Rare opportunity! Nestled behind gates in the most charming location sits 7 acres in Ballard. This French Country estate is a rare blend of timeless architecture with extraordinary flat usable land that is embraced by heritage oak trees and drought tolerant landscape. The property unfolds with a sense of privacy and grace, offering 4,757 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, wood beams, flex spaces, a guest cottage, detached 3 car garage, tennis court, pool and spa. As you enter the grand foyer you are greeted by a fabulous living area centered by a stone fireplace, opulent windows with views and access to the courtyard. Adjacent is a timeless formal dining room wrapped in wainscot with a built-in banquet and butler's pantry through to the kitchen for all your entertaining needs. At the heart of the home, the gorgeous chef's kitchen features impressive luxury appliances: Wolf cooktop, double ovens, warming drawer, microwave, two under-counter dishwashers, separate GE Monogram refrigerator and freezer, an extra-large island with loads of seating, beautiful perimeter counters with a farmhouse kitchen sink overlooking vineyards and the Santa Ynez range. In addition, you will find ample storage for the most discerning chef, a charming breakfast nook which opens to the spacious family room with stately built-in bookcases, and a stunning fireplace --perfect for intimate dinners or lively celebrations. Enjoy views from every room with its abundance of French doors and windows that open onto the expansive courtyard for seamless indoor-outdoor gatherings. Just off the family room is an exceptional mudroom with an attached laundry room, also with vineyard views perfectly positioned near the 3-car detached garage with ample space above for storage or a future studio. For sleep, a secondary bedroom enclave with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a separate office area and laundry room. Walk further down the corridor away from the enclave and you will be enveloped by the serenity of the primary suite with its own gym, his and hers closets, a stately ensuite centered by a soaking tub with separate vanities, water closet and steam shower all enriched by French doors opening to the stunning courtyard with views of Figueroa mountain. The home, guest cottage and detached garage surround the courtyard leaving you with privacy, tranquility and access to a sparkling pool, spa, firepit, outdoor shower and organic garden beds all nestled in a gorgeous drought tolerant landscape. Just a short drive from downtown Santa Barbara, walkable to the township of Ballard, bike to downtown Santa Ynez, Solvang and Los Olives, this timeless estate embodies the very best of California living graceful, grounded, and effortlessly refined.
