Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

1140 E Mountain Drive, MONTECITO, CA 93108

New Listing
$21,950,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 9,711 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 244,372 Status: Active
Current Price: $21,950,000 List Date: 7/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Description

From its gated hillside location on nearly six acres, this distinguished estate showcases dramatic, sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands, offering an alluring convergence of serenity, seclusion, and exceptional craftsmanship. Originally designed by architect Don Nulty and substantially renovated by its current owners, the 9,700+ square-foot residence is beautifully appointed for both quiet respite and effortless entertaining. Throughout the property, desirable amenities abound, including a stunning infinity-edge pool, meticulously tended grounds, and a private shared well that sustains the estate's lush landscaping.

Supplements: An olive-lined drive winds along the hillside, gracefully introducing the motor court and stately front entrance. The home's thoughtful floor plan operates comfortably on a single level, flowing naturally between grand entertaining spaces and intimate retreats, while offering generous accommodations for family and guests on the upper and lower levels. Inside the front doors, arched openings frame the foyer and draw the eye immediately toward the ocean beyond. The living room is both impressive and inviting, anchored by an oversized marble fireplace. An adjacent formal dining room features sculptural pendant lighting and direct access to the south-facing terrace. The spacious kitchen offers striking design, custom cabinetry and abundant countertop space, high-end built-in appliances, and herringbone oak floors, with an adjoining breakfast area opening to an ocean-view patio. A cozy media room and a moody library with floor-to-ceiling built-ins and a fireplace offer more intimate spaces, while an office, a spacious laundry room, and an attached three-car garage complete the main level. Situated in its own wing of the home, the primary suite features dual en suite bathrooms of exceptional finish, dual custom walk-in closets, and views of the ocean and mountains. Two additional en suite bedrooms occupy the lower level, while an upper guest wing offers its own sitting room, ocean-view terrace, and en suite bath -- ideal for family or guests seeking their own retreat. Outside, a south-facing terrace and loggia surround a spectacular ocean-view infinity-edge pool. Multiple seating areas and an outdoor fireplace invite year-round enjoyment of the dramatic views extending to the Channel Islands and beyond. Below the pool and terraces, the expansive grounds unfold across the hillside in carefully tended gardens of roses, lavender, native plantings, fruit trees, terraced seating areas, and winding gravel paths -- all sustained by a shared private well. Located within a gated enclave of just three estates and yet just moments from Montecito's Upper Village, 1140 East Mountain Drive is a rare and irreplaceable offering above one of California's most beloved coastal communities.

More Information MLS# 26-2180

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: S10 Cross Street: Ashley Rd District: 10 - MONTECITO Street #: 1140 Dir: E Street Name: Mountain Street Suffix: Drive State: CA Postal Code: 93108 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 011-250-014

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $21,950,000 Price: 21950000 Begin Date: 2026-07-01 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 2002 Apx # Acres: 5.61 Main House SqFt: 9711 Source: Other/See Remarks Recurring Fees: No ADU: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 7 Total Full Baths: 6 Total Half Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 9711

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Cold Spring Junior High School: S.B. Jr. High School: S.B. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3 Deposit Type: $

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Cross Street is Ashley Rd on East Mountain Drive Geo Lat: 34.452619 Geo Lon: -119.648096

Condo/CO-OP/PUD

Association Fee: 0 Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Estate: 1 Custom Built: 1

Construction

Tri-Level: 1

Roof

Slate: 1 Other: 1

Foundation

Mixed: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Inside Entrance: 1 Attached: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 3

Pool Features

Pool: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Hot Tub: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Drought Tolerant LND: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1 Terrace: 1

Location/Topo

Combo: 1 Mountain: 1

View

Ocean: 1 Mountain(s): 1 Panoramic: 1 Islands: 1

Rooms

Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1 Lbry/Study: 1 Media Room: 1 Office: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining Area: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Pantry: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1 Skylight: 1 Wet Bar: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Double Oven: 1 Gas Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Tankless Water Heater: 1 Washer: 1 Wtr Softener/Owned: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1 Patio: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

Mont Wtr: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

E-1: 1 Other: 1

Reports Available

Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 Well: 1 Septic: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1 Blinds: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Estate; Custom Built Construction: Tri-Level Roof: Slate; Other Foundation: Mixed Exterior: Stucco Patio and Porch Features: Terrace; Patio Open View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Islands Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Lbry/Study; Media Room; Office; Primary Bedroom Dining: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Pantry; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Skylight; Wet Bar Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s); Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Gas Stove; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): LR; Patio; Primary Bedroom Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Pool Features: Pool Zoning: E-1; Other Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Well; Septic Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None

Room Information

Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Primary Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5
Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026
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