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1 Terra Bella on the Santa Barbara Coast

Rising from a sun-drenched promontory overlooking the blue Pacific, Terra Bella is a celebration of classical Italian architecture and the beautiful earth that is its namesake.

2 Rising from a sun-drenched promontory overlooking the blue Pacific, Terra Bella is a celebration of classical Italian architecture and the beautiful earth that is its namesake. From the instant the gates open, it becomes one of those pinch yourself moments when reality blurs and the dream begins to unfold. Slowly and seductively, Terra Bella is revealed through rich layers of architecture, gardens and vistas that capture both the imagination and the heart. A world apart, Terra Bella plays out on just under three dramatic oceanfront acres in the exclusive Santa Barbara enclave of Hope Ranch. This fine home embraces 13,800 square feet of impeccably designed living space. Inspired by exquisite, centuries old villas that grace the shores of Lake Como, Terra Bella is a window to a world of elegance, romance and opulence. Its public rooms speak with a grand formality that welcomes lavish entertaining. Santa Barbara s mild Mediterranean climate encourages grand scale events to easily spill onto the verandas and patios of the villa. Sparkling fountains, bubbling pools and fragrant canopies of blossoms provide irresistible invitations for guests to turn their affections to the magnificent grounds and gardens. Part of the mystique of Terra Bella is that, in all of its splendor, this villa also radiates the warm and comfortable style of a fine country estate. Inside the villa, the family wings have a relaxed casual elegance that fits seamlessly with the Santa Barbara lifestyle. Outside, a portion of the grounds nurtures a variety of bucolic endeavors. Nestled in a natural oak woodland, the stable is an equestrian s delight that is further enhanced by access to the miles of private riding trails that wind through Hope Ranch. This portion of the estate also features a small vineyard, a bountiful vegetable garden, and a children s play area. Authentically cast in classic Italian style, the stunning beauty of this world-class villa can only be matched by its enchanted setting. Against the silhouette of a majestic stance of Monterey Cypress, commanding ocean views draw the eye across the channel to settle on the distant islands. To the north, there is the mystery of expansive deepwater views, and to the south spectacular white water views play over and over as the surf meets the sand. Terra Bella s old world ambiance has been achieved by bringing together the finest in materials and craftsmanship. While its authenticity gives this newer home a vintage patina, its modern state-of-the-art amenities address the desires of those who have come to expect the best. As gentle sea breezes stir the fragrance of rose scented gardens, the timeless elegance of Terra Bella takes hold; and if home is where the heart is, Welcome.

5 Astep inside Terra Bella is a step back to a time when art ruled architecture and influenced every fascinating detail. A first impression to take your breath away, the grand Foyer presents itself with a soaring groin vaulted ceiling. Finished in Venetian Plaster, the walls and ceiling are painted in fresco, creating yet another layer of fine art to appreciate. A graceful sweep of stairs reaches upward through a round tower that showcases stained glass panels from a French church dating to the mid 1700 s. More alluring details draw the eye into the magnificent space that is the Living Room, as the groin vaulted ceiling design is repeated along with the Venetian plaster and fresco finishes. The Italian terracotta floors of the foyer give way to hand hewn walnut floors that are bordered with a fine inlaid marquetry design. A generous fireplace with a very elegant French antique surround warms the grand proportions of this room. The artistic allure of the Living Room is rivaled only by the natural beauty of the fabulous blue Pacific that is revealed through the palladian-style window that also brings in views of the veranda and the grounds beyond.

7 Just off the Living Room, a richly paneled Library is as practical as it is beautiful. Concealed in the handsome paneling are two computer/desk stations that keep the secret of modern technology from the old world ambiance of this delightful space. From floor to ceiling, art is fluently spoken here. The floors exhibit a drop box shadow design of marquetry in cherry, walnut and maple. The intricately carved rosette design of the ceiling is based on an ancient Italian ceiling. Adding to the timeless glow of this room is a wonderful fireplace that offers the perfect excuse to curl up with a good book. Further opportunity for contemplation lies just beyond the French doors that lead to the serene setting of a peaceful reflecting pool adorned by an early 1920 s alabaster statue of two maidens. Back inside the villa, the glorious Dining Room provides a dramatic setting for fine dining, whether an intimate dinner for two or a formal dinner party for 16. Its Venetian plaster walls are suffused with the most intriguing hue of midnight blue imaginable. An antiqued gold dome ceiling crowns the room; and in the evenings the fireplace, chandeliers, and candles cast a most intoxicating glow. In true Italian Renaissance style, the merging of the home with the garden is accomplished here with French doors that open to a large veranda that invites guests to extend their celebrations to the outdoors.

10 Poo l & Al f r e s c o Di n i n g The swimming pool at Terra Bella underscores elegance with its elaborate mosaic design of interlaced seashells. When the Pool transforms into a fountain, it becomes an even bigger showstopper. Adding to the enjoyment, at the ocean end of the Pool, there is an integrated spa. At the opposite end, a wonderful grotto fountain lends an old world authenticity to the setting. A wide staircase leads from the Pool to the home s lower level with easy access to two shower bathrooms, the fitness room, the recreation/media room, and a wet bar. Just steps from the pool is Mezza Luna, a fabulous venue for alfresco dining that can accommodate up to 30 guests. The name for this space was inspired by the crescent curve of the rose covered pergola that shelters guests as they dine. Modern conveniences are close at hand, as Mezza Luna is outfitted with a BBQ, marble sink, dishwasher and fool preparation area.

14 Kit c h e n, Ga r d e n Ro o m & Fireside Pat i o w a l k -th r u Bu t l e r s Pa n t ry p r o v i d e s a g r a c e f u l t r a n s i t i o n f r o m t h e Di n i n g Ro o m t o t h i s u lt i m at e e at-in Ita l i a n A Kit c h e n. In t h i s v e ry g e n e r o u s s pa c e, t h e r e is plenty o f r o o m f o r f a m i ly a n d f r i e n d s t o pa rt i c i pat e in e l a b o r at e c u l i n a ry p r o d u c t i o n s, o r t o j u s t sit by t h e fireplace a n d e n j o y t h e c o z i e s t o f d i n i n g e x p e r i e n c e s. Th e finishes in t h i s Ki t c h e n a r e r i c h in c o l o r a n d t e x t u r e. Th i c k s l a b s o f b l ac k Ma r q u i n a m a r b l e t o p t h e c o u n t e r s a n d h av e b e e n f a s h i o n e d i n t o t w o l a r g e i n t e g r at e d s i n k s. A co n v e n i e n t v e g e ta b l e s i n k g r a c e s t h e ov e r s i z e d i s l a n d t h at s e rv e s a s a b r e a k fa s t b a r a n d a l i b r a ry f o r v o l u m e s o f c o o k b o o k s. Wh i l e t h e h a n d c r a f t e d c a b i n e t ry in t h i s Ki t c h e n p r o v i d e s a n a b u n d a n c e o f s t o r a g e s pa c e, t h e r e is a s e pa r at e w a l k -in s i lv e r pa n t ry t o h o u s e a l l o f t h e f i n e ry n e e d e d f o r g r a n d s c a l e e n t e rta i n i n g. An e x q u i s i t e a n t i q u e En g l i s h buffet h a s b e e n i n c o r p o r at e d in t h e fireside d i n i n g a r e a t o display a n t i q u e s t o n e w a r e a n d p o t t e ry. Appliances i n c l u d e t w o Su bzer o s, t w o d i s h wa s h e r s, Viking s t o v e, t r a s h c o m pa c t o r, plate w a r m e r, w i n e c o o l e r a n d a d d i t i o n a l w a l l o v e n s. Th e icing o n t h e c a k e in t h i s Ki t c h e n is s t o n e f l o o r s t h at a r e w a r m e d by ra d i a n t he at fo r th e pa m p e r i n g of ba r e fe e t. Adj o i n i n g t h e Ki t c h e n is t h e d e l i g h t f u l Ga r d e n Ro o m. Gl a s s walls b r i n g in t h e b e a u t i f u l Sa n ta Ba r b a r a Li g h t a s w e l l a s m e s m e r i z i n g v i e w s o f t h e g a r d e n s a n d o c e a n b e y o n d. Th i s c h e e r f u l s pa c e is i d e a l f o r m o r n i n g coffee, b o ta n i c p u r s u i t s, o r a s a v e n u e f o r whiling a w a y l a z y a f t e r n o o n s. An d f o r t h at q u i n t e s s e n t i a l Ita l i a n t o u c h, a Ve n e t i a n m a r b l e m o s a i c depicting t h e Li o n o f Ve n i c e f o r m s a medallion at t h e c e n t e r o f t h e f l o o r wh i c h is h e at e d, o f c o u r s e. St e p s fr o m bo t h th e Ki t c h e n an d th e Ga r d e n Ro o m is a ch a r m i n g pat i o fo r al f r e s c o di n i n g.

17 Sta b l e s & Vi n e ya r d e s t l e d a m o n g t h e o a k t r e e s, a f o u r- h o r s e s ta b l e is b e a u t i f u l ly s i t e d o n t h e e s tat e a s t h e v i n e ya r d a n d Nv e g e ta b l e g a r d e n p r o v i d e a g r a c e f u l t r a n s i t i o n f r o m t h e m o r e f o r m a l p o rt i o n s o f t h e property. A h o r s e l o v e r s d e l i g h t, t h e s ta b l e h a s f o u r stalls, ta c k r o o m, b at h r o o m, h ay l o f t, h o t a n d c o l d w a s h r ac k s, a l a r g e c o r r a l a n d it s ow n tw o - c a r ga r a g e.

18 Tranquil Spaces n a n c i e n t d o o rway w e l c o m e s e n t ry t o a n i n n e r s a n c t ua ry t h at is t h e Ze n Ga r d e n. A r i c h pa l e t t e o f c o l o r Aa n d t e x t u r e c r e at e s t h e p e r f e c t at m o s p h e r e t o r e v i v e a n d r e s t o r e b o t h m i n d a n d spirit. Th e s t o n e s, s tat u a ry a n d l a n d s c a p e h av e b e e n c a r e f u l ly o rc h e s t r at e d t o e n c o u r a g e c o n t e m p l at i o n a n d meditation. Th i s t r a n q u i l e s c a p e is t y p i c a l o f t h e As i a n inspired g a r d e n s o f m a n y a n c i e n t Ita l i a n villas a n d plays so w e l l in t h e pristine s e t t i n g o f San ta Ba r b a r a. The s e r e n i t y o f t h e Ze n Ga r d e n r e p e at s i t s e l f in o n e o f t h e upper l e v e l Gu e s t Su i t e s. A meditative c o n t i n u u m l i n k s t h e t w o s pa c e s w i t h c o l o r a n d a c a l m e n e r gy t h at w r a p s g u e s t s in a v e ry w a r m w e l c o m e. Th e Gu e s t Su i t e e n j o y s i t s o w n lu x u r i o u s bat h as we l l as a ba l c o n y th at lo o k s a c r o s s th e ga r d e n s to th e se a be y o n d.

21 Master Retreat h e d r a m at i c s w e e p o f t h e villa s e n t ry s ta i rc a s e c u l m i n at e s at t h e t h r e s h o l d o f t h e s u m p t u o u s Ma s t e r Re t r e at. TWit h i t s o w n e n t ry v e s t i b u l e, t h i s lu x u r i o u s e s c a p e is a w o r l d u n t o i t s e l f. A b a r r e l va u lt e d ceiling w i t h a h a n d pa i n t e d m u r a l s e t s t h e s ta g e f o r a s u i t e t h at is i n f u s e d w i t h a n a m b i a n c e o f r o m a n c e a n d r e l a x at i o n. Th r e e s e t s o f o r n at e ly c a rv e d c o l u m n s l i n e t h e s u i t e. Tw o o f t h e c o l u m n s a r e Spa n i s h antiquities, a n d t h e o t h e r s h av e b e e n n e w l y c a rv e d t o m at c h. Be a u t i f u l ly g l a z e d walls r e f l e c t t h e g l o w f r o m t h e Be d r o o m s m a r b l e fireplace. In a d d i t i o n t o t h e fireside s i t t i n g a r e a, t h e r e is a n o t h e r l a r g e Si t t i n g Ar e a t h at ta k e s in v i e w s o f t h e o c e a n a n d seaside g a r d e n s. Th e s e inspirational v i e w s i n t e n s i f y j u s t b e y o n d t h e Fr e n c h d o o r s t h at o p e n t o a r o m a n t i c p r i va t e Bal c o n y. In th e ev e n i n g s, t h e Ba l c o n y be c o m e s a pe r f e c t place to sit be n e at h th e sta r s an d dr i n k in th e fr ag r a n c e o f Te r r a Bella s ga r d e n s. Bac k inside t h e s u i t e, t h e Ma s t e r Bat h is e l a b o r at e ly e v o c at i v e o f a n c i e n t Ro m a n Bat h s. Ac c e n t e d by g o l d e n c o l u m n s, t h i s v e ry g e n e r o u s r e t r e at is p e r f e c t ly d e s i g n e d f o r r e l a x at i o n a n d r e j u v e n at i o n. El e g a n t His a n d He r vanities a d o r n o p p o s i t e e n d s o f t h e s pa c e a s a n impressive c a rv e d m a r b l e t u b ta k e s t h e spotlight. Th e m a r b l e t u b is c o m p l i m e n t e d by a n o p p o s i n g m a r b l e fireplace t h at a d d s b o t h w a r m t h a n d a m b i a n c e t o t h i s opulent e s c a p e. All o f t h i s lu x u ry r e s t s at o p a g l o r i o u s m a r b l e a n d g l a s s m o s a i c f l o o r t h at is r a d i a n t ly h e at e d f o r m a x i m u m c o m f o rt. A water closet and handsome shower complete the spectrum of the Bath s amenities.

23 Grounds and Gardens r a d l e d b e t w e e n t h e m a j e s t i c m o u n ta i n s o f Sa n ta Ba r b a r a a n d t h e c ry s ta l b lu e Pacific, Te r r a Bella c e l e b r at e s Ct h e g i f t o f i t s pristine l o c at i o n t o t h e fullest. Th e a l l u r i n g p o w e r s o f i t s g a r d e n s a r e f e lt a s w e l l a s s e e n. For t h o s e f o rt u n at e e n o u g h t o s t r o l l t h e g r o u n d s, t h e r e is o p p o rt u n i t y u p o n o p p o rt u n i t y t o c o n t e m p l at e a n d m e d i tat e in t h i s a m a z i n g s e t t i n g. Wh e t h e r it be a f o u n ta i n, r e f l e c t i n g p o o l o r o n e o f t h e p r i va t e g a r d e n r o o m s t h at a p p e a r a s h i d d e n t r e a s u r e s w o v e n t h r o u g h o u t t h e l a n d s c a p e, e ac h o f t h e s e e l e m e n t s is a n o p e n invitation f o r r e f l e c t i o n Th e r e is a l s o a b u n d a n t o p p o rt u n i t y f o r c e l e b r at i o n. Wi t h i t s s w e e p i n g l a w n s, v e r a n da s, pav i l i o n s, pat i o s, a n d t h e m e g a r d e n s, Te r r a Bella is a f i n e h o s t f o r o c c a s i o n s r a n g i n g f r o m a n e l a b o r at e s o i r e e t o a n a f t e r n o o n t e a pa rt y. Ev e n w h i m s y h a s a s p e c i a l place in t h e g a r d e n s o f Te r r a Bella. A c h e s s s e t ta k e s o n life s i z e p r o p o rt i o n s in th e Qu e e n s Co u rt Ga r d e n an d a miniature ra i lway system en c i r c l e s th e es tat e.

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com Photography: Jim Bartsch, Fritz Pinney, Thomas Ploch - Brochure: Thomas

24 Terra Bella www. MarinaDriveEstate.com Suzanne Perkins Photography: Jim Bartsch, Fritz Pinney, Thomas Ploch - Brochure: Thomas Ploch Productions Text by Jermaine Chastain Copyright All Rights Reserved All Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed

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