, stone mosaic motor court

  • Oversized wooden doors at entry imported from Spain

  • Outdoor gas marble fireplace original Alhambra-query Stone

  • Original hand-carved wooden doors, custom gates and wooden beams accent the property both indoor and outdoor

FLOOR PLAN

PROPERTY OUTLINE

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DESIGN INSPIRATION

Join us in looking back at the vision and process that inspired this spectacular renovation from:

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"Pimiento Lane is a magicial piece of property, in that it is not like any other house I have seen in Montecito.

- Xorin Balbes, designer and developer

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Inspiration photo

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Inspiration photo

Inspiration photo

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“Luxury starts with how I feel. It then expresses itself in an authentic creation.”                                                 - Xorin Balbes, designer and developer

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Below is a selection of hand-picked materials used to craft the vision for the residence’s remodel.

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MAP

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