Through double gates, up a private drive flanked by stately trees and manicured grounds, a grand motor court sets a tone of gracious elegance, and the entrance galleria has soaring arches that welcome guests with classic proportions and tranquil warmth. Within, this five ensuite-bedroom residence combines strength and spaciousness with gem-like beauty. Every material, fitting and detail was chosen and placed to accommodate the most cordial – and comfortable – lifestyle.

Built on a scale to offer both intimacy and expansive entertaining, life at Tuscany Oaks takes in sublime views stretching from the Santa Ynez Mountains to the Channel Islands, and from Santa Barbara to Port Hueneme. This is an estate that celebrates the equestrian life, whether it takes the form of thoroughbreds, polo ponies, dressage or casual trail riding along the nearby beach and bluffs. The 18-stall barn includes an office, tack room and two-bedroom ranch manager’s apartment. There are fenced corrals and acres of laser-leveled pasture for grazing or polo.

With its generous space and idyllic site, this is a property adaptable to the ideals of a sophisticated buyer. The barn could be used for offices, or adapted to a screening room or car storage.

Additional features include a spectacular outdoor entertainment compound with swimming pool, loggia pavilion and an adjacent cabana with a bedroom, bath, exercise room and full kitchen; security cameras throughout the property; top-of-the-line audiophile electronics; and a very private guest house above an additional two-car garage.

This exquisite estate is a jewel on California’s most desirable Santa Barbara coast – refined living, dramatic vistas and plenty of space to realize one’s most enchanted dreams.

Address: 2709 Vista Oceano Ln, Summerland, CA 93067

Price: $26,500,000

Bedrooms: 9

Bathrooms: 10

View the listing here. 

For more information contact Emily Kellenberger at emily@villagesite.com or 805-252-2773; or Joyce Rey at 310-285-7529 or joyce@joycerey.com.

Emily Kellenberger is the exclusive agent representing the Montecito, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Images courtesy of Emily Kellenberger

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Private, tree-lined drive leads to a grand motor court with soaring arches to welcome guests.

The home features French-style country kitchen, family room, breakfast room, library, 6 fireplaces, terrace and 5 en-suite beds.

An 18-stall barn currently has office, tack room and 2-bedroom apartment, but could be converted into an office space, car or art gallery.

Fenced corrals and acres of laser-leveled pasture sprawl around the home. Additional amenities include pool, pavilion and 1-bedroom cabana with full kitchen and a guest house.

Address: 2709 Vista Oceano Lane, Summerland, CA 93067

Price: $26,500,000

Bedrooms: 9

Bathrooms: 11

View the listing here.

For more information contact Joyce Rey at 310-285-7529 or joyce@joycerey.com; or Emily Kellenberger at emily@villagesite.com or 805-252-2773.

Joyce Rey is the exclusive agent representing the Beverly Hills, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listing here.

Images courtesy of Joyce Rey

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“Robert has been a dear friend of Joyce’s for about 30-35 years. I met Robert and his wife Robin through my local business interactions and we grew a relationship. As Robert became thoughtful about selling Tuscany Oaks Farm, he said, ‘Well, I'd like for the two of you to have lunch and for you to co-list our property and work together.’ So, we did exactly that,” says Kellenberger, Haute Residence’s exclusive partner for Montecito, California.

Rey is also a member of Haute Residence where she represents the Beverly Hills market. Often collaborating with agents outside her team, she extols the benefits that come with co-listing properties. “I think that a team approach is highly beneficial to the seller – particularly, in this case, when someone wants coverage in two markets,” Rey says.

In the case of Tuscany Oaks Farm, priced at $26.5 million, there are many splendid features to draw attention to. Designed by Don Nulty of AIA and completed in 2001, the approximately 8,400 sq. ft. mansion flaunts a stately interior with soaring arches, hand-picked materials from Europe, and five en suite bedrooms.

The outdoors is equally impressive. The Pacific Ocean hugs the equestrian estate in an expanse of breathtaking views that stretch from the manicured grounds to the distant horizon.

Among Tuscany Oaks Farm’s coveted amenities is an approximate 10,000 sq. ft., 18-stall horse barn that holds many possibilities – a vestige of the times when Fell played polo. “It can once again be used for polo ponies,” says Rey, “but it could also be converted into a car or art gallery."

“While the edifices that constitute Tuscany Oaks Farm hold a great measure of prominence, one of the estate’s greatest assets is its land,” Kellenberger says. It is entirely usable – a privilege given the hilly terrain of Santa Barbara.

As if the estate’s grand scale does not impress enough, its location is the perfect conduit for both a relaxed beach lifestyle and big-city engagements. Only an hour-and-15-minute drive away from Los Angeles and just a couple of blocks from the beach, horse-back riding and the many horse trails could be a favorite pastime. The city of Santa Barbara’s downtown is also just a few minutes away by car.

“This property is really unique in the sense of what it offers,” says Kellenberger.

Images courtesy of Emily Kellenberger and Joyce Rey

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