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779 Ayala Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
$29,950,000
1.59 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $170,319/moRavenscroft, one of George Washington Smith's most fabled estates, is a masterwork of 1920s Spanish Revival architecture. Commissioned by the incomparable Peggy Ravenscroft, this enchanting 1.59-acre Montecito villa blends theatricality and elegance with timeless grandeur. From the 52-foot stage-inspired living room to lush gardens, a guest house, wine cellar, pool, tennis court, and hidden surprises, Ravenscroft is an architectural legacy reimagined for modern life. Painstakingly restored and richly layered in history, this landmark estate is ready to write its next chapter.
9,518
Sq feet
8
Beds
9
Full baths
1
1/2 bath
1922
Built
Location
- Street address
- 779 Ayala Ln
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Zip code
- 93108
- Community
- Montecito
- Elevation
- 534 feet
Directions
From Sycamore Canyon Rd, turn right on Ashley Road. Continue to Ayala Lane.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.59 acres69,260 sq ft
- Zoning
- R-1
- MLS #
- SBMLS 26-3075
- Posted
Parcels
- 013-220-011
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Cul-De-Sac, Level
Exterior
- Hot Tub
- Yes
- Features
- Drought Tolerant Land, Fruit Trees, Lawn, SPA-Outside, Sauna, Tennis Court(s)
Structure
- Style
- Mediterranean, Spanish
- Stories
- 2
- Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 10, Bedroom x 8
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Marble, Stone
- Appliances
- Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Rev Osmosis
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Cold Spring | Elementary |
| S.B. Jr. | Middle |
| S.B. Sr. | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 14, 2026 | New listing | $29,950,000 | — | SBMLS |
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