4 European-Inspired California Luxury Estates for Sale
We’ve rounded up a few of the hottest estates in California, each of which features stunning European-inspired details and state-of-the-art amenities.
Celebrity Style We Love: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi’s new Montecito house is gorgeously decorated and perfect for the real estate power couple, featuring designs by John Saladino. With a mixture of vintage pieces and modern accents, the space is homey yet modern with a sense of antiquity. The only departure from this trend within the home is […]
John Maienza Creates LEED Certified CA Home
Haute Design Network member John Maienza is renowned for his aesthetic and unique approach, and his work in Montecito was recently featured in 805 Living for building and designing one of the area’s first LEED certified homes. Important features include solar panels, living green roofs, energy star appliances, low water grasses, local limestone and a naturally heated […]
Ellen DeGeneres Buys $26M John Saladino Villa
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi may have just purchased a stunning Italian-inspired villa in beautiful Montecito, CA. With recent renovations by John Saladino, how could they possibly go wrong? The home, originally built in the 20s, has been developed into a luxury estate with custom features like 18th-century Italian tiles. Publications like Elle Décor have […]
Drew Barrymore Lists Rustic Montecito Estate
Drew Barrymore and Will Kolpelman recently listed their gorgeous Montecito hideaway, asking a total of $7,500,000 from potential buyers. Purchased in 2010 for $5,705,000, the Monterey Colonial features a circular drive, six bedrooms, 7.5 baths, a comfortable entrance hall and a beautiful living room. An in-house wood-paneled library makes the perfect space to lounge and […]
