Become Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's neighbors, it will cost you $ 22.5 million!
Famous enclave of the city of Santa Barbara in Southern California, Montecito is a haven of elegance and tranquility away from the crowds and paparazzi. With its secluded hillside properties, Montecito is home to countless celebrities and billionaires.
With the recent arrival of famous new residents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the real estate market has exploded in Montecito. Among the most notable properties for sale, actor Rob Lowe's former residence, known as "Calif," has it all. Just steps from the royal couple's property, the “Calif” mansion is up for sale for $ 22.5 million.
Formerly known as "Owenshire", the 2.2 hectare property is owned by billionaire Perter Sperling, former chairman of Apollo Education Group. Owner of numerous mansions in Montecito, Peter Sperling bought the property from Rob Lowe for $ 25 million in 2005, according to realtors Joyce Rey and Timothy Di Prizito of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury.
The property has been refurbished in an English mansion style, ideal for afternoon tea with your new neighbors Harry and Meghan. The house covers 1579 m2 and has seven bedrooms and several fireplaces. In addition, the house has a basement with a wood / metal workshop, a fire room, a controlled humidity store and a garage that can accommodate up to eight cars. Finally, the land also includes an outbuilding, a swimming pool, a fully equipped gym and a second starred stainless steel chef's kitchen with pizza oven.
According to realtors Joyce Rey and Timothy Di Prizito, “Montecito's real estate market is very attractive but few properties are available. High-end customers are looking for more open and natural spaces away from urban areas to accommodate their whole family, while adopting a greener and more sustainable lifestyle. "
Montecito also has a very active personality in the real estate industry: Ellen DeGeneres. Together with his wife, Portia de Rossi, they own a $ 49 million property just steps from the home of famous Oprah Winfrey. According to Variety, in 2006 the couple bought a $ 15.8 million property in Montecito which they sold a year later for $ 20 million to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. In 2013, the couple spent $ 28.8 million on another property in Montecito and sold it for $ 34 million to Netflix chief executive Ted Sarandos. In 2017, they bought a ranch in Montecito for $ 7.2 million and quickly sold it for $ 11 million to Sean Rad, the co-founder and CEO of Tinder. In late 2017, the couple shelled out $ 18.6 million for a beachfront property that was sold two years later to cosmetics mogul Jamie Kern Lima for $ 23 million. They then bought a Balinese-style mansion for $ 29 million and sold it for $ 33.3 million to a mysterious billionaire. Finally in August 2020, they paid $ 27 million for a Tuscan-style mansion and immediately resold it for $ 29 million.
Other celebrities own residences in Montecito. Actor Rob Lowe owns many assets there, including a mansion called "Oakview" which he sold for $ 45.5 million. Katy Perry is the proud owner of a $ 14.2 million hillside mansion. Singer Ariana Grande also owns a home in Montecito, which she bought from Ellen DeGeneres for $ 6.7 million. Finally, presenter Oprah Winfrey is also a longtime resident of Montecito. She owns the huge property, dubbed "The Promised Land", estimated at $ 100 million. Oprah Winfrey also bought a ranch and riding stable for $ 28.8 million.
