Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle

Understated and casually elegant, the Golden Quadrangle represents the epitome of luxury living in Santa Barbara’s celebrity-centric Montecito. This neighborhood features some of the most expensive properties in Montecito and offers a relaxed vibe that’s very much of its appeal.

The Golden Quadrangle in Montecito rests above the fog line, and the Golden within its name refers to the sunlight in this locality. The Golden Quadrangle is conveniently located near the Upper Village shops and restaurants, the world-renowned San Ysidro Ranch, and includes the Montecito Union School, one of California’s top-ranked elementary schools.

The Golden Quadrangle is bounded by East Valley Road on the south, East Mountain Drive on the North, Hot Springs Road on the west, and Buena Vista Drive on the East.

The Golden Quadrangle has 419 single-family detached homes and large estates and is famous for its 1920s to 1930s Andalusian-style Spanish residences. Other popular styles are board and batten, Tuscan, old-world European, French Normandy, traditional and modern with an age range of the 1920s to new builds.

How Many Golden Quadrangles does Montecito Have?

We have no idea who determined the official or unofficial boundaries for either Quadrangle? Over the years we’ve seen how the boundaries seem to move around depending on who you’re talking to. If anyone has a clear answer please feel free to leave a comment or email me at HomesOfSantaBarbara@gmail.com The following image suggests the Lower Golden Quadrangle is located (approximately) on the north by School House Road, to the west by Hot Springs Road, to East Eucalyptus lane, and south all the way to the coast.

HEDGEROW

One of the most prominent communities within the coastal town of Montecito is the Hedgerow neighborhood.  Its boundaries are loosely defined as the areas alongside San Ysidro Road above the 101 Freeway up to East Valley Road and somewhere between Hot Springs Road on the West, and Sheffield Drive on the East. The area gets its name from the large estate homes that are surrounded by large hedges which offer privacy and security.

Perfectly located between the Lower and Upper Villages in Montecito the Hedgerow neighborhood is conveniently situated near Coast Village Road and all its restaurants, stores, and shops. Nearby you’ll find Butterfly Beach, the Four Season’s Biltmore Hotel, the Coral Casino, the new and fabulous Rosewood Miramar Beach.

Montecito has excellent schools which include the Montecito Union Elementary Schools, Crane School, and Laguna Blanca.  Many of the estates within Hedgerow were built in the early 1900’s many of which have enjoyed significant expansions and updates.

Hedgerow is very popular due to the oversized lots, stunning historic estate homes, privacy while being only minutes from the beach.  For more information about this wonderful community please contact us at 805.845.2888.