A California Classic

The property known as Prancing Horse Estate is a grand 11,000-square-foot Tuscan-style mansion set amid lush vineyards, citrus groves, manicured lawns, and koi ponds. Designed by Don Nulty, the estate’s Carpinteria, California, location provides a mix of Italy and Mexico, tucked between Santa Barbara’s Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The main house has seven bedrooms, eight full baths, two half-baths, plus numerous architecturally intriguing social rooms. The home was created using only the finest materials, such as imported vintage Italian tiles and custom iron and millwork, all handcrafted by skilled artisans.

The residence’s interior is generously accented with custom marble, expansive polished surfaces, hand-crafted millwork, and unique vaulted and coffered ceilings above. The master suite has an open-air rooftop gym, a library, an airy sitting area, huge closets, and multiple spa features in the bathroom.

Each of the home’s bedrooms also has luxurious appointments to ensure complete comfort for even the most discerning family members or guests. The restaurant-quality chef’s kitchen is well-equipped to keep large groups well fed and features design touches in keeping with the balance of the residence, including a magnificent tiled ceiling. The adjacent formal dining room is equally well-suited for intimate family meals or extravagant formal dinner parties.

The expansive living rooms open onto an infinity-edge pool, a custom LA Lakers-themed basketball court, and a path leading to the property’s equestrian facilities and sprawling vineyards. The home’s central court is adorned with a stone fireplace, a prancing horse statue that inspired the property’s name, a serene koi pond, and a fountain.

This property is essentially an exceptionally well-appointed private resort. Other notable features include a large motor court with a cavernous garage and a detached guest house with an office/media room and private suite.

(Above) Prancing Horse Estate lies just a few minutes from Santa Barbara’s beaches. The 12.5-acre estate offers resort-style living. (Top Right) The living area features vaulted and coffered ceilings, custom steel frame windowed doors, and handcrafted stone, hardwood, and vintage tile. (Right) The appointments and furnishings of the master suite’s bath area are 5-star resort quality.

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SANTA BARBARA ESTATE CARPINTERIA, CALIF. $19,985,000 • 7 BEDROOMS • 8 FULL BATHS, 2 HALF-BATHS • 11,000 SQUARE FEET • 12.5 ACRES KEY FEATURES • DON NULTY DESIGN • VINEYARD • RESORT-GRADE AMENITIES AGENT SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY NEYSHIA GO, BEVERLY HILLS BROKERAGE +1-310-882-8357