About This Home

This 8-bedroom, 10-bathroom single family at 779 Ayala Lane in Montecito, CA is listed for $29,950,000 ($2,820 per sqft). Built in 1922, the home offers 10,619 sqft of living space on a 1.59 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1922
  • 1.59 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
9 full, 1 half
1922

Amenities

FireplaceSpaHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Ravenscroft, 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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$160,179/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$21,660
Interest$129,783
Insurance$8,735

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

779 Ayala Lane

Montecito, CA 93108

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Tennis Court(s)SPA-OutsideSaunaLawnFruit TreesDrought Tolerant LND

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodMarbleStoneTile

Construction

Stucco

Heating

Forced AirRadiantRadiant Floor

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RefrigeratorBuilt-In Gas RangeDishwasherDouble OvenRev Osmosis

Questions & Answers

This 8-bedroom, 10-bathroom single family at 779 Ayala Lane is listed at $29,950,000 ($2,820/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $160,178 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1922, 1.59 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), SPA-Outside, Sauna.

This property is listed by Riskin Partners Estate Group.

RG

Riskin Partners Estate Group

Agent at Village Properties, Inc.

Listed by Village Properties, Inc. · Broker phone: (805) 565-8868 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 26-3075· Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service· 43 days on PropertySimple

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779 Ayala Lane, Montecito, CA 93108

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