Casa Solano

The house

A low-slung concrete and cedar villa folded into the foothills, with an 80-foot pool that runs straight toward the Pacific. Every room is oriented to the light, and the plan moves easily between shared spaces and quiet ones.

Materials and detail

Honed stone, oiled oak and unlacquered brass were chosen to age well. Joinery was made by hand, and mechanical systems are concealed throughout.

The setting

Privately sited and minutes from the centre of Montecito, the property comes with mature planting, secure parking and a full-time caretaker’s suite.