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MODERN VIEW HOME ABOVE THE PACIFIC
TORO CANYON PANORAMA RESIDENCE
Set within the tranquil folds of Montecito’s Toro Canyon, this Modern View Home achieves a sublime fusion of architecture and terrain. Gently coaxed from the earth rather than imposed upon it, the residence’s russet-hued façades and layered stone planes feel as though chiseled from the hillside’s ancient strata. This seamless interplay of craft and nature infuses every terrace, path, and planted roof with an exquisite grace, embracing the topography rather than merely sitting atop it.
Inside, vast expanses of glass invite nature’s grand panorama inward. Sunlit canyons, ocean horizons, and an ever-shifting California sky form a living tapestry that complements the residence’s elegant simplicity. Each room, quietly accented by refined materials and understated textures, attains an atmosphere of serene significance. Even the simplest object—a chair, a vase—carries the hush of a gallery piece illuminated by the dance of light and shadow.
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This thoughtful design extends to the layout. With approximately 3,500 square feet in the main residence and an additional 1,200 square feet in the ADU, the home’s composition provides both versatility and discretion. Over thirteen acres, complete with a private well, afford a rare level of self-sufficiency and ensure that privacy is paramount—yet not at the expense of convenience. Within fifteen minutes lie the Upper and Lower Villages of Montecito, easily accessible yet never imposing upon the home’s tranquil seclusion. Here, privacy and proximity achieve a harmonious accord, allowing you to maintain a gentle hold on the world beyond while savoring your retreat among the canyons.
Outside, terraces planted with native grasses and succulents compose a subtle bridge between cultivated design and the wilderness beyond, as a shimmering pool terrace hovers weightlessly over the valley. As dusk unfurls its quiet magic and distant waters reflect starlight, the home’s essence is fully revealed: a serene refuge that respects and elevates its environment, offering you not only unparalleled luxury but also the profound privilege of living in timeless harmony with the land. In this sanctuary, every instant—each morning’s first glow, every twilight’s hush—is an invitation to inhabit a world shaped by elegance, subtlety, and the deep satisfactions of a life well lived.
| LOT SIZE | 12.88 acres |
| PROJECT SIZE | 4,700 sf |
| LOCATION | Montecito, CA |
| PRINCIPAL | Clay Aurell, AIA |
| PROJECT MANAGER | Patrick Lun |
| DESIGN TEAM | Josh Blumer, AIA | Alex Parker | Raphael Wendt | Rene Jaramillo |