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1493 Sycamore Canyon Rd

Updated 2 hours agoListed Aug 1

$42.5k/ mo

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5 beds8.5 baths5574 sqft house

1493 Sycamore Canyon Rd

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Pricing comparison

$27482

At $42,500, this listing is priced $27482 more than the current market rate for a 5 bedroom home in Riviera.

Other 5 bedroom homes in the area go for

Riviera$15,018
Santa Barbara$20,047
Santa Barbara County$35,124
93103$20,047

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About the building

Available now, Furnished at $47.5k/month.… Welcome to ''Villa Bellatorre a beautifully remodeled Montecito estate where old-world romance, modern luxury, and effortless indoor-outdoor living come together in a private canyon setting. Through private gates, across a custom bridge, and up a secluded drive, this rare Montecito sanctuary feels transported from the European countryside. Set on approximately 1.06 lush acres in one of the area's most private and exclusive canyon settings, the estate has been substantially remodeled and thoughtfully reimagined, offering nearly 6,000 square feet of refined living space. The property includes a 4,958-square-foot main residence with five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, along with a pool house, detached studio, and poolside cantina designed for effortless entertaining and flexible everyday living. Inside, a dramatic tower-style entry sets the tone for the home's romantic Mediterranean character, blending Spanish Colonial-inspired stucco walls, red clay tile rooflines, arched openings, wrought-iron balconies, lantern-lit entries, natural stonework, warm earth tones, and lush garden terraces. Custom built in 2006 and extensively updated in 2025, the residence captures the soul of an old-world European villa while embracing a distinctly Montecito indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Most bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, and nearly every room opens to its own private connection to the outdoors, whether through garden patios, balconies, or terraces. The chef's kitchen showcases custom walnut cabinetry, quartzite slab countertops, Newport Brass fixtures, and hand-painted Walker Zanger tile, while multiple fireplaces, arched doorways, stone accents, and curated finishes create warmth, elegance, and timeless livability throughout. Outdoors, the estate unfolds like a private resort, with meandering pathways, mature landscaping, more than 250 avocado, citrus, and fruit trees, and tranquil garden terraces framed by the natural beauty of Sycamore Canyon. The grounds, bridge, pool hardscape, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry rooms, pool house, and cantina have all been meaningfully enhanced, reflecting a significant investment in both design and infrastructure. A pool and spa, rebuilt pool house, newly created outdoor cantina/bar, patios, and creekside access invite relaxed afternoons, alfresco gatherings, and quiet moments surrounded by nature. The detached studio, complete with a mini kitchen area and full bath, offers exceptional versatility as a music studio, guest suite, home gym, wine room, creative retreat, or private office. Complete with a detached three-car garage and a setting that feels worlds away yet remains just minutes from Montecito's Upper and Lower Villages, Downtown Santa Barbara, and the coast, Villa Bellatorre is a truly special sanctuary where timeless design, modern comfort, and natural beauty come together.

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Nearby schools

Students who live in 1493 Sycamore Canyon Rd attend the following Santa Barbara Unified School District public schools:

3
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public, Grades 7 - 8
1.4 mi
6
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public, Grades 9 - 12
1.4 mi
4
Cleveland Elementary School
Public, Grades K - 6
1 mi

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