Dramatic clean lines, as formal or casual as you wish, this chic, modern 6168 square foot estate is set in a prime location with exceptional privacy on 1.3 amazing level acres in the very heart of Montecito, a very short distance to Montecito Union Elementary School, Manning Park, Montecito Y, Upper Village and beyond to Miramar Beach and The Rosewood. Southern exposure, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and doors blend interiors with a magnificent lush outdoor environment; interior spaces invite art, sculpture, artifacts. An excellent floorplan, thoughtfully expanded by the current owner, features a contemporary great room as it's hub, with two separate, flexible wings for family, guests, offices, and home entertainment. The serene courtyard entry with Zen fountain leads to a formal living/dining room, warming fireplace and French doors to gardens. The primary bedroom on the second level features a dedicated balcony overlooking the south garden, luxurious adjacent bath, and expansive walk-in closet. There are six bedrooms, five baths in the main residence, media room, plus two additional large bonus rooms: one suitable as an office suite with deck and garden views, the other currently a playroom that could inspire a dance, art or exercise studio. A spacious deck off the great room leads to a sparkling pool, spa, plus a 715 square foot pool house enclosed with multi-fold glass doors, sixth full bath and sauna. Magical gardens are graced by oaks, olives, seasonal rock-lined stream with stone bridge, bamboo meditation forest, fruit orchard, and rose garden...your personal Eden. For the young and young-at-heart, a wonderland: climbing structure, sports court, tree swings, and putting green; there is even an outdoor shower for beach sand and a wash station for Fido! An 831 square foot two-car garage plus third bay "sports" garage and exceptional outdoor space in the gated motor court provide excellent parking. Truly a safe haven...with all the fun of Montecito just outside the gates!