Beautiful Days. Cherished Memories.
The Bedford House's story began more than a century ago in 1916, when what is now the guest quarters first served as the carriage house to one of Glen Oaks' storied estates. Reimagined in 2002, the original home was transformed to create a family estate in the heart of Montecito.
Behind two gated entrances and tall, manicured hedges, this traditional residence unfolds as a private world of its own.
The grounds reveal themselves in layers — expansive lawns, fragrant plantings, and sun-drenched outdoor spaces, with ample room for a pool and endless opportunities to gather, celebrate, and unwind.
At its heart, the main residence offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, designed for both grand entertaining and everyday ease. Classic wainscoting and architectural detailing lend a sense of permanence, the kind that feels inherited rather than installed.
Cherry wood floors bring warmth and depth, while brick accents and marble finishes introduce texture and quiet refinement.
The family room is anchored by a cozy fireplace, where French doors open to the wraparound covered porch.
Here, a welcoming hearth and built-in pizza oven overlook the expansive lawn, with a bocce court, dining pavilion, and entertaining spaces creating a natural setting for all of life's celebrations.
A coffered dining room with French doors to the garden extends the home’s tradition of elegant, intentional design.
Upstairs, four bedrooms form a gracious private wing, including two ensuite retreats. A spacious guest bedroom downstairs adds flexibility, creating a layout that feels both intuitive and welcoming for extended family or long-term guests.
A destination all its own, the lower level is designed for entertaining and unwinding.
A brick-lined passageway leads to a game room with a wet bar and wine cellar, while a media lounge centered around its own cozy fireplace invites movie nights and relaxed evenings with friends.
Layered and deeply considered, the property extends well beyond the main house. The 2 bedroom/ 1 bathroom guest quarters, lives like a residence of its own.
A beautifully appointed kitchen with pantry, living and dining room with window seat, generous walk-in closet, and garden-facing doors create a fully independent retreat.
Stylish and self-contained, yet seamlessly connected to the estate’s rhythm.
Whether hosting loved ones or accommodating an extended stay, the space is designed to feel welcoming, private, and complete.
Outdoors, life unfolds in a private garden setting designed for both play and pause.
Unfolding over an acre, gardens, open lawns, and meandering paths give the landscape a sense of space and discovery.
Sunlit vegetable beds, sparkling fountains, and citrus trees perfume the air, creating an atmosphere meant for slow, meaningful moments.
A romantic dining pavilion overlooks the lawn, creating a picturesque setting for alfresco dinners. A tucked-away hot tub offers warmth after long beach days. Every exterior space invites gathering while preserving a sense of retreat.
The Bedford House embraces a kind of livable luxury that feels increasingly rare — multigenerational, versatile, deeply comfortable.
A home where children run barefoot across the grass, guests linger for weeks, and new memories layer naturally atop old ones. A legacy property designed not just to impress, but to hold a life well lived.
7 Bedroom/ 6 Bathroom (5 Full + 1 Half)
Total Square Footage: +/- 6,366 (Source: Measured, Mark Armstrong)
Main Residence: +/- 4,764
Guest Quarters: +/- 1,602
Detached Garage: +/- 408
Multi-generational estate with private guest quarters
Classic wainscoting & custom paneling
Lower-level media lounge with brick accents and stone fireplace
4 interior fireplaces (family room, media room, primary bedroom, guest quarters living room)
Brick-lined cigar lounge and wine cellar
Wraparound covered porch with fireplace & built-in pizza oven
Park-like grounds with large turf lawn
Dining pavilion
Established rose & vegetable gardens
Bocce court & outdoor hot tub
Citrus & avocado trees
Storage shed
Gated access from Live Oaks Road & East Valley Road
Prime location near Montecito’s Upper Village & Knowlwood Tennis Club
1 Acre
Main Residence: 2002
Guest Quarters: 1916 (Remodeled 2002)
007-170-014
Bedford House
On Design Architects Incorporated
(Keith Nolan, Tom Ochsner, Eric Heinsohn, Arthur Anderson)
Tru-Bilt Construction (Bruce De Bevoise)
Montecito Union Elementary School
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Traditional
Composition Shingle
Main Residence: Solid Cherry Wood (.75 inch), Brick, Marble, Tile
Guest Quarters: Hardwood
Wood Siding
Raised
Two Private Gated Entrances
Motor Court & Additional Uncovered Parking
Garage with Workshop (Tesla Charger)
Main Residence: Air Conditioning - Upstairs
Main Residence: Gas Forced Air
Guest Quarters: Gas Forced Air
Montecito Water District
Sewer
Water Softener
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