For sale Home/Estate

Listed Sep 15, 2026

$29,950,000 Est. $198,092/mo

779 Ayala Lane

  • 8

    Beds

  • 10

    Baths

  • 7,525

    Sq ft

The story

  • Pool

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.

Facts & features

Home type

Home/Estate

Year built

1922

Lot size

2 acres

Price per sq ft

$3,980

Included features

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Fireplace

    Yes

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Radiant Floor

  • Appliances

    Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Rev Osmosis

  • Flooring

    Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile

  • Roof

    Tile

  • Lot Information

    Level, Cul-De-Sac

  • Exterior

    Tennis Court(s), SPA-Outside, Sauna, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Drought Tolerant LND

  • Water Source

    Mont Wtr

  • Sewer

    Sewer Hookup

  • View

    Mountain

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$198,092 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $159,406
  • Property tax $29,950
  • Insurance $8,735

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

Compass

Broker Name

Compass

Agent

Ron Brand