2500 EAST VALLEY ROAD | MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA

Style: Monterey Colonial Main Residence Sq. Ft.: 29,483±Lot Size: 237.82 ± Acres Bedrooms/Baths: 12 / 10 full baths & 3 powder roomsArchitect: Reginald Johnson Year Built: 1931

Through grand gates where giant palms stand as silent sentinels is the magnificent Ranch San Carlos, a 237 acre estate property that for nearly 100 years has been under the ownership of one family. This extraordinary property cascades down the foothills of Montecito and offers panoramic vistas across the valley to the shimmering blue Pacific. A long, gently curving driveway over a half-mile long is edged with Santa Barbara stone ascends through acres of citrus groves to the sprawling hilltop manor home designed in 1931 by master architect Reginald Johnson for one of America’s most prestigious families. Johnson was the pre-eminent architect of the era and continues to be celebrated for the many notable homes he designed in Pasadena and Montecito.

His spectacular Monterey Colonial of approximately 29,483 square feet is comprised of over thirty rooms. From the vast motor court one passes through the front door and into the grand entry hall where one is immediately transported back in time to an era of elegance and refinement; where men wore formal dress and women donned Parisian couture gowns to welcome dinner guests to glittering soirees. The home is infused with an atmosphere of sophistication and refinement. The barrel vaulted central gallery which connects the sumptuous public rooms to the upper bedroom wings is lined with hand-painted period murals and windowed display cases. This grand hall sets a tone of luxury and attention to detail for which Johnson was so well known.

Reginald Johnson’s architectural ingenuity is no better showcased than in his brilliant use of the natural slope and contours of the property. He astutely sited the home on two natural terraces. By planning the formal living rooms around a central courtyard and placing the Master and family bedroom wings on the upper terrace he effectively created a spatial separation that afforded privacy, calm and exceptional views.

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The grandeur of the light-filled Library and formal Living andDining rooms is remarkable. The wide “L” shaped central galleryis on perfect axis with both the Living and Dining rooms andoverlooks a formal inner courtyard where graceful palms standover clipped boxwood hedges that encircle a peaceful waterfeature. This is yet another example of Johnson’s intimate knowl-edge of scale and symmetry. During the 1920s the Owners ac-quired a stately Manor Home in Great Britain. The oak paneledformal rooms were meticulously disassembled and shipped toSanta Barbara where Johnson incorporated them with stunningresults into their new Santa Barbara home. The exceptionalartistry and workmanship of these paneled rooms would be im-possible to duplicate today, and the beautiful patina, exquisite

moldings, finials and mantle pieces are timeless testaments to a bygone era. With its ocean-viewing south terrace, the baronial-sized living room with two majestic fireplaces and spectacularcrystal chandeliers is without doubt one of the most exquisiterooms in all of Santa Barbara.

The Library is lined with the Owner’s personal collection ofbooks, many of them first editions. French doors open to thesouth facing terrace that is shared with the Living Room. A Tro-phy room replete with brightly polished cups from the Owners'many Polo match victories and horse racing triumphs is locatedoff the entrance to the Library. A secret hallway leads from theLibrary to the Living room where a hidden door in a paneled

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Library Authentic English Whisky Pub

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wall opens to reveal a staircase that descends to an authenticEnglish Whisky pub, complete with wooden casks, a long oak bar,stone fireplace plus an ample seating area. This oversized roomcould easily be transformed into a wonderful home theater.There is also an extensive cellar for a collection of vintage wines.

At the entrance to the Dining Room is a marvelous card roomwith walls covered in 18th c Grisaille wallpaper by Dufour andfurnished with lacquered card tables; the sedate setting forcompetitive backgammon and card games. The marvelouslyproportioned dining room is located at the eastern end of thecentral gallery and is grand in scale, yet intimate in ambiance. Ittoo has a private stone terrace for al-fresco dining on

temperate Santa Barbara evenings. The Dining Room also over-looks formal parterre gardens that would be the ideal settingfor a reflecting pool as it enjoys a large level site

The dining room is served by two large butler’s pantries thathave ample storage for crystal, china and silver. The expansivekitchens (Main and Prep) were state of the art in the 1930sand feature stainless island and counters and retain the originalvintage ovens and refrigerators. Beyond the kitchens are Staffdining room, employee lounge and sitting room, plus threeservice bedrooms. On the north side of the Central Courtyardis the staff hallway that serves a very large storage area, laundryand drying rooms, plus the Staff Office.

Dining Room

Kitchen Butler’s Pantry

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Up several steps at the north end of the central galleryis the spacious sitting area that is located just below thefamily quar ters. A graceful staircase leads to the Masterbedroom wing. A very large Master suite enjoys bothocean and mountain views and features a fireplace andperiod décor. The Master’s dressing room is paneled inthe deco style and the oversized bath is also tiled in adeco motif. Beyond the Master is the Boudoir/dressingroom. This very feminine room features numerous built-in closets; there is also a spa size bathroom with sepa-rate dressing area. Three additional staff bedrooms aredown a private hallway from the Boudoir. In addition,there is a linen/sewing room. A tower office with incred-ible views is located above the Master suite and is accessed by an exterior staircase.

Down a separate hallway away from the Master suitesis the guest room wing. Located here are two oversizedguest suites with fireplaces and spacious bath rooms.These rooms look out over expansive lawns and gardenareas to the east. Beyond the guest rooms is the veryseparate Children’s wing. Three wonderful bedroomslook over a terraced garden with views out to the sea.Each is well proportioned and enjoys its own bathroom.There is also a large recreation room with its own sep-arate nanny's kitchen and a spacious Ar ts and Craftsroom. These rooms also look out over the garden andlawn areas.

Guest BedroomCentral Gallery

Guest Bedroom

Master Bedroom Sitting Room

Staircase to Master Bedroom Wing

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Covered Riding Arena

Equestrian Facilities

Located off the Service Motor court and adjacentto the home is a five-car garage, one stall servicegarage, as well as additional storage rooms and serv-ice areas.

The property’s 237.82 acres are comprised of 30legal parcels (each with Certificate of Compliance).At present there are approximately 100 acres of cultivated orchards: 60 acres in lemons, 30 acres inavocados, and five acres each of oranges and limes.

Additional features: ten residential cottages sitedaround the property, three of which were designedby Johnson. An office building also designed by Johnson is conveniently located in the center of theproperty. Equestrian facilities include two stables, a10-stall round barn that was built in 1928, as well asan 11-stall rectangular wood frame and stucco barn;plus an approximately 11,250 sq. ft. covered ridingArena that was built in 1930. An additional large service garage is conveniently located near the MainResidence.

One of the most important features of the propertyis its continuous, uninterrupted access to water viaseven agricultural water meters: four – 2” meters, one – 1.5” meter, and two – 1” meters, plus threewater storage reservoirs. The property also receives50% of a water diversion system from adjacentRomero Creek that is piped directly into the reservoirs. Rights to the creek water provide a resource of immeasurable value.

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Rancho San Carlos is without question one of the most historicperiod homes still in private hands; one that has remained un-touched by the passing of time. Situated in idyllic Montecito, ahighly exclusive community that offers a delightful yearlongMediterranean climate and a quality and pace of life without

equal, this trophy property offers the ultimate in privacy, security,beauty and calm. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a unique property of unprecedented grand scale, exceptional architecture, and prestigious historical significance…the Crown Jewel of Montecito.

Three of the Ten Ranch Cottages

Central Courtyard with Pacific Ocean Views

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GENERAL NOTES

• 237.82± acres with 30 legal parcels (Certificate of Compliance)

- in current configuration between10 to 14 lots would be optimal to develop

• 100 acres of orchards include:- 60 acres in lemons

- 30 acres in Avocados- 5 acres in oranges- 5 acres in limes

• Main Residence of approximately29,483 sq.ft. with 30 rooms

• Monterey Colonial by Reginald Johnsonconstructed in 1931

• 10 Residential Cottages - 3 designed byReginald Johnson, most constructed between

1917 & 1928

• Office Building

• Garages

• Three Water Reservoirs

• Two Stables

• One 10-stall round barn built in 1928

• One 11-stall rectangular wood frame/stucco barn

• Covered Riding Arena (built in 1930)of approximately 11,250 sq.ft.

• Water availability

• Seven Agricultural Water Meters - ranging in size from:4 - 2" inch meters1 - 1.5" inch meter2 - 1" inch meters

• 50 percent of a water diversion system from Romero Creek (which is piped to the above ground

water storage tanks)

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Montecito, CA 93108

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