##### PERFECTLY SITED ON 10.4 ACRES OVERLOOKING A GROVE OF ANCIENT OLIVE TREES, THIS LANDMARK PROPERTY, FROM ITS INCEPTION TO ITS CURRENT EXISTENCE, HAS ENJOYED A STORIED AFFAIR WITH MONTECITO'S HISTORY.

Originally built in 1934 by the famed conductor Leopold Stokowski and known as "The Monastery," the property played host to the elite of the music industry and art world as well as numerous Hollywood legends. Lockwood de Forest-designed gardens further root the incredible estate's historic pedigree. Fast-forward to 2008: the property is re-imagined as a temple to indoor-outdoor living by renowned modern architect Barton Myers. A beautiful south-facing guest suite features wide ocean views while sliding walls enclose the two north-facing, en-suite bedrooms to create flexible spaces. The sumptuous master bedroom has glass walls on three sides and overlooks the garden and pool as well as ocean and canyon expanses. A cozy library at the other end of the house provides a retreat for quiet contemplation.The beautiful salt-water pool, completed in early 2016, adds a new dimension to outdoor living. In this incredible setting, it's as easy to envision vigorous morning laps as a relaxed moonlit dip.

**DETAILS** :

4 Beds



5 Baths




3,991 SF Living



2008 Built





10.4 Acres Lot