Contemporary

1522 E MOUNTAIN Drive

Santa Barbara , CA 93108

MLS#: 15947029

$7,495,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 15947029
Listing provided by: Sotheby's International Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 years ago
On site: 10 years ago
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Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

2

Year Built

1983

Sq.Footage

6,668

Location Location! Nearly a straight shot up San Ysidro Rd from the upper village of Montecito, this spectacular ocean view gated Paul Gray home sits majestically on the hillside with unhindered views of the Channel Islands. The property is secluded yet incredibly easy to access and a short walk to the San Ysidro Ranch. Pull into the vast gravel motor-court and enjoy the unique and dramatic setting. The home features a large 15 foot ceiling living room with large glass doors opening to ocean views and expansive patios. There is a formal entry hall, a modern kitchen, and a beautiful formal dining room that opens to outdoor ocean view patios. There are 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Two of the 5 bedrooms and a bath are in a separate private guest suite. The ocean view master is on the main level, the large recreation/screening room and two en suite bedrooms are located on the lower level. The home has an elevator, a koi pond, Large gardens, and room for a pool.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Parking

    Attached

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    See Remarks

  • View

    Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Valley, Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Contemporary

Price

  • Sales Price

    $7,495,000

  • Sq. Footage

    6, 668

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,124

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

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Location Location! Nearly a straight shot up San Ysidro Rd from the upper village of Montecito, this spectacular ocean view gated Paul Gray home sits majestically on the hillside with unhindered views of the Channel Islands. The property is secluded yet incredibly easy to access and a short walk to the San Ysidro Ranch. Pull into the vast gravel motor-court and enjoy the unique and dramatic setting. The home features a large 15 foot ceiling living room with large glass doors opening to ocean views and expansive patios. There is a formal entry hall, a modern kitchen, and a beautiful formal dining room that opens to outdoor ocean view patios. There are 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Two of the 5 bedrooms and a bath are in a separate private guest suite. The ocean view master is on the main level, the large recreation/screening room and two en suite bedrooms are located on the lower level. The home has an elevator, a koi pond, Large gardens, and room for a pool.

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