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8 Beds
10 Baths
9,518 sqft

$29,950,000

779 Ayala Lane, MONTECITO CA, 93108

Price per sqft$3,146.67
Built in1922
Property size9,518 sqft
Property typeResidential
Courtesy of Ron Brand, Compass

Overview

Active

Listed Sep 15, 2026

Updated 5h ago

Ravenscroft, one of George Washington Smith's most fabled estates, is a masterwork of 1920s Spanish Revival architecture. Commissioned by the incomparable Peggy Ravenscroft, this enchanting 1.59-acre Montecito villa blends theatricality and elegance with timeless grandeur. From the 52-foot stage-inspired living room to lush gardens, a guest house, wine cellar, pool, tennis court, and hidden surprises, Ravenscroft is an architectural legacy reimagined for modern life. Painstakingly restored and richly layered in history, this landmark estate is ready to write its next chapter.

$199,258/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $29,950,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
26-3086

Interior Features

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
10
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
1.59 Acres

Other Property Details

Garage
Yes
View
Yes
Pets Allowed
Yes

Listed by Compass, Ron Brand,
Listing Contact: [email protected] 

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