Zen Retreat Welcome to 1159 Hill Road. Expertly designed in a contemporary island style, this tasteful home has all the underpinnings of excellence in a secluded, relaxed atmosphere that blends modern style with the quintessential Montecito lifestyle. Poised just a stone’s throw from the locally-famous Butterfly Beach, Hill Road is a world away, yet close to all the amenities that make it an A+ location. The luxurious Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel and Coral Casino, the soon-to-be world-class Miramar Beach Resort and Bungalows (set to open in the summer of 2017), and the shops and restaurants of Montecito’s Lower Village are all just moments away. A Natural Approach A gated entry leads to a Zen like garden. Lush bamboo and richly scented magnolias rest graciously beside indigenous coastal live oaks that lend shade and a calming aura to the property. The home’s exterior, an inspired piece of architecture, is composed of redwood and stone, built to perfectly match the surrounding grounds. Exquisite Touches Step inside and experience the seamless elegance of contemporary styling. The full splendor of this unique residence is realized upon arrival upstairs to the great room. A stacked-stone fireplace divides the kitchen, replete with top of the line appliances, from the living room, making entertaining effortless with an intimate yet airy feel. Graced with Douglas fir built-ins, Oak floors with radiant heat, and pitched ceilings, the ocean-view room is at once spacious and comfortable. Broad doors open from the great room to the lavish redwood deck, a perfect outdoor living space. The large picture window in the dining room frames treetop views and the private north facing deck is ideal for al fresco dining. The inspired master suite retains the open-air feel of the great room with a pitched ceiling, a large south facing picture window, and ocean views. Numerous custom built-ins add to the allure of the suite while the master bath continues its Balinese-inspired feel. A World Apart On the first floor, two bedrooms and bathrooms offer access to a redwood terrace overlooking the perfectly manicured gardens, hot tub and outdoor fireplace. An adjacent kitchenette is ideal for guests, complete with a fridge, icemaker, sink and ample counter space. Accessed off the redwood terrace, with its own private entrance, is a sunny room ideal for use as an office, game room, yoga studio or.... The ample 2-car garage, with plenty of room for storage, completes the lower level. Outdoors, direct access to Butterfly Beach is enjoyed via a gated footpath. After a day a the beach, wash off in the outdoor shower and cozy up next to the outdoor fireplace, surrounded by the lush tropical gardens. A place as original and beautiful as they come, Hill Road is a natural, and excellent, choice.