779 Ayala Lane, MONTECITO, CA 93108
$29,950,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
8
Baths:
10
Square Footage:
10,619
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
69,260
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$29,950,000
List Date:
9/14/2026
Last Modified:
9/30/2026
Description
Ravenscroft, one of George Washington Smith's most fabled estates, is a masterwork of 1920s Spanish Revival architecture. Commissioned by the incomparable Peggy Ravenscroft, this enchanting 1.59-acre Montecito villa blends theatricality and elegance with timeless grandeur. From the 52-foot stage-inspired living room to lush gardens, a guest house, wine cellar, pool, tennis court, and hidden surprises, Ravenscroft is an architectural legacy reimagined for modern life. Painstakingly restored and richly layered in history, this landmark estate is ready to write its next chapter.
More Information MLS# 26-3075
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: R10
Cross Street: Ashley Road
District: 10 - MONTECITO
Street #: 779
Street Name: Ayala
Street Suffix: Lane
State: CA
Postal Code: 93108
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 013-220-011
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $29,950,000
Price: 29950000
Begin Date: 2026-09-14
Status: Active
Property Information
Year Built: 1922
Apx # Acres: 1.59
Main House SqFt: 7525
Other Structures SqFt: 3094
Source: Other/See Remarks
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 8
Total Bathrooms: 10
Total Full Baths: 9
Total Half Baths: 1
Total SqFt.: 10619
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Cold Spring
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %
COE: ASAP
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Directions: From Sycamore Canyon Rd, turn right on Ashley Road. Continue to Ayala Lane.
Geo Lat: 34.445576
Geo Lon: -119.656137
Condition
Excellent: 1
Style
Mediterranean: 1
Spanish: 1
Estate: 1
Construction
Two Story: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Foundation
Raised: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Detached: 1
Pool Features
Pool: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
SPA-Outside: 1
Sauna: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Built-in BBQ: 1
Lawn: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Drought Tolerant LND: 1
Artificial Turf: 1
Bocce Ball: 1
Manicured Gardens: 1
Other Buildings
Other: 1
Location/Topo
Level: 1
Combo: 1
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Fencing
Fenced: ALL: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Setting: 1
Rooms
Other: 1
Dining
Formal: 1
Amenities
Gas/Electric/Diesel Generator: 1
Guest House: 1
Guest Quarters: 1
Remodeled Bath: 1
Remodeled Kitchen: 1
Sound System: 1
Appliances Included
Built-In Gas Range: 1
Water Purifier Owned: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Double Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Rev Osmosis: 1
Fireplace(s)
2+: 1
LR: 1
Patio: 1
Water/Sewer
Mont Wtr: 1
Sewer Hookup: 1
Pets
Yes: 1
Zoning
R-1: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Radiant Floor: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Stone: 1
Marble: 1
Property Features
Condition: Excellent
Style: Mediterranean; Spanish; Estate
Construction: Two Story
Roof: Tile
Foundation: Raised
Exterior: Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: ALL
Other Buildings: Other
View: Mountain(s); Setting
Rooms: Other
Dining: Formal
Amenities: Gas/Electric/Diesel Generator; Guest House; Guest Quarters; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Sound System
Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Range; Water Purifier Owned; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis
Fireplace(s): 2+; LR; Patio
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air; Radiant Floor
Pets: Yes
Pool Features: Pool
Zoning: R-1
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
Village Properties
Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026
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