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Sprawling Beachfront Estate In Santa Barbara County Hits The Market For $65 Million

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Few streets in Santa Barbara County are as coveted as Padara Lane in Carpinteria, where large-lot beachfront estates command a premium.

The coast of Southern California is famous for many reasons—sandy beaches, a Mediterranean climate, and dramatic cliffs that meet the blue sprawl of the Pacific.

What the area is not known for is ample real estate acreage.

The beachfront property at 3165 Padaro Lane sits on a roomy two-plus-acres, which is hard to find in the Southern California community. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

With roughly 68% of residents in the country’s most populous state living in coastal communities, competition for California beachfront homes is fierce, and the resulting properties are often attached to compromises like a smaller size, limited outdoor spaces and lack of privacy.

The coastal homesite sits directly west of Loon Point and takes in commanding views of the area. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

Every so often, however, a beachfront listing appears on the market with no such compromises. Exceptional properties, like this Carpinteria estate at 3165 Padaro Lane, can even come with space that surpasses the most premier landlocked residences in the area.

Built in the 1990s, the 10,000-square-foot home has been extensively updated and enhanced. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

Covering two acres on the tucked away, gently sloped bluffs directly west of Loon Point, the coastal homesite sits on one of the most coveted streets in the area, Padara Lane, says listing agent Robert Riskin of Riskin Partners Estates Group of Santa Barbara County-based Village Properties.

A two-story foyer sets the stage for the East Coast-inspired traditional home. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

“Padaro Lane is the premiere beach address in Santa Barbara County. There are many well-known individuals and significant estates along this fabled stretch of beach,” Riskin shares. “However, there are only a select few properties that offer two-plus acre parcels, with the privacy being on the bluff affords and yet still having direct beach access.”

The kitchen is a chef’s dream dressed in white. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

Where other beach homes sacrifice privacy for proximity to the beach, the perched bluff position of the estate’s expansive grounds allows for a secure and intimate existence while also housing scenic beauty and serene spaces.

Large picture windows bring ocean views into the breakfast room. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

“It’s a private and peaceful setting,” says the owner of 10 years, who asked to remain anonymous. “The property is alive with the sound of the waves, birds singing, butterflies fluttering about and hummingbirds darting through the gardens.”

Upper balconies and patios extend the living space outward while take panoramic ocean views. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

Though quintessentially Californian in location, the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home features a stately design that draws from the manors of the East Coast.

There are six bedrooms and eight bathrooms including an expansive primary suite with a sitting room and fireplace. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

Manicured hedges provide a line of edging for a brick port-cochere. White singled-siding, dark traditional shutters and gabled roofs front the roughly 10,000-square-foot main house.

Artistic fixtures draw the eyes upward in the wine cellar. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

Interiors also aim for a timeless look with coffered ceilings, french doors and richly stained hardwood floors. Fireplaces can be found throughout, in sitting rooms, bedrooms, and a classical office covered in glossy wood.

The executive office displays the same level of detail, including coffered ceilings and a fireplace with a green-hued stone surround. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

An extensive remodel to the property roughly a decade ago included an extensive kitchen and bathroom renovations and the addition of a wine cellar and Creston and Lutron systems.

An upper rec/game room is awash in custom millwork and cabinetry. (VILLAG PROPERTIES)

Improvements also made their way to the grounds, according to the owner. Renowned landscape architect Sydney Baumgartner was commissioned to completely re-design the property’s gardens. The project included the installation of a magnolia-lined bluestone cobble driveway, picturesque bluestone pathways, patios, fountains and reflection pools.

The grounds feature a bluestone cobble driveway, picturesque bluestone pathways, patios, fountains and reflection pools. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

A private stone path canopied by lush trees leads directly to the beach.

The grounds feature several structures. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

With a price tag of $65 million, 3165 Padaro Lane is one of the most expensive listings in the Santa Barbara area.

There’s even a private gym. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

“Buyers at this price point see this type of purchase as an important piece of an investment portfolio while also purchasing an asset that allows them to elevate their quality of life,” Riskin says. “The combination of attributes—the scale of the grounds, the direct beach access, the privacy—coalesces to create a very rare opportunity.”

Landscape architect Sydney Baumgartner re-designed the formal grounds. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

A private stone path leads from the property to the beach. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

A small lookout tower takes in the scenery. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

The property at 3165 Padaro Lane in Carpinteria, California, is listed with Riskin Partners Estates Group of Santa Barbara County-based Village Properties. (VILLAGE PROPERTIES)

Village Properties is an exclusive member of Forbes Global Properties, a consumer marketplace and membership network of elite brokerages selling the world’s most luxurious homes.

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