Listed by Bonnie Gausewitz with Seven Gables Real Estate 714-746-7173

This breathtaking Montecito style estate with unparalleled craftsmanship set on 1.2 acres of grounds is offered for the first time since it was meticulously constructed. Only a handful of properties in Lemon Heights have been landscaped to such a degree with natural stone covering expanses of terraced grounds, vine covered patios warmed by a stone fireplace, a lighted tennis court, pebbled pool & spa, mature live oaks, putting green, an orchard of sweet smelling citrus and avocado trees. The main house is a sprawling ranch with 5355 square feet on one level. Both elegant and rustic, rough sawn ceilings & walls of glass marry the interior with the exterior seamlessly. Rarely seen finishes of hand-hewn parquet flooring & rough-sawn ceilings along with walls & walls of glass from which to enjoy views of the luxe hotel-like grounds only begin to define the elegance & investment that went into creating this stand-alone property. Inviting spaces include grand entry & foyer, enormous living room with fireplace, beamed ceiling & walls of glass. An adjacent library is warmed by a brick fireplace & offers bookcases & a wet bar. Curated iron chandelier & sconces adorn the formal dining room along w/ paneled walls, built-in china storage & a courtyard w/ fountain. A fabulous family room & pub-style game room are complete with vintage pool table, full bar & stunning fireplace and naturally flow into the breakfast room w/ unobscured views of the resplendent grounds. Sage-colored stone counters, furniture quality cabinetry and vaulted ceiling w/ skylights highlight the kitchen which includes a center island, gas cooktop, dual ovens, oversized Subzero refrigerator/freezer and desk. Four spacious ensuite bedrooms include the primary suite encircled in glass, oodles of closet space, dressing room vanity & luxury bath where TV can be enjoyed from the spa tub. Two of the additional bedroom suites are fit for royalty while the 4th has a private entrance & walls of built-ins perfect for a teen room or live in help. Plus laundry/ craft room, dog washing station, powder bath, storage room, new HVAC, water heaters, attic insulation. A rare-find, the quintessential Guest House (463 SF) is complete with a gorgeous bedroom w/ beamed ceiling, bath & sitting room. The 3 car garage is accessed though electronic gates w/ loads of room for additional cars. This exceptionally special property is on the market for the very first time since it was meticulously built and lovingly maintained.