Eric Schmidt Makes Montecito?s Historic Solana Estate His New Home
Having cycled through more agents than one can count, the Solana estate finally meets its match.
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Host to the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions from 1958 to 1978, Montecito?s historic Solana estate graces and then exits the market, just as quickly as it appeared. Purchased with an extranomical price tag of $30.8M ? who else could afford such palatial beauty amidst a pandemic, other than, Eric Schmidt, the former chief executive of Google, and his wife Wendy Schmidt.
Eric Schmidt Makes Montecito?s Historic Solana Estate His New Home
Having periodically listed and retreated from the market since 2012, the Solana estate has cycled through more agents than one can count, and is referred to as one of Montecito?s most original ?hilltop Barons?, spanning across over 11 acres of private land. Initially listed for an estimated $57.5M, the residence which overlooks Santa Barbara, was built around 1915 for Frederick Forrest Peabody, the chairman of the manufacturer of the Arrow shirt.
Boasting 360 degree views of the Pacific ocean, the glow of Santa Barbara city lights and the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Solana estate accommodates five bedrooms, nine full and six half-bathrooms, alongside a private hair salon, and custom-designed Pilates room. Equipped with sub-zero appliances and decorated with Carrera marble countertops, the estate?s vast kitchen is lined with antique ti...
The post Eric Schmidt Makes Montecito?s Historic Solana Estate His New Home appeared first on LUXUO.
Host to the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions from 1958 to 1978, Montecito?s historic Solana estate graces and then exits the market, just as quickly as it appeared. Purchased with an extranomical price tag of $30.8M ? who else could afford such palatial beauty amidst a pandemic, other than, Eric Schmidt, the former chief executive of Google, and his wife Wendy Schmidt.
Eric Schmidt Makes Montecito?s Historic Solana Estate His New Home
Having periodically listed and retreated from the market since 2012, the Solana estate has cycled through more agents than one can count, and is referred to as one of Montecito?s most original ?hilltop Barons?, spanning across over 11 acres of private land. Initially listed for an estimated $57.5M, the residence which overlooks Santa Barbara, was built around 1915 for Frederick Forrest Peabody, the chairman of the manufacturer of the Arrow shirt.
Boasting 360 degree views of the Pacific ocean, the glow of Santa Barbara city lights and the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Solana estate accommodates five bedrooms, nine full and six half-bathrooms, alongside a private hair salon, and custom-designed Pilates room. Equipped with sub-zero appliances and decorated with Carrera marble countertops, the estate?s vast kitchen is lined with antique ti...
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