Welcome to Tuscany Oaks, an oasis of residential, architectural, pastoral, equestrian, and cultural achievement. Tuscany Oaks is the result of years of visionary planning and careful execution of a dream. The result is a world-class residence in a remarkable setting in one of the world's most desirable destination communities- Santa Barbara.
Tuscany Oaks is a Gentleman's ranch with an extraordinary authentic French-inspired residence that exudes style, quality and grace; perfect for entertaining and pampering guests and friends, yet warm and comfortable for important, quiet personal respite. Graciously occupying nearly 20 usable acres, there is abundant room for realizing one's dream. The existing 18 stall barn will easily shelter prize horses and polo ponies with an apartment and office for a Ranch Manager or Ground's Care-Taker or be converted to a host of design alternatives. Flanked by rolling hills and ocean views, this Santa Barbara paradise awaits you!
Entry Gallery: 10 x 40 - 14’ ceilings, limestone floors with tumbled black marble cabochon inlays; tall, fan-transom French doors; Corinthian columns, imported French oak doors, opens to Library and Dining Room and through Living Room to expansive stone terrace, swimming pool and Pool House/Cabana.
Living Room: 38 x 20 - Oak hardwood Versailles pattern floors, French limestone fireplace, wet bar basin of French limestone.
Library: 28 x 21 - 11’ ceilings, fully paneled in finely milled oak hardwood, oak plank floors, French marble fireplace, views, computer/filing room, attached ¼ bath with French marble pedestal basin.
Dining Room: 22 x 29 - Chevron pattern Oak floors; French limestone fireplace imported from Provence, French doors, views. Butler’s Pantry: Full wall of lined silver drawers, Bosch dishwasher, double sink.
Kitchen: 23 x 35 (includes Family Room) - Open to large Family Room and Breakfast Room, custom cabinetry, Oak plank floors, Jerusalem limestone counter tops, quality appliances include: Thermador double ovens, separate cook top, Sub-zero refrigerator/freezer, warming drawers.
Family Room: 23 x 35 (includes Kitchen) - Open to Kitchen and Breakfast Room, hand-cut sandstone walls, antique ceiling beams from early American barn, built-in stone & glass display shelves, built-in TV/media cabinet with carved French oak doors, Stone fireplace mantel.
Breakfast Room: 17 x 19 - Large open dining “pavilion” open to Kitchen and Family Room, surrounded by curved semi-circular wall of French doors opening to garden terrace and dramatic mountain views.
Master Bedroom: 20 x 22 – Opens to South terrace and gardens, flooded with natural light, fireplace, open and light Master Bathroom, spacious walk-in closets.
Bedroom #2: 15 x 20 – Opens to South gardens, ensuite bath.
Bedroom #3: 20 x 16 – Opens to South gardens, ensuite bath.
Bedroom #4: 15 x 20 – Opens to South Gardens, ensuite bath.
Bedroom #5: 11 x 12 – Ensuite bath.
Rumpus Room: 36 x 22 – Large basement room for multi-purpose game room, playroom, etc.
Upper Terrace: Expansive 40-foot roof terrace accessed through circular staircase off Living Room, panoramic views of Santa Ynez mountain range, ocean, islands and coastline.
Pool Cabana: Centrally-sited off swimming pool with large open central 27 x 20 Loggia pavilion with French limestone fireplace, service bar, flanked by a 17 x 14 Guest Bedroom and bath on the North side, and a 14 x 20 Exercise Room and service Kitchen on the South side, all opening to the pool, ideal for entertaining.
Guest House: 13 X 30 – Studio guest apartment above an additional 2-car Garage, walk-in closet, full bath, flooded with light and views.
Additional features:
* Nearly 20-acre very private parcel located on an exclusive, gated, private road shared by only 3 additional parcels.
* Grand, gated, private entrance leads to expansive, formal, walled motorcourt. * Spectacular panoramic views sweeping across the mountains, foothills, coastline and ocean.
* Full equestrian facilities include 18-stall barn with groom’s apartment & tack rooms, 18 semi-covered pipe stalls, hot walker, numerous irrigated paddocks.
* Recently completed custom home designed by renowned architect, Don Nulty, in traditional French style and expertly crafted with authentic French materials personally selected and imported by owner.
* State-of-the-art systems include built-in audio-phile sound system throughout and programmable lighting.
* Nearby Santa Barbara Polo Club in addition to 2 neighboring private polo fields offers convenient opportunities for the active polo enthusiast.