The Graholm Estate is one of the original magnificent Santa Barbara hilltop estates from the last century, taking full advantage of the majestic views of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara Harbor, and Montecito Valley from its approx. 7.43-acre hilltop perch. The home was designed by architect Roland Sauter for David Gray, whose family was one of the original shareholders in Ford Motor Company. Construction of the approx. 18,150 sq. ft. grand Spanish Colonial Revival estate began in 1918. The restored and remodeled home now enjoys extraordinary modern amenities. The new features of the grand estate w/ 8 bdrms, 9-full baths, and 3-powder rooms, include a gourmet center island kitchen w/ 28-ft. vaulted, beamed ceilings, classic Spanish-style patterns and finishes, rich textures, massive wood-beamed ceilings, massive, arched French doors and windows, Batchelder Spanish-tile floor throughout the public rooms, custom wrought-iron balustrades, 7-fireplaces, two 4,000-bottle wine cellars, a pub room, estate office, craft room, media/game room, arcade room, staff bedroom, and several balconies and terraces all opening to the dramatic ocean views and stunning landscaped grounds accented w/ fountains and towering Eucalyptus and Redwood trees. The mid-century 2,800 sq.ft. 3-bedroom, 3-bath guesthouse feature a large den w/ fireplace, full kitchen, another upstairs den, a game room, laundry, its own pool area, and decks w/ incredible ocean, island and Santa Barbara Harbor views. This is an entertainers dream! The quarter mile drive from the massive arched entry gate leads up to the main house. The drive continues around the entire perimeter of the property past expansive gardens and allows parking for 100 people. Spectacular ocean-view gardens and terraced grounds offer a distinct collection of unique gathering places for large social functions, or intimate family events. There are several balconies and terraces that open to dramatic ocean views and stunning landscaped grounds.
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