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 hand-crafted by skilled artisans.
Prancing Horse Estate lies just a few minutes from Santa Barbara’s beaches. The 12.5-acre estate offers resort-style living. (Courtesy of Simon Berlyn for Sotheby’s International Realty)
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 luxurious bedrooms also have 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 a glorious 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 welcoming stone fireplace, a prancing horse statue that inspired the property’s name, a serene koi pond, and a delightful fountain….