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utstanding views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands and scenic mountains coupled with the architecture of one of the most respected firms responsible for some of our most romantic and cherished structures including the Arlington Theatre and many classic homes make this a special Montecito estate. William Albert Edwards and Joseph Plunkett designed this charming Monterey Spanish home in 1931 and named it “Blessed Little Ranch.” The Edwards Duque Estate sits today on approximately 3.175 acres on two legal parcels in the Montecito foothills on a promontory that affords it a panoramic coastal view along with rare privacy. The commanding two-story home was built in an era of quality, craftsmanship and attention to architectural details. Principal rooms include the two-story living room with its massive beamed ceiling and surrounding wrought-iron balcony, formal dining room, sunroom, butler’s pantry, kitchen, and breakfast room. In addition, there is a master suite, five family bedrooms, plus a two-bedroom staff wing with a shared bath off the kitchen. There’s also a separate approximately 900 sq. ft. 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest cottage. Three wrought-iron balconies and first-floor terraces all provide breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean. The property also benefits from a long, private approach and by being within the very highly respected Montecito Union School District. It’s a rarity today to find this combination of period architecture and quality construction still benefitting from panoramic and uninterrupted coastal views. MMV Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate and have not been verified by the seller and cannot be verified by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. It is recommended that you hire a professional in the business of determining dimensions, such as an appraiser, architect or civil engineer, to determine such information. CalBRE#: 00714226 O A UNIQUE PROMONTORY OCEAN VIEW ESTATE 975 ROMERO CANYON ROAD ~ MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA Style: Monterey Spanish Revival Year Built: 1931 Lot Size: 3.175 ± Acres Bedrooms/Baths: 8 / 5 Baths & 1 Powder Room APN#: 007-040-039/038 (2 legal parcels) Architect: Edwards & Plunkett Offered at 8,700,000 HARRY KOLB 805.452.2500 www.HarryKolb.com

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utstanding views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands and scenic mountains coupled with the architecture of one of the most

respected firms responsible for some of our most romantic and cherished structures including the Arlington Theatre and many classic

homes make this a special Montecito estate. William Albert Edwards and Joseph Plunkett designed this charming Monterey Spanish

home in 1931 and named it “Blessed Little Ranch.” The Edwards Duque Estate sits today on approximately 3.175 acres on two legal

parcels in the Montecito foothills on a promontory that affords it a panoramic coastal view along with rare privacy.

The commanding two-story home was built in an era of quality, craftsmanship and attention to architectural details. Principal rooms include the

two-story living room with its massive beamed ceiling and surrounding wrought-iron balcony, formal dining room, sunroom, butler’s pantry,

kitchen, and breakfast room. In addition, there is a master suite, five family bedrooms, plus a two-bedroom staff wing with a shared bath off

the kitchen. There’s also a separate approximately 900 sq. ft. 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest cottage. Three wrought-iron balconies and first-floor

terraces all provide breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean. The property also benefits from a long, private approach and by being within

the very highly respected Montecito Union School District. It’s a rarity today to find this combination of period architecture and quality

construction still benefitting from panoramic and uninterrupted coastal views.

MMV Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. An EqualOpportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has beensupplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price,or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate and have not been verified by the seller and cannot be verified by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. It is recommended thatyou hire a professional in the business of determining dimensions, such as an appraiser, architect or civil engineer, to determine such information. CalBRE#: 00714226

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A UNIQUE PROMONTORY OCEAN VIEW ESTATE9 7 5 R O M E R O C A N Y O N R O A D ~ M O N T E C I T O, C A L I F O R N I A

Style: Monterey Spanish Revival Year Built: 1931Lot Size: 3.175 ± Acres Bedrooms/Baths: 8 / 5 Baths & 1 Powder RoomAPN#: 007-040-039/038 (2 legal parcels) Architect: Edwards & Plunkett

Offered at 8,700,000HARRY KOLB

805.452.2500www.HarryKolb.com

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Main Approach: A long driveway leads to an expansive circular

motor court and this meticulously restored architectural gem

featuring board and batten siding, plantation shutters, wood

balconies, and Spanish tile roof. Beautiful drought-tolerant

gardens surround the motor court and separate guest cottage and

blend perfectly to the natural foliage and panoramic mountain

views.

Living Room (36’ x 23’): Enter through large double stable

door with wrought-iron details to the commanding living room

with 21’ tall heavy trestle

beamed ceiling with a stunning

center wrought iron chandelier,

dramatic masonry fireplace

with brick hearth and surround,

and double-wood frame plaster

walls, that are all reminiscent

of the home’s architectural

pedigree. Two large arched

picture windows are joined by

a massive stone pillar with

breathtaking views of the

Channel Islands and panoramic

ocean and garden views.

French doors open up to the

expansive stone terrace and

drought resistant gardens. Brick steps ascend to the second floor

balcony that overlooks the living room from two sides. The

balcony adds to the romantic composition of the room with old

world detailing like a hand-tooled wrought-iron balustrade,

wrought-iron sconces, handmade wrought-iron heat registers, and

striking architectural wood corbels that accent the hardwood floor

balcony walkway. The thickness of the walls is evident in the

deep set window bays with views to the motor court, and in the

transitions to the dining room and sunroom located off the living

room, all with beautiful stone floors.

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Powder Room: Located near the first floor bedroom wing, the

powder room has a window to the side gardens, decorative tile

countertop, separate toilet room and stone floors.

Dining Room (24’’ x 17’): Open to the living room the dining

room features wood beam ceiling with a wrought-iron center

chandelier and wall sconces, a floor-to-

ceiling arched glass window with Santa

Barbara doors, sidelites and toplite that

open to dramatic panoramic mountain and

ocean views. The room also has a romantic

corner masonry fireplace with a brick

hearth and gas starter, stone floors and

double thick walls.

Sunroom (20’ x 15’): Located off the

living room, the charming sunroom has a

large window and Santa Barbara doors that

open to the delightful rear gardens with

dramatic Montecito Valley, Channel Island

and panoramic ocean views. French doors

on the opposite side open to the hand cut

stone terrace and rear gardens. Featuring

wood beam ceiling, built-in display

shelves, a masonry fireplace with brick

hearth, and separate (7’ x 5’) Wet Bar

with storage cabinets and a window to the rear gardens and ocean

views.

Kitchen (15’ x 14’): Large double windows above the sink

opens to panoramic garden, ocean and island views, with a

polished concrete countertop, as well as mahogany countertops,

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with extensive storage cabinets, terra cotta floor with decorative

insets, and indirect lighting. Appliances include a Viking 6-burner

range with oven and grill, GE Self-Cleaning double oven, Sub

Zero side-by-side refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and a reverse

osmosis water system.

Butler’s Pantry: The large pantry features large double windows

with views to the covered terrace and front motor court, a double

sink, mahogany countertops, two walls of glass display cabinets

with storage cabinets below, and terra cotta tile with decorative

inserts.

Breakfast Room (20’ x 11’): A French door opens to the

covered terrace and motor court, French doors on the opposite

side open to the rear terrace gardens with expansive panoramic

coastline views, indirect lighting and terra cotta tile floor with

decorative inserts.

Laundry Room: A glass door opens to the laundry with wood

storage cabinets, a stainless steel sink, indirect lighting, terra cotta

tile floor and a window to the front motor court.

First Floor Bedroom Wing:Off the living room a hallway leads to two bedrooms with a sharedbath.

Bedroom 1 (16’ x 12’): Featuring sisal carpet, a storage closet,

a window to the front gardens and motor court, and a window and

French doors open to the tranquil fountain courtyard with

panoramic ocean views. Both rooms share a full tile bath with tile

wainscoting, a tile shower over tub and pedestal sink and a

window to the front gardens.

Bedroom 2 (15’ x 12’): A window and a French door opens to

the fountain courtyard with panoramic ocean views, sisal carpet

and storage closet.

Guest Wing/Staff Quarters:

Guest Bedroom 3 (12’ x 11’): A glass door from the breakfast

room opens to the guest quarters. French doors open to the

covered terrace and front motor court. Both bedrooms feature

terra cotta tile floors with decorative inserts, indirect lighting, and

they share a private full tile bath with a pedestal sink.

Bedroom 4 (11’ x 9’): Large windows with views to panoramic

mountain, ocean, island and the rear garden terrace and a

charming cove ceiling.

SECOND FLOOR:

Steps up to the second floor balcony open to an arched doorwayleading to bedroom 5 & 6. Continuing down the walkway are two setsof Santa Barbara doors that open to the second floor exterior coveredbalcony with wood beams and ranch-style railing, wood slat floorboards, and wrought-iron wall sconces, all overlooking the expansivemotor court, front gardens and incredible mountain views. Continuingpast the French doors are two more wood archways leading tobedrooms 5 & 6 and finally the Master Suite beyond.

Bedroom 5 & 6: Enter through the arched wood slat doorway to

a hallway with a wrought-iron chandelier, storage closet, and steps

up to two bedrooms. They share a full tile bath with tile

wainscoting, a shower over tub, pedestal sink and two ocean view

windows.

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Bedroom 5 (14’ x 13’): Featuring windows to beautiful ocean

and island views, hardwood floors, and a walk-in closet.

Bedroom 6 (17’ x 12’): Santa Barbara doors open to a charming

tile balcony with wood railing, and garden, motor court and

incredible mountain views. Hardwood floor, closet, and an

abundance of light from an ocean view window on one side and

mountain views on the other.

Bedroom 7 (23’ x 15’): An arched wood slat door opens to a

hallway with two storage closets and laundry chute. The inviting

room features two walls of windows with stunning mountain and

Pacific coast views. Another ocean view window allows more

light. Additional features include hardwood floor, a storage closet

with above and below wood cabinets, and a large walk-in closet.

The full tile bath has tile wainscoting, a tile shower over tub,

pedestal sink and a window to the front motor court and mountain

views and a separate door to the hall.

Master Suite:A third arched entry with a curved wood slat doorway opens to aSitting Room with an ocean view window, hardwood floor, astorage closet, and a separate toilet room with tile floor, tilewainscoting, pedestal sink and a window with views toMontecito Valley.

Master Bedroom (23’ x 16’): Double glass doors open to a

large master with a vaulted wood beam ceiling, indirect lighting

and featuring large French doors and sidelites that open to a

balcony with breathtaking panoramic Montecito Valley, Channel

Island and Pacific coastline views. Another large window opens to

the panoramic valley views beyond, and a glass door to a small

private landing with steps down to the rear gardens and large stone

terrace below.

Master Bath (14’ x 12’): A large bathroom with a raised tilePanoramic ocean & island views from the fountain courtyard

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deck with a jetted tub

and two oversized

windows to incredible

panoramic Montecito

Valley and Pacific

coastline views, a tile

vanity with two sinks, a

separate enclosed tile

shower, two large

dressing rooms with

extensive storage

cabinets and shelves,

indirect lighting, and

hardwood floor.

OUTDOOR

FEATURES:

Private Ocean ViewTerrace & Gardens:The home features

thick walls with stone

tile accents, a rear

stucco exterior. The

rear garden is complete

with an expansive stone

terrace that opens to the grand curved exterior gardens and

charming stone-lined natural walking paths. Stone steps lead to a

stucco-walled fountain courtyard that opens to the first floor

bedroom wing. A private entrance to the second floor master is

located near the living room portion of the exterior, with beautiful

decorative tile accents. There are meandering walkways

throughout the property.

Guest Cottage: A charming one bedroom 1 bath guest cottage is

approximately 900 sq. ft. and located near the front motor court

and has lovely garden and Montecito Valley and ocean views.

Attached 3- Car Carport: A finished stucco carport with

storage shelving and storage closets.

900 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bath Guest Cottage