698 El Rancho Road, MONTECITO, CA 93108 (MLS# 19-2656)

Supplements: within traditional plaster details and alongside pencil-thin steel bookshelves and French white oak floors, to create an elegantly edited but welcoming retreat. The domed-ceiling kitchen at the heart of the home has been redone in a quiet contemporary style that accommodates serious cooking without intruding on the elegance of the adjoining spaces ... (Read more) within traditional plaster details and alongside pencil-thin steel bookshelves and French white oak floors, to create an elegantly edited but welcoming retreat. The domed-ceiling kitchen at the heart of the home has been redone in a quiet contemporary style that accommodates serious cooking without intruding on the elegance of the adjoining spaces. The kitchen opens onto a solarium, which is ready for anything. Its porcelain tile floor, disappearing sliding doors, 11-foot linen curtains and custom sound system make it suitable for a sunny breakfast, snacks after the pool, candlelit dinner parties or grander entertaining. Drought-tolerant landscaping is complemented by lemon, lime, apple and avocado trees; all on an easily monitored drip system. A shaded pergola with sea views extends the living room out to an expansive limestone terrace, which includes a low-chlorine spa-plunge pool. The recent complete renovation features whole-house water purification; filtered fresh air circulation; upgraded electric panel and back-up generator; energy-efficient water heater; Moroccan and Italian wall tiles; Miele kitchen appliances with gray-washed contemporary cabinetry, quartz backsplashes and sealed concrete countertops; marble-topped island and separate butler's pantry; utility room with wine refrigerator; new Dornbracht, Kohler and Toto bath fixtures; and contemporary bath cabinetry and lighting. The master dressing room has been transformed with Italian fittings and its own washer and dryer. Large storage closets were added to the spacious 2-car garage.